Several FBS teams experienced a remarkable turnaround in their college football seasons this year, posting impressive wins over the course of the year.
One team that exemplified this transformation is Kennesaw State. After finishing 2-10 as a member of Conference USA in 2024, Jerry Mack's new team went on to achieve a resounding 10-4 record in 2025, fueled by quarterback Amari Odom's impressive performance. Odom, who transferred from Wofford, threw for 26 touchdowns and led the Owls to an 8-1 conference mark, including a thrilling win over Missouri State.
The Cougars of Houston also experienced an astonishing turnaround this year. Under coach Willie Fritz, who brought in several new players through portal acquisitions, Houston went from a 4-8 record in 2024 to a 10-win season in 2025. The team's new quarterback, Conner Weigman, threw for 36 touchdowns and led the offense to an average of at least 30 points per game.
North Texas, too, made significant strides under coach Eric Morris. With Drew Mestemaker leading the way, the Mean Green became the nation's top-scoring team with a 45.1 points-per-game average. Caleb Hawkins, another freshman standout, rushed for 25 touchdowns and helped propel the team to an 12-2 record.
San Diego State also experienced a surprising resurgence under coach Sean Lewis. With a revamped defense that showed considerable improvement, the Aztecs became one of the stingiest teams in the country, allowing less than 10 points seven times. Meanwhile, quarterback Braylon Braxton and receiver Elijah Metcalf had significant impacts on offense.
Finally, Southern Miss enjoyed a remarkable turnaround under coach Charles Huff, who brought several players with him from his previous stint at Marshall. The Golden Eagles went from a 1-11 record in 2024 to a 7-6 mark this year, thanks in large part to quarterback Braylon Braxton's impressive performance.
These teams demonstrate that it is never too late for a team to turn their season around and achieve success. With the right combination of players, coaches, and strategy, even the most unlikely programs can experience an astonishing turnaround and make a deep run in the postseason.
One team that exemplified this transformation is Kennesaw State. After finishing 2-10 as a member of Conference USA in 2024, Jerry Mack's new team went on to achieve a resounding 10-4 record in 2025, fueled by quarterback Amari Odom's impressive performance. Odom, who transferred from Wofford, threw for 26 touchdowns and led the Owls to an 8-1 conference mark, including a thrilling win over Missouri State.
The Cougars of Houston also experienced an astonishing turnaround this year. Under coach Willie Fritz, who brought in several new players through portal acquisitions, Houston went from a 4-8 record in 2024 to a 10-win season in 2025. The team's new quarterback, Conner Weigman, threw for 36 touchdowns and led the offense to an average of at least 30 points per game.
North Texas, too, made significant strides under coach Eric Morris. With Drew Mestemaker leading the way, the Mean Green became the nation's top-scoring team with a 45.1 points-per-game average. Caleb Hawkins, another freshman standout, rushed for 25 touchdowns and helped propel the team to an 12-2 record.
San Diego State also experienced a surprising resurgence under coach Sean Lewis. With a revamped defense that showed considerable improvement, the Aztecs became one of the stingiest teams in the country, allowing less than 10 points seven times. Meanwhile, quarterback Braylon Braxton and receiver Elijah Metcalf had significant impacts on offense.
Finally, Southern Miss enjoyed a remarkable turnaround under coach Charles Huff, who brought several players with him from his previous stint at Marshall. The Golden Eagles went from a 1-11 record in 2024 to a 7-6 mark this year, thanks in large part to quarterback Braylon Braxton's impressive performance.
These teams demonstrate that it is never too late for a team to turn their season around and achieve success. With the right combination of players, coaches, and strategy, even the most unlikely programs can experience an astonishing turnaround and make a deep run in the postseason.
i also have a cousin who's dating someone who went to Marshall and she said their team was like "on fire" this year lol anyway back to these teams... kennesaw state's Amari Odom is literally a legend 
26 touchdowns in one season?! that's insane! and houston's new quarterback Conner Weigman is giving me major Patrick Mahomes vibes 
i'm so down for the Cougars this year
I was skeptical at first but now I'm all about these underdog teams. North Texas and San Diego State are killing it on offense and defense respectively. It just goes to show that with the right coaching and players, anyone can turn their season around. These programs were written off last year but they're back and better than ever 
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I'm telling you, something fishy went down with these teams' sudden turnarounds... it's like they all got a boost or something 
. Kennesaw State, Houston, North Texas, San Diego State, and Southern Miss - all of them had some kinda "coaching shake-up" around the same time 
. Coincidence? I don't think so... maybe one of their coaches was in cahoots with someone at the NCAA 
Kennesaw State and Houston are total underdog stories. I mean, 10-4 is crazy for K State after such a rough season last year. And Houston's team overhaul paid off big time with Weigman at QB. 
These programs are proof that with hard work and determination, anything is possible. Even the most unlikely teams can surprise us! 
These teams are like the ultimate underdog story, you know? Like, they were predicted to bomb last year but ended up killing it this year. It's all about making smart moves in the offseason, recruiting the right players, and having a solid game plan. And let's be real, a little bit of luck never hurts either 
. I mean, teams like Kennesaw State and Houston had some major talent transfers that changed everything for them. But what really impresses me is how these coaches were able to adapt and make the most of their players' abilities. It's all about finding the right balance between offense and defense and being able to adjust on the fly. And when it all comes together, man... it's beautiful 
. It just goes to show that with good coaching and talent, you can turn it around anytime 
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. It just goes to show that even when you're down, you can always pick yourself up and fight back 
. I'm so stoked for these teams' success this year! The turnaround stories are the best part of football 
. I mean, 2-10 to 10-4? That's like saying you're completely different person 
. It sounds too good to be true. And what about the other teams that didn't do so well? Are they just going to magically turn it around next year? 
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. Anyways, I'm hyped for the playoffs! Can't wait to see how these teams stack up against each other 
. San Diego State's defense is looking solid, allowing less than 10 points 7 times 
. Kennesaw State's transformation from 2-10 to 10-4 shows that even with a new coach, you can make a big impact 
. The NFL scouts will be taking notice of these players for sure 
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over spring break and i'm still on a wave high lol. anyway, have you tried those new flavored coffees at starbucks? i mean, i'm not saying they're life-changing or anything, but that caramel macchiato is seriously good 
. and speaking of good things, did you see the new movie with emily blunt? i heard it's got some amazing action scenes 
. anyhooo, back to football...
with 26 tds thrown, while houston's conner weigman is bringing the heat