Major Programs Update Rosters Before 2025 Season

Major college football programs, including Tennessee, Auburn, and Texas, have updated their official rosters ahead of the 2025 season, reflecting new jersey numbers, heights, and weights for both returning players, transfers, and incoming freshmen. Auburn has added 15 newcomers from transfers and the 2025 recruiting class, while Texas has incorporated several notable transfers, including wide receiver Emmett Mosley V and kicker Mason Shipley, who are expected to make immediate impacts. Tennessee announced numerous jersey number changes for returning players and assigned numbers to 32 newcomers and seven transfers, many of whom arrived in January. The refreshed rosters for all three programs were released ahead of SEC Media Days and highlight both roster management strategies and offseason physical development. These updates showcase the programs' efforts to integrate new talent and adjust lineups for the upcoming season. The changes reflect broader trends in college football roster management.