This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/college/cfb-hq as Ranking college football's surprise teams in 2025, per Phil Steele. With the historic expansion of the College Football Playoff to 12 teams, the race for the national championship has opened up in a way it never has been before.

The rankings made plenty of sense, but I couldn't help but notice that the top eight coaches on the list all work for some of the richest, most well-supported programs in the country. There are some epic pressures associated with leading these programs -- just ask Day -- but there are also major advantages.

There’s something special about a college football mascot that just oozes cool. It’s not just about the costume—it’s the swagger, the tradition, the way they strut onto the field and instantly become the most magnetic figure in the stadium.

U.S. President Donald Trump has hinted he could sign an executive order to change the name "soccer" to "football." The president unexpectedly appeared at the side of FIFA Club World Cup winners Chelsea as they lifted the FIFA Club World Cup trophy on Sunday.

President Trump hinted at potentially changing the US's official name for soccer to football after attending the FIFA Club World Cup final. He surprised the Chelsea team by joining their post-match celebration,