CRL Preseason
Colleague's Early CRL Fall 2025 Pre-Projections
Colleague's Dart Projects the Top 50 teams in CRL Fall 2025
Sep 8, 2025
CRL is about to enter what is likely the highest level of competition we've seen, with multiple RLCS pros and new talented rosters set to hit the pitch in Fall 2025. With what is shaping up to be an exciting CRL Fall 2025 split, here's Colleague's EARLY CRL Fall 2025 Preseason Projections.
DISCLAIMER: This is not the COLLEAGUE48 Power Rankings or Colleague Poll. This is a Preseason Ranking Colleague puts out before the Fall.
St. Clair Green
Projected Lineup: arju / pzy / Jazii
The Saints return their core European stars and hope to repeat their CRL Spring 2025 Championship.
Northwood
Projected Lineup: Zineel / Creamz / HockE
Nobody was sure what would become of Northwood when their Director Cody Elson left for NC State, but the blue blood return last year's Top 3 squad and look to take back what is historically theirs following two CRL Open victories, yet a 3rd-4th place finish in the Championships.
Maryville
Projected Lineup: eekso / Speed / relatingwave
Arguably last year's hottest program to jump into CRL, Maryville made waves while overcoming a rocky start, cementing themselves as a Top 3 team in CRL.
Winthrop
Projected Lineup: GarrettG / Percy / tcorrell.
Undoubtedly the biggest newcomer to CRL this season, Winthrop bring in RLCS World Champion from NRG, GarrettG. Alongside him pro player Percy, formerly of teams such as Cloud9 and M80, makes his collegiate debut. Tcorrell returns to Winthrop to round out this dangerous squad. 4th is a safe projection, however, the ceiling is sky high for the Eagles.
Concord
Projected Lineup: Simas / Crispy / Helix
Concord came on strong last year, winning CRL Fall 2024 in their first season as a squad. New coach DJTJ looks to maximize their potential again this season.
West Virginia
Projected Lineup: Angel / Gyro / Daunt / Tool
I expect the Mountaineers to have a bounce back season, falling out of the Top 8 in the CRL Spring 2025 championships. With Gyro entering the starting spot, it could reignite WVU's potential.
Akron Blue
Projected Lineup: patty / Bullzzeye / Fiv3Up
The blue bloods of Akron should continue to string together a strong season after a Top 6 CRL Spring 2025 finish. Wouldn't be surprised to see them move five up this list…
Ball State
Projected Lineup: Oath / guh / Wovah
Chirp Chirp! The Cardinals have been strong performers, and with this season of CRL being harder than ever, they should still have what it takes to be Top 8.
Cumberland
Projected Lineup: POLAR / nexvii / KnightYuh
Cumberland came out hot in Spring 2025, placing top 8 in the CRL championship. The chemistry and talent of this team is undeniable, and could sneak into the Top 8 if things go right for them.
Davenport Black
Projected Lineup: cam / broc / bolti
Davenport had an underwhelming Top 13-16 placement to end the CRL Spring 2025 season, but a 2nd year as a squad should help them find their consistent rhythm behind star player cam.
Boise State
Projected Lineup: wuzy / PRSTN / durtho
Back at full strength, Boise State are here to try and carry the West.
Baylor
Projected Lineup: Hockser / Andy / JT25
Another huge entrance into the CRL and collegiate esports scene, Baylor announce a duo of RLCS pro veterans Hockser and Andy to kickstart the Bears program. 3rd questions remain, but don't be surprised if JT anchors a squad that could enter the Top 8 of CRL in their first semester.
George Mason
Projected Lineup: Memory / Kinseh / Kraziks
Another huge CRL roster announcement for the Patriots has us wondering how good this team can really be. On paper, this former pro-studded lineup has what it takes to be a Top 8 team. Just need to see some consistent practice and performance together as a squad.
Fisher College
Projected Lineup: Ahduhm / Royales / Justuszz / Falss
Unsure of Fisher's full starting lineup this season, it's hard to bet against CRL veteran Ahduhm, and the new pickup of SAM RLCS star Royales to the team. Previously committed to Shawnee State, Royales led them to a Top 4 finish in our $2k Colleague PreJump III event, instantly displaying his incredible mechanical skill. Whoever is their 3rd, they should surely be competing in every event they play.
