Mackenzie Brooks' Predictions for College Football Futures in 2025

Best 8 College Football Futures from Mackenzie Brooks

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CFB Futures from Mackenzie Brooks

Miami U9.5 wins (-150 FanDuel)
Although Miami achieved 10 wins with top pick Cam Ward, skepticism surrounds their ability to replicate this with Carson Beck. The model predicts 8.3 wins this season.
Ole Miss to Make the Playoff (+205, FanDuel)
Ole Miss could leverage a favorable schedule to secure a playoff spot, projected to finish as one of the top three teams in the SEC.
Alabama 10 win exacta
The odds suggest a tough season for Alabama with a projected win range of 9-10 games.
Illinois U7.5 wins (+160 Caesars)
Last year’s 10 wins were anomalous; projections suggest a regression to around 7 wins.
Syracuse U5.5 Wins (-160 DraftKings)
With a challenging schedule ahead and significant losses on offense, Syracuse is projected for 4.5 wins.
ACC Champion Sprinkle: SMU (+1000), Louisville (+1000), and Georgia Tech (+1300)
All three possess strong chances to clinch the title with a significant probability in the model.
Texas to win SEC (+300 BetRivers)
As one of the ‘Big 3’, Texas has a favorable pathway to reach the SEC Championship.
Week 1: Alabama (-12.5) vs FSU (-110, BetMGM)
The Sportsline Model projects Alabama will win this matchup by 16 points.
Oklahoma O6.5 Wins (-170 DraftKings)
With key changes in their roster, projections indicate they will finish with a minimum of 7 wins.