The Chicago Bears' playoff hopes in 2025 rest on their young stars, and ESPN named two key players as breakout candidates who could lead the team to success.

University of Washington moves college football closer to the professional model with their latest hire handling NIL contracts and cap management.

"Lincoln Riley was a great quarterbacks coach," Finebaum said. "I think he's been a very average head coach in recent years.

Give the potential-laden USC product a few more ducks in a row, and 2025 will look a whole lot better than 2024.

The Bears finished the 2024 season with a disappointing 5-12 record, including a stretch where they lost 10 games in a row.