NCAA power rankings: Preseason top 25
Which teams are atop the college football hierarchy as the 2025 season nears? There will be plenty of early-season tests, with a focus on the SEC and Big Ten teams. But more than a few surprise teams loom and should be in the mix for the College Football Playoff. With that in mind, here's a crystal football look at the 2025 top 25.
25. Missouri
24. Vanderbilt
23. Iowa State
22. SMU
21. Texas A&M
20. USC
19. Texas Tech
18. LSU
17. Kansas State
16. Miami
15. Indiana
14. Florida
13. Ole Miss
12. Arizona State
11. Michigan
10. South Carolina
9. Illinois
8. Notre Dame
7. Clemson
6. Alabama
5. Penn State
4. Georgia
3. Texas
2. Ohio State
1. Oregon
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