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Texas edges Penn State for No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25, with Notre Dame No. 6 and Illinois No. 12
For the first time, Texas will open a college football season ranked No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25. The Longhorns hardly have a mandate in the poll released Monday: They edged out Penn State by just five points in the closest preseason vote since 1998. Texas received 25 first-place votes and 1,552 points to give the Southeastern Conference the preseason No. 1 team for a record fifth straight year. The Nittany Lions got 23 first-place votes and 1,547 points for their highest preseason ranking since they were No. 1 to open the 1997 season. The Longhorns face a major test right away. Their Aug. 30 opener at defending champion and third-ranked Ohio State is a rematch of last season's College Football Playoff semifinal, a 28-14 Buckeyes win in the Cotton Bowl. The Buckeyes received 11 first-place votes from the panel of 65 media members who cover college football. No. 4 Clemson got four first-place votes and No. 5 Georgia got one. Notre Dame, Oregon (which got the final first-place vote), Alabama, LSU and Miami round out the top 10. The SEC leads all conferences with 10 teams in the preseason Top 25, the most ever by a conference and one more than a year ago. The SEC has four teams in the top 10 for the second straight year. The Big Ten, which has won the last two national championships, for the third year in a row has two of the top three teams and six in the Top 25 — including No. 12 Illinois. Four Big 12 teams are ranked, with defending conference champion Arizona State the highest at No. 11. The Atlantic Coast Conference has three, led by Clemson. 'Arch Mania' is at a fever pitch in Texas with Arch Manning now the undisputed starting quarterback. The Longhorns have been on an upward trajectory since they were 5-7 in 2021, Steve Sarkisian's first season. They have won 25 of their last 30 games and reached two straight CFP semifinals. Last year they were ranked No. 1 four of five weeks from mid-September to mid-October and reached the SEC championship game in their first season in the conference. 'But this is a new year, new faces, new team, and obviously expectations are high for our program,' Sarkisian said at SEC media days. 'I'm not naive to that. I don't put my head in the sand, and expectations are very high. But I also say we're the University of Texas and the standard is the standard here, and that's competing for championships year in and year out.' Twelve Texas players were taken in the NFL draft, including three-first-round picks, but elite recruiting and additions from the transfer portal should alleviate concerns about losses on the offensive line and at wide receiver. The defense brings back plenty of talent. Still, Texas received just 38.5% of the first-place votes (25 of 65), the smallest share for a No. 1 team in the preseason poll since Georgia got 33.9% (22 of 65) in 2008. The Longhorns have ended a season No. 1 in the AP poll three times (1963, 1969, 2005) but until now never had started a season higher than No. 2 (1962, 1965, 1970, 2005, 2009). The second-ranked Nittany Lions are not only six points from being No. 1, they are 75 points ahead of the Buckeyes in what might be considered a slight to the national champs. Penn State will have Drew Allar back under center for what many consider a light schedule ahead of a late September visit from Oregon before a Nov. 1 showdown at Ohio State. The Buckeyes, in the preseason top five for the ninth straight year and 12th time in the last 13, will have a new look with only five starters back on offense and three on defense. 'This team has its own identity,' coach Ryan Day said. 'It wants to have its own identity, but it also wants to be the first Ohio State team to win back-to-back national championships.' The opener against Texas will give the Buckeyes a good measure of themselves. Julian Sayin or Lincoln Kienholz will be the third new starting quarterback in three years. Whoever gets the job will throw to one of the nation's top players in Jeremiah Smith. Day also will have another chance to figure out archrival and preseason No. 14 Michigan, which has beaten the Buckeyes four straight years.
