As the summer begins to heat up for the 2025 college football season, fresh win totals and odds are beginning to emerge from FanDuel Sportsbook. As training camps commence, discussions of various teams are rapidly evolving, particularly for those anticipated to amaze this coming season.

For example, last year, Notre Dame and Miami showcased impressive performances right out of the gate, elevating them in the national rankings. This year, we’ve highlighted five teams—one from each of the Power Four leagues along with one Group of Five squad—that are poised to exceed preseason win forecasts.

Florida Gators (7.5 wins)

Key factor: Surviving a challenging first half that features three preseason top-10 opponents.

With the hype surrounding QB DJ Lagway, expectations are rising for Florida as they prepare to contend in the SEC. Lagway, who played a crucial role in last year’s victories over LSU, Ole Miss, and Tulane, leads a team that also features returning offensive linemen.

Iowa Hawkeyes (7.5 wins)

Key factor: Aiming to break a decade-long trend of offensive struggles.

The recent acquisition of QB Mark Gronowski is expected to enhance Iowa’s offensive capabilities after years of underwhelming performances.

TCU Horned Frogs (6.5 wins)

Key factor: Starting strong in September to climb the national rankings.

With a front-loaded schedule, TCU must leverage early-season games to establish momentum.

Syracuse Orange (5.5 wins)

Key factor: Offseason transfers expected to impact the ACC significantly.

The addition of key players promises to enhance Syracuse’s competitiveness this year.

Navy Midshipmen (8.5 wins)

Key factor: The health of QB Blake Horvath throughout the season will be paramount.

Navy’s strong roster, coupled with returning offensive talent, positions them well for success this fall.