College football 2025: What you need to know about the new season Posted Aug 21, 2025 College football stayed very much in the news throughout the offseason, with details emerging almost weekly about changes in the way the sport works, both on and off the field. With the kickoff of the 2025 campaign less than a week away, here’s a quick cheat sheet on all that’s changed (and also what hasn’t): How come players are getting paid now? (Associated Press)