Yahoo
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- Yahoo
2025 Fantasy Football Quarterback Preview: Once again, it's okay to wait on the position in drafts
Veteran fantasy football managers picked up on this dichotomy many years ago. In the real-life NFL, the quarterback is everything. In the fantasy world we navigate, the quarterback is never the priority — at least in a standard league. [Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2025 NFL season] Consider the current ADP board for Yahoo leagues. Superstars Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, Jayden Daniels and Jalen Hurts are all landing outside the top 20. Quarterbacks are the big ticket in the real world, but you can do well at almost any price point for fantasy purposes. I like to compare fantasy QB shopping to the public transit system in New York City. If you miss a train, it's not a big deal — another one is coming in a few minutes. That's essentially my QB ethos. I'll have preferences and targets, sure — but if one train leaves without me, I'm unstressed, knowing another one is soon to arrive. Evaluating quarterbacks for fantasy purposes is about much more than pure talent, of course. You have to consider the play-caller and the pass-catchers on the roster. It's nice to draft a QB who can also run some — the forever cheat code. You might want to consider the schedule, and how many indoor or weather-safe games the player is facing. And your fantasy QB might achieve glory in part because his defense is lousy, forcing a high-scoring affair almost every week. Joe Burrow would probably be great in any context, but the crummy Cincinnati defense forced him to pump up the volume on a weekly basis in 2024. We love that. And the Bengals will probably have the same setup for 2025. Get your popcorn ready. Because of the depth of the position, I'll probably attack it reactively. If one of the vanity QBs slips a round or two, I might pivot to them — but I'm probably going to focus on my RB/WR building in the early rounds. After that, I'm thinking about upside and probably looking to draft two QBs who could easily jump a tier if things break right. It's common for me to be the last to enter the QB mix, but early to take that second option. The 2025 Fantasy QB Board (consider the top five to be in their own tier) 1. Lamar Jackson 2. Josh Allen 3. Jayden Daniels 4. Jalen Hurts 5. Joe Burrow 6. Patrick Mahomes 7. Bo Nix 8. Justin Fields 9. Jared Goff 10. Brock Purdy 11. Dak Prescott 12. Baker Mayfield 13. Jordan Love 14. Justin Herbert 15. Caleb Williams 16. Drake Maye 17. Kyler Murray 18. C.J. Stroud 19. Trevor Lawrence 20. J.J. McCarthy 21. Matthew Stafford 22. Bryce Young 23. Michael Penix Jr. 24. Geno Smith 25. Tua Tagovailoa 26. Aaron Rodgers 27. Sam Darnold 28. Cam Ward 29. Russell Wilson 30. Anthony Richardson 31. Daniel Jones 32. Joe Flacco 33. Tyler Shough 34. Jaxson Dart 35. Spencer Rattler Some 2025 QB Targets Dak Prescott, Cowboys: I know new OC Brian Schottenheimer never met a running play he didn't want to dial up, but the 2025 Cowboys might not allow him to play things that way. The Cowboys have uncertainty at the running back position and a ton of holes on defense, with or without Micah Parsons. I could easily see Dallas turn into one of the carnival teams of the year, with Prescott asked to carry the load on a weekly basis. The WR room gets a boost with George Pickens arriving, and Jake Ferguson's production generally spikes when Prescott is available. Don't forget Prescott has QB2, QB3, QB6 and QB7 seasons on his resume — and he was a legitimate MVP candidate just two years ago. Drake Maye, Patriots: It was miraculous that Maye kept his head above water with very little help last year. Now, the entire room has been repainted. Mike Vrabel is obviously a step up at head coach, and don't sleep on the Josh McDaniels rehiring — McDaniels has failed as a head coach but has an excellent resume as a play-designer. The leaky offensive line has been improved and the skill talent is better around Maye. And the second-year QB has sneaky athleticism and resourcefulness, with the potential to run for 500 yards or so. New England was a lousy four-win team last year; it looks poised to be a legitimate playoff contender this season (its win total is set at 8.5, a healthy jump from last year). So many arrows are pointing upward here. Justin Fields, Jets: He can be erratic as a passer and his sack avoidance must improve, but at least Fields is finally on a team that will leave him alone. Tyrod Taylor is a veteran backup, not a threat to the starting job. Fields