Saint Edward's
Projected Lineup: Noly / Wellace / Tater
Another RLCS pro enters the scene, as former GENG and OG noly makes his way to NA to re-energize SEU's program. The hotspot legend wellace, and former Michigan Tech/Davenport CRL player Tater round out the squad.
Kennesaw State
Projected Lineup: Kronovi / Flitz / TNT
A second RLCS World Champion enters the collegiate space as iBUYPOWER and G2 legend Kronovi joins the Owls to duo with Flitz on a sneaky good squad. They have a mountain to climb to get to Top 8, but the potential of this team is certainly there.
Columbia College
Projected Lineup: Excelst / gske / Ryolite
Columbia had big shoes to fill with Cryptic graduating, but transfer from Radford, Ryolite, has what it takes to keep this blue blood program in the top tier of CRL.
Oklahoma Christian
Projected Lineup: chilli / gman / North
Never doubt the Eagles and the deadly duo of chilli and gman. They may prove everyone wrong again, but with the announcement of their program disbanding and the influx of new talent into CRL, we see them possibly taking a slight dip this season.
Michigan State
Projected Lineup: Druee / nock / Opp Bomb
Druee transfers from Saint Edward's to the Spartans program, creating a huge potential to make the grass greener for this squad. Mich St already proved to be a quality team with upset capability last season with Morveau in tow.
Lubbock Christian
Projected Lineup: process / shmacked / Beasty
LCU has proven capable with a multitude of thirds to complement the duo of process and shmacked. Beasty brings a dynamic playstyle from EU that could make this projection look silly.
Ole Miss
Projected Lineup: Lunar / Stealth / Cmoney
The Rebels stunned the world in our $2k Colleague PreJump III event, bringing in S5-Cosmic and taking home 1st place. With the announcement Cosmic will join the program in the Spring, Cmoney is back as a Graduate Assistant and 3rd man for this squad. They will need to overcome some inconsistancy issues to get back in the mix of S tier squads.
Indiana Tech
Projected Lineup: Bluey / Reshiram / Velocity
One of the more surprising roster moves of the season, Indiana Tech pick up two highly touted EU players Reshiram and Velocity. We've only seen them from EU ping, but they showed their speed and potential.
Brewton-Parker
Projected Lineup: MannyLR / Mylk / Cass
Another year, another BPC team potentially upsetting a Top 10 team. Cass brought added upside to the Barons last semester, and are always a fun team to watch.
Akron Gold
Projected Lineup: milio / Yawnathan / oxy
This team is still good as gold. Capable of upsetting your favorite team. Finished Top 22 in CRL Spring 2025.
Illinois State
Projected Lineup: NoMansion / cg / syth
We're sad to hear the news of their program discontinuing, and the loss of Cosmic hurts, but the Redbirds are still a top 25 team or higher if they play. This is a safe spot to put them as they are unsure if they will compete in CRL this season.
Syracuse
Projected Lineup: Tiz / LessuR / Gababy
Orange you glad Syracuse is back? We're excited to see this team play, debuting an impressive 4-2 win over Wichita State in their first appearance from our $2k Colleague PreJump III Main Event, then falling to #5 Concord 2-4.
Ball State Black
Projected Lineup: Ulttor / Varietyy / Feebs / Yags
Ball State has loaded up their second team with two underrated pickups in Feebs and yags. Having already placed a Top 8 in CRL Spring 2025 Opens, and finishing Top 22 overall, this team is one to watch out for.
Mizzou
Projected Lineup: Crimz / Bubbs / ExodiaWes
Not entirely sure of the future of this team after the Fall 2025, where Bubbs announced his plan to retire, we still see them as Top 30 team this season following a Top 22 in CRL Spring 2025, and expect them to reload as one of CRL West's longest standing dynasties.
East Tennessee State
Projected Lineup: kisai / Forece / landen / adrift
Another transfer class that is sure to raise some eyebrows, ETSU brings in kisai from Lawrence Tech, and Forece from Fisher College. Kisai led LTU to a Colleague Madness appearance, and Forece helped Fisher to Top 8 in CRL Spring. ETSU may be way better than we think, but solidly round out around Top 30 right now. Super excited to see them on the pitch.
Wichita State
Projected Lineup: Night / mas / boone
Kansas native Night transfers in to the Shockers from Maryville and gives this team something you shouldn't sleep on. Having already poked their head into our Top 48 rankings many times, would not be shocked if this is their year to shock the world.
