2025 College Football Season Opener: Powerhouse Matchups, New Anthem, and GameDay in Columbus
College football fans can rejoice as the highly anticipated season has finally arrived. The NCAA has lined up an exciting schedule of games, including matchups like Ohio State versus Texas, Alabama versus Florida State, LSU versus Clemson, and Notre Dame versus Miami FL. The first day of college football promises to be historic, with potential upsets, memorable moments, and a special tribute to Lee Corso from College GameDay. ESPN is gearing up for the season with the familiar theme song "Comin' To Your City" performed by Darius Rucker, Lainey Wilson, and the Cadillac Three.
Adding to the excitement, ESPN has chosen Machine Gun Kelly's "Don't Wait Run Fast" as the official 2025 College Football Music Anthem. This follows last year's collaboration with Jelly Roll for the theme "Get By." ESPN has a tradition of changing the theme each season, with artists like Post Malone, Yungblud, Imagine Dragons, and Thirty Seconds to Mars previously featured. With MGK's new album release, his song was a perfect fit for this year's college football season.
Fans are eagerly awaiting the big noon kickoff, with social media buzzing with excitement for the new season. College GameDay will be live from Columbus, Ohio, where the No. 1 Texas team will take on No. 2 Ohio State in a highly anticipated matchup. The Longhorns will be looking for redemption after missing out on a national championship last year due to the Buckeyes.
With powerhouse matchups, a new anthem from MGK, and College GameDay in Columbus, the 2025 college football season opener is shaping up to be one of the biggest yet. Fans are ready, the stage is set, and the countdown to kickoff has finally reached zero. College football is back, and it's time to enjoy the action on the field.