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

Articles

How Worried Should Florida Be About DJ Lagway's Injured Shoulder?

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

Florida quarterback DJ Lagway is reportedly dealing with injuries that cast doubt on his status and thus the Gators' chances of making their first College Football Playoff appearance in 2025. Lagway is dealing with a shoulder injury and a lower-body injury that have kept him from throwing throughout spring practice, according to a report from USA TODAY's Matt Hayes. The report cited two anonymous sources that indicated surgery would likely be necessary to address the shoulder injury.
Athlon U: Now Hear This!

2 weeks ago | athlonsports.com | Steven Lassan
Building a Dream Big 12 Football Road Trip for 2025

2 weeks ago | thenewstribune.com | Steven Lassan

Spring practice and the ongoing battle over the House settlement in the courtroom grabbed most of the headlines in the world of college football this week. However, even with over 100 days until kickoff, the intrigue and early previews for the 2025 season never stops. The Big 12's '24 title chase featured four teams at 7-2 in league play, with three finishing a step behind at 6-3. With another close conference title race expected in '25, the Big 12 should have another entertaining battle on tap.
Building a Dream Big 12 Football Road Trip for 2025

2 weeks ago | miamiherald.com | Steven Lassan

Spring practice and the ongoing battle over the House settlement in the courtroom grabbed most of the headlines in the world of college football this week. However, even with over 100 days until kickoff, the intrigue and early previews for the 2025 season never stops. The Big 12's '24 title chase featured four teams at 7-2 in league play, with three finishing a step behind at 6-3. With another close conference title race expected in '25, the Big 12 should have another entertaining battle on tap.
Predicting the Best Game Every Week in the 2025 Season

2 weeks ago | athlonsports.com | Steven Lassan

By Steven Lassan The Big 12's 2025 college football schedule is loaded with big-time and must-see matchups. And with the conference expecting another tight battle at the top of the standings again this season, every game is going to have a heavy importance on the race to get to Arlington to play for the league crown in December. Defending Big 12 champion Arizona State faces Baylor, Iowa State, and Utah on the road, with Texas Tech and TCU visiting Tempe.
College Football's Spring Power Rankings: Top 10 Running Backs for 2025

3 weeks ago | athlonsports.com | Steven Lassan

With spring practice is in full swing across the nation for nearly all 136 college football teams, it's never too early to start thinking about the 2025 season and some of the top running backs returning on campus. The nation's top five rushers from '24 - Boise State's Ashton Jeanty, North Carolina's Omarion Hampton, Texas Tech's Tahj Brooks, Arizona State's Cam Skattebo, and UCF's RJ Harvey - have all moved on to the NFL. However, the talent isn't lacking with returning options in '25.
Building a Dream Big Ten Football Road Trip for 2025 and Analyzing Stanford's Hire of Frank Reich

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Steven Lassan

Although it's technically the offseason in college football, the news cycle certainly wasn't slow over the past week. Stanford hired former NFL head coach Frank Reich to serve as the program's interim coach in '25, and Colorado handed out a massive extension to coach Deion Sanders. Additionally, the NCAA denied Syracuse and Colorado the opportunity to stage a spring scrimmage.
Big Ten Football: Predicting the Best Game Every Week in the 2025 Season

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Steven Lassan

The Big Ten's 2025 college football schedule is loaded with big-time and must-see matchups. The annual showdown between Michigan and Ohio State is easily the No. 1 game once again, but the slate is littered with other must-see matchups, including Oregon-Penn State, Indiana-Penn State, Ohio State-Illinois, and Indiana-Oregon. All of those contests loom large as the Big Ten aims to match last year's total of four teams in the College Football Playoff.
Predicting the Best Game Every Week in the 2025 Season

3 weeks ago | athlonsports.com | Steven Lassan

Predicting the Best Game in Every Week of the 2025 Big Ten Schedule Week 1: Texas at Ohio State A potential No. 1 versus No. 2 showdown is the perfect way to start the 2025 college football season. Other Top Games in Week 1 Buffalo at MinnesotaOhio at RutgersNebraska vs.
College Football's Top Quarterbacks on the Rise for 2025

4 weeks ago | sunherald.com | Steven Lassan

The countdown to the 2025 college football season is already underway, as spring practices and position battles for spots on the depth chart for all 136 teams across the nation are already in progress or will be soon throughout offseason workouts. As always, one of the biggest storylines of any offseason rests with the quarterback position. Whether it's a new starter, a battle, or a rising star, the bulk of attention in spring ball is always devoted to how the play looks under center.