St. Clair Gold
Projected Lineup: Kristian / fatal / Tru
Saints Gold still retain a solid lineup from last season as they look to punch back into the Top 30.
Drexel
Projected Lineup: Xerf / kehvn / Guard
Unsure if Baaron is still with the squad, however Drexel has been on fire with a Top 26 finish in CRL Spring 2025.
Brock
Projected Lineup: soarz / lev / Sy
Brock is back! Kruncho may be gone, but soarz and lev are here to bring them back to CRL glory. Sy looks to be a respectable 3rd.
Rochester Christian
Projected Lineup: Skies / Luca / Magicc
Rochester return their full team from last season. Capable of a quality upset, but sit right out of the Top 30 right now.
UNC Charlotte
Projected Lineup: Lazy / Night / ballah
ballah is a baller, and UNCC continues to improve with this roster. Placed Top 26 in CRL Spring 2025.
Lesley
Projected Lineup: swazz / collat. / bubble
Welcome to CRL, Lesley University! Debuting their roster with RLCS Main Event player swazz, Lesley came 1 game short of qualifying for our $2k Colleague PreJump III Main Event in June. Look out for these guys!
San Diego State
Projected Lineup: aZapatos / seanB / 5strs
SDSU has no lack of talent with 1v1 star aZapatos and newcomer seanB to the squad.
IPN Burros Blancos
Projected Lineup: Storm / Betrayed / Bral
Mexico's finest look to continue their solid run after a Top 8 and Top 26 overall finish in CRL Spring 2025.
James Madison
Projected Lineup: Gad / frght / Fyshix / Tylurr
JMU have been on the come up, and the addition of frght has this team ready to duke it out with the best of them.
Florida
Projected Lineup: HammyCrackers / Larry / sap.
The Gators had some solid performances last season. Sap, a transfer from USF, has some shoes to fill in replace of Rade to keep them scaling the ranks. Kfrost from King University is set to join them in the Spring, which will add more upside to this team.
Keiser
Projected Lineup: Zinvez / Denzy / prism
Keiser White impressed last season with some solid results in CRL, earning an invite to Colleague Madness.
Davenport Red
Projected Lineup: Byra / para / Exiled
Davenport's 2nd team have a high caliber roster with individual talent. Some inconsistant performances last season find them in the 40s right now.
Iowa State
Projected Lineup: Crazii / Vanish / Midas
An up and down team lead by vanish, but one you cannot sleep on when it's their day.
Cleveland State
Projected Lineup: CIPROCATE / orbotx / Haz / L0B0
The Vikings started off hot last Fall, and the addition of Haz should put them in the Top 48. Unsure of their starting 3, but confident in their team to find some good wins.
Penn State
Projected Lineup: Nitrous / ntri / Kiliex
Nitrous, previously of Northwood White, continues his collegiate journey at Penn State. On paper this roster is Top 40 good, just need to see more of them in a national competition.
WCTC
Projected Lineup: Tyy / gio / Neaxx
Waukesha County Technical College has been on our radar with some solid performances, and this years roster should be able to compete.
Siena Heights
Projected Lineup: fooj / Bob / hesi
It was a nice surprise to see the Saints still competing, and according to NACE Varsity Premier, hesi has joined the school. With fooj and Bob this is a good team we hope can do well this season.
Florida International
Projected Lineup: Xernite / LukeRL / kaizinho53 / DrewGod
FIU began sneaking their way into our COLLEAGUE48 Power Rankings last semester, and if Luke, formerly of UCF, has joined their team, that only makes them better.
York
Projected Lineup: Bosco / nxtro / Noah
Another Canadian team joins the mix, lead by highly rated player Bosco. Their team projects to be a reckoned force.
Shawnee State
Projected Lineup: SLaYeR / tacostash84 / Spookii.
The Bears stunned everyone when they placed Top 4 in Colleague PreJump III Main Event with formerly committed Royales. His decommitment leaves them in a tough spot, but this team is still capable of some solid results.
Honorable Mentions:
Maryland, King, Saint Mary's, UT Arlington
We're sure there's plenty of teams missed, but that just speaks to the level of talent we have in CRL today. Whether you're competing in NACE, NECC, CRL, CCA or all of the above, good luck this season, we'll be watching!
By Dart
Last Edited - 9/8 11:59am
