Here's a look at six players who hope to use the CFP as a springboard for even bigger things during the 2025 season. The challenge for Greathouse in 2024 wasn't necessarily physical or even maintaining his confidence.

Notre Dame commitment Noah Grubbs took a while to get going Friday night, but led his team to an epic comeback victory to start the season.

With the college football season right around the corner, the No. 6-ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish are determined to rebound from their heartbreaking defeat in the national championship this past January.

The college football season kicks off with the 2025 Aer Lingus College Football Classic at Dublin's Aviva Stadium. What to know of the venue:

The power conferences have contracts with non-CFP bowls that expire after the current season, but old ties remain for the former Pac-12 members scattered across four different conferences. Like last year, the Pac-12’s previous bowls will choose from the league’s current (Oregon State and Washington State) and former members.

Under the new SEC rules, every team must schedule at least one nonconference matchup against an ACC, Big Ten, Big 12 opponent, or Notre Dame. The Irish will maintain their high-profile games against Alabama, Texas, and Florida, ensuring marquee matchups every season without giving up their independent status.