The Arizona State football program is well aware of its history with lofty expectations. Can it beat history in 2025 Big 12 college football season?

Oregon coach Dan Lanning and the Ducks are ranked No. 7 in the preseason top-25 and are expected to be in CFP contention after winning the Big Ten title in 2024.

As fans celebrated the return of college football, some also celebrated the chance to once again gamble on college football—at least until the last few plays of the game.

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