Steven Lassan

United States

College Football Editor at Athlon Sports

College Football Writer, Editor & Podcast Co-Host. Inquiries and ways to contact, read, watch and listen to my work on YT, IG, FB & more: https://t.co/tYCFbQ4NEl

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Mountain West College Football Betting Preview: Boise State Enters 2025 as the Favorite

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Steven Lassan

Mountain West College Football Betting Preview: Boise State Enters 2025 as the Favorite originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Mountain West was home to two of the top Group of 5 teams last season, as UNLV finished 11-3 and Boise State won 12 games, the conference title, and earned a spot in the College Football Playoff. The Broncos are a heavy favorite to win the conference again in 2025, but the Rebels, San Jose State, Air Force, Fresno State, and Colorado State form a strong second tier.
Boise State Enters 2025 as the Favorite

1 week ago | fresnobee.com | Steven Lassan

New MexicoWin Total: 3.5 at FanDuel; 3.5 at DraftKingsConference Title Odds: +23000 at FanDuel; +15000 at DraftKingsNational Championship Odds: +100000 at FanDuel; +1000000 at DraftKings Steven Lassan: Under 3.5 (+135 at DK) New coach Jason Eck is New Mexico's third coach in three years after Bronco Mendenhall departed after a successful season in Albuquerque last fall.
Boise State Enters 2025 as the Favorite

1 week ago | athlonsports.com | Steven Lassan |Kyle Wood

Win Total: 9.5 at FanDuel; 9.5 at DraftKingsConference Title Odds: -135 at FanDuel; -130 at DraftKingsNational Championship Odds: +5000 at FanDuel; +20000 at DraftKingsSteven Lassan: Over 9.5 (-180 at DK) The Broncos will miss running back Ashton Jeanty, but this team should still be a heavy favorite behind quarterback Maddux Madsen and a solid defense to win the Mountain West.
Big Ten Football 2025 Predictions

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Steven Lassan

Big Ten Football 2025 Predictions originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Big Ten has won back-to-back national championships with Michigan in 2023 and Ohio State in '24. Another title to this conference wouldn't be a surprise in '25, especially with Penn State loaded with its best team potentially under coach James Franklin, and the Buckeyes not lacking for talent despite a significant turnover in personnel.
Big Ten Football 2025 Predictions

1 week ago | ledger-enquirer.com | Steven Lassan

14. Michigan StateAs coach Jonathan Smith showed during his stint at Oregon State, the former quarterback isn't into quick rebuilds. The Beavers went 9-22 in his first three years but posted 25 victories in the following three seasons. The Spartans should improve in Smith's second year after a 5-7 debut. However, a big step forward in the standings is likely another offseason (or two) away.
Big Ten Football 2025 Predictions

1 week ago | athlonsports.com | Steven Lassan

1. Penn State Could Penn State be the third consecutive Big Ten team to win the national championship? It's certainly not now or never for coach James Franklin's squad, but after keeping key players away from the NFL Draft and addressing a few of the team's weaknesses through the transfer portal, all of the pieces are in place for the Nittany Lions to win the Big Ten and play for the title in January.
Athlon U: Now Hear This!

1 week ago | athlonsports.com | Steven Lassan

Conference realignment and expansion is back in the college football news cycle. The Pac-12 is reportedly closing in on Texas State to be its eighth football member, with the Sun Belt bracing for the fallout and the potential domino effect of departures and potential expansion. That domino effect could hit Conference USA, as Louisiana Tech and Western Kentucky are expected to be the top expansion candidates for the Sun Belt if Texas State does indeed depart for the Pac-12.
Big 12 Football 2025 Predictions

1 week ago | athlonsports.com | Steven Lassan

3. Texas Tech Not only was Texas Tech one of the biggest winners of college football's offseason, coach Joey McGuire's team will be among the most intriguing teams to watch this fall. The Red Raiders spent big-time NIL dollars this offseason to upgrade a roster that the program hopes will translate to winning a Big 12 title and a spot in the College Football Playoff.
Big 12 Football 2025 Predictions

1 week ago | kentucky.com | Steven Lassan

The new 16-team Big 12 didn't disappoint last season and predicting this conference in 2025 is no easy task. Four teams tied for first at 7-2 in league play, while three finished 6-3 and two at 5-4. With 16 teams clustered together in overall talent and program capability, another chaotic 2025 season is likely in order once again.
SEC Football 2025 Predictions

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Steven Lassan

SEC Football 2025 Predictions originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After watching the Big Ten win the last two national championships, the SEC is eager to return to the top of college football in 2025. The SEC doesn't lack for contenders to reach that goal, as Texas, Georgia, LSU, and Alabama are among the top frontrunners to win it all and headline the conference predictions for this year.