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𝑯𝑶𝑼𝑺𝑬 𝑪𝑨𝑳𝑳𝑺, 8/22/25: (“𝑾𝒆𝒆𝒌 𝒁𝒆𝒓𝒐” 𝒊𝒏 𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒐𝒕𝒃𝒂𝒍𝒍)

I’ve been making football predictions for years, but this year, I’m making them on my blog, and “sharing” them onto social media, which may take a slight adjustment. And yes, there’s an important footnote.*

*-These predictions are for entertainment purposes only, and should not be used for gambling. 

The college football season starts off in Ireland for two old foes, Kansas State and Iowa State, who play in a rivalry game that’s been dubbed “Farmageddon.” Things should be a bit chillier in Ireland than in the heartland of the United States, and that could make things difficult for Kansas State QB Avery Johnson. Fortunately for Johnson, Kansas State’s new offensive line coach is pretty sharp. Brian Lepak served as the tight ends coach for Kansas State for the last three years, and he’ll find a way to get Johnson the protection he needs. I think Kansas State will beat Iowa State in a nail biter to start the season. 

A little further west, Hawaii hosts Stanford. Former Buffalo Bills quarterback Frank Reich takes over as Stanford’s new coach. Reich made his name by leading Buffalo to a legendary comeback victory, but that was in the NFL. Hawaii has a deceptive home field advantage, largely due to the fatigue that the traveling team endures to get to Hawaii. I think that fatigue will take its toll on the Stanford defense in the second half, leading to a Hawaii victory. 

𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄

Kansas State 26, Iowa State 25 (KSU -3; O/U: 50.5)

Hawaii 31, Stanford 24 (H -2.5; O/U: 50.5)