Diving Into the Research
So yesterday I was scrolling through sports feeds wondering how next season’s college football teams might stack up. Got this itch to compare projected All American squads for 2025 before anyone else. Grabbed my laptop around coffee time and started pulling data from everywhere.
Building the Spreadsheet Mess
First I listed top programs based on last season’s finishes. Rolled up sleeves hunting:
- Checked returning player stats from NCAA site
- Dug through 20+ scouting reports about freshmen
- Watched highlight reels until my eyes blurred
- Pestered my buddy who coaches high school ball for insider takes
My spreadsheet looked like alphabet soup with columns for QB stats, defense grades, recruiting points. Had to redo it three times when I mixed up SEC and Big Ten projections.
The Shocking Discoveries
After cross-checking everything, I almost spilled my beer seeing some patterns. Ohio State kept popping up with crazy offensive weapons but their defensive gaps? Woof. Then Clemson’s new quarterback recruit looks like he could throw a football through brick walls. But the real shocker was Notre Dame – nobody talks about them but their lineup? Absolute murderers row.
Final Showdown Numbers
Ranked every position group 1-10 like fantasy draft. Defense ratings crushed some teams – turns out flashy quarterbacks mean zilch if your secondary moves like turtles. When the tally finished:
- Surprise winner averaged 8.7/10 across positions
- Only .3 points separated 2nd and 3rd place
- Last year’s champ fell completely off the radar
The leader wasn’t who I expected at all – I was shaking my head for half an hour checking the math.
Why I’ll Double-Check Next Time
Took screenshots before closing the laptop thinking job’s done. Woke up realizing I forgot special teams rankings entirely! Had to scramble re-calculating kicker stats at 5am. Lesson learned: never trust midnight number crunching. Still proud though – nailed 12 outta 15 position predictions.