The 2025 college football season is almost here and predictions are rolling in. While the usual suspects are expected to compete at the top — the Ohio States, Texas Longhorns and Penn States of the world — there's always room for a dark horse to make some noise in the CFB field.

From Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik to Ohio State’s star tandem of Caleb Downs and Jeremiah Smith, here are six players positioned to add their name in the history books during the 2025-26 season.