Overview

As the week approaches the 2025 college football season, we evaluate the new coaches leading major programs and their revamped rosters. Notably, Bill Belichick takes the helm at North Carolina, boasting a strong offensive line and a transfer-heavy class, while Rich Rodriguez’s West Virginia is also reloading.

Each team’s roster has undergone significant changes, often due to player transfers. For instance, North Carolina’s class includes transfers from various conferences boosting their talent pool. In contrast, at Purdue, Barry Odom faces a considerable challenge with many players leaving for other schools.

Coach Reviews

• North Carolina: B+

  • New Coach: Bill Belichick

• West Virginia: B

  • New Coach: Rich Rodriguez

• Wake Forest: B-

  • New Coach: Jake Dickert

• UCF: C+

  • New Coach: Scott Frost

• Purdue: C

  • New Coach: Barry Odom

• Stanford: C-

  • New Coach: Frank Reich (interim)

With such drastic overhauls across the board, the 2025 season promises to be a fascinating one for college football enthusiasts.