College Football Teams Emphasize Youth for 2025

As the 2025 college football season approaches, teams nationwide are integrating new talent and adjusting strategies following spring practices. The Kansas City Chiefs and former quarterback Alex Smith have emphasized how current college prospects are entering the NFL more prepared, often contributing as rookies. At Nebraska, incoming four-star receiver Cortez Mills is earning praise for his versatility and work ethic, providing hope for an improved wide receiver group and a better passing game. Michigan faces a pivotal summer with a quarterback competition led by freshman Bryce Underwood, a new running back duo, and lingering concerns at offensive line and tight end due to recent departures. Across these programs, leveraging youth, transfers, and returning players is seen as key to building playoff-contending rosters for 2025.