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The University of Illinois Fighting Illini are entering their 2025 football season with more anticipation than ever before. The spotlight falls directly on Memorial Stadium on August 29, when Illinois takes on Western Illinois in their opening matchup.

Ole Miss enters the new season with rising anticipation and plenty of moving parts. After quarterback Austin Simmons made waves in recruiting conversations, fans and analysts alike are eager to see if he’ll deliver on the promise. However, this season, his potential won’t only be based on adapting quickly to the Rebels’ fast-paced culture, but also NIL deals shifting college football’s landscape and talent pipelines widening.

It’s hard to believe, but it’s been just over 15 years since I first launched GameSim. It started at scacchoops.com and not long after moved to its own site. What began as a side project has grown into something that people not only enjoy but also find useful, and that’s been a lot of fun to see.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – Powered by a conference-best 11 selections, preseason favorite Clemson headlines the 2025 All-ACC Preseason Football Team, announced Thursday. A total of 10 ACC programs were represented on the 27-player squad, which was voted on by over 180 credentialed media members at last week’s ACC Football Kickoff in Charlotte.

Iowa’s season preview doesn’t need recycled lines about “iron curtain defense.” Instead, it zeroes in on how marginal gains, like a tweak in blitz timing or a backup’s readiness, shape odds.