Big 12, Big Ten, Pac-12 Freshmen Expected To Impact 2025 Football Season

The 2025 college football season is shaping up to be a year of transition and opportunity for several programs, particularly with a focus on wide receiver talent. In the Big 12, a wave of top receivers departed for the NFL, opening the door for new playmakers and increasing the emphasis on the passing game as teams seek new leaders among both veterans and transfers (https://sports.yahoo.com/article/predicting-big-12s-top-wide-121534866.html). South Carolina is similarly optimistic about their highly rated incoming freshman receiver class, which coaches say has already elevated competition in practice and could push veteran receivers for playing time (https://247sports.com/college/south-carolina/article/south-carolina-football-what-to-expect-from-the-gamecocks-true-freshman-wide-receivers-brian-rowe-malik-clark-donovan-murph-jayden-sellers-lex-cyrus-250663313/). At Stanford, after significant roster turnover, incoming freshmen such as wide receiver Hall and defensive end Shovlin are expected to play key roles as the team looks to rebuild under interim leadership (https://www.si.com/college/stanford/football/flash-forward-friday-stanford-football-freshman-to-watch-out-for). Meanwhile, Minnesota continues its tradition of early freshman contributors, with potential immediate impact expected from recruits like defensive back Parrish and versatile linebacker Karmo as the Gophers reload after NFL departures (https://www.si.com/college/minnesota/gophers-football/three-true-freshmen-who-could-make-an-impact-for-gophers-football-in-2025).