Cover 3 College Football Bill Connelly Previews 2025 Season, Talks Texas & Clemson | Cover 3 College Football Podcast
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Aug 22, 2025 In this engaging discussion, college football analyst Bill Connelly shares his insights as he looks ahead to the 2025 season. He discusses the performances and strategies of key teams like Texas and Clemson, while dissecting SP+ ratings controversies and coaching impacts. Connelly highlights how the transfer portal and evolving defenses are reshaping the game. He also touches on the unpredictability of quarterback performances and fan engagement trends, all of which set the stage for an exhilarating upcoming season.
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Empty Summer House Story
- Bud Elliott recalled family beach trips where their house sat empty for two weeks each summer.
- He used the story to suggest homeowners could rent unused homes on Airbnb while away.
SP+ Shifted Toward More Uncertainty
- Bill Connelly narrowed preseason SP+ projections after comparing them to early Vegas spreads to better capture uncertainty.
- He found top teams needed to be tamped down because early spreads showed his ranges were too wide.
Clustered Top Creates Real Unknowns
- SP+ shows the top 12 teams separated by about a touchdown, creating genuine national uncertainty.
- That compression means many teams could surge or collapse depending on quarterback development and small factors.
