If you’re a fan of successful college football, then you might be in luck. There’s a chance to see some very good college football in 2025 around Chicago.

Notre Dame is a contender. Illinois is expected to contend for a CFP. Northern Illinois is motivated. Northwestern is reloaded.

What should we make of all this?

Here are some last-minute predictions for the college football season.

Notre Dame’s going to go far

But, the question is, how far? That’s hard to discern.

The one question Notre Dame still needs to answer is: Can CJ Carr be the guy? The first-year starter at quarterback was recruited to be the guy, and has an entire season under his belt in South Bend.

There’s no question this roster is set to compete, and compete now.

It’s not just the 18 returning starters who played in

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