isn't throwing to a deep WR room, but he did spend two years in college with Garrett Wilson — that matters. And if Fields can stay healthy for a full season, he's likely to run for 1,000 yards. Shrewd fantasy managers need to mind the gap between real-life and fantasy values, and Fields is the signature player for that concept this year. Some 2025 QB Fades Kyler Murray, Cardinals: His running comes and goes, probably depending on how his body feels at the time. He's struggled to execute in the red zone, likely tied to Murray's substandard height at the position. Well, guess what, gamers, Murray isn't getting any bigger. When I see Trey McBride and Marvin Harrison Jr. commanding high draft picks, I suspect it's tied to the idea that Murray will get better or the Cardinals will have a better sense of how to call plays for this offense. That all feels like wish-casting to me. Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers: History tells us to be suspicious when somebody has a career year deep into their NFL run. That's the situation with Mayfield, who put things together in his age-29 season. Mayfield even spiked his rushing stats, something nobody saw coming. But now Mayfield has to do it without offensive wizard Liam Cohen; Mike Evans is in his 30s; and we don't know when Chris Godwin is going to be ready to play. There's a lot of moving parts here. Even with the addition of classy rookie Emeka Egbuka, Mayfield probably gives back a lot of his juicy stats from last season. Some 2025 QB Sleepers Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars: The Lawrence nickname is on Football Reference for everyone to see: 'The Prince Who Was Promised.' Is this the year the fairy tale actually happens? Lawrence has dealt with dated coaching for most of his pro career — Doug Pederson didn't help much and Urban Meyer was a disaster. Now Liam Coen comes to town, fresh off orchestrating Baker Mayfield's glorious career year. The Jaguars should have impact players downfield, with sophomore hotshot Brian Thomas Jr. now joined by college star Travis Hunter. As disappointing as Lawrence's career has felt at times, he does have QB7 and QB12 finishes on his resume. Maybe Coen can helm him back into that lofty area. Michael Penix Jr., Falcons: Although Atlanta was a losing team last year, it wasn't the offense's fault — the Falcons were sixth in yards and 13th in points. And the arrow is likely pointed up with Penix taking over for Kirk Cousins, a limited veteran who couldn't run the entire playbook. Penix is tied to an indoor-heavy schedule, good skill talent and an Atlanta defense likely to be below average. The 2025 Falcons definitely have some carnival potential.
Yahoo
30 minutes ago
- Yahoo
'Fifty Shades of Grey' Star Jamie Dornan's Shirtless Ad Has Fans Forgetting They Don't Even Like Diet Coke
'Fifty Shades of Grey' Star Jamie Dornan's Shirtless Ad Has Fans Forgetting They Don't Even Like Diet Coke originally appeared on Parade. , the actor famously known for his role as the enigmatic Christian Grey in Fifty Shades of Grey, has sent the internet into a frenzy with his latest appearance in a new Diet Coke campaign. Fans, who have followed the actor since his breakout role, are going wild over his shirtless and "jacked" physique in the ad. Dornan, looking as toned as ever, is featured in a series of promotional photos and videos for the soda brand. The campaign has reignited the same intense fan reaction that made him a global heartthrob. Fans raced to social media platforms like Reddit to express their admiration. One user wrote, "I love that he has a naturally muscular physique. Guys with all the chemically enhanced muscles are just not where it's at." Another fan, clearly impressed, noted, "Now those are some solid traps. Sheesh. Great shoulders!" Many fans admitted that the product itself was an afterthought, with Dornan's physique being the focus of their attention. "I can confirm this is working for me," one user declared, while another cheekily wrote, "I've suddenly forgotten all about Pepsi Max." A third user captured the distraction, commenting, "Idc about the product he's selling, all I see is a shirtless babe." Even those with conflicting brand loyalties found themselves drawn in. "I prefer diet pepsi BUT Jamie is still hot I see," one fan confessed. Another user, in a moment of playful defiance, wrote, "No no my heart is pure and I'm a true Dr Pepper girl. I will never be a dc girl idc how many shirtless men they try and throw at me!' Another Redditor jokingly replied, 'Look away. I'll watch and let you know when he's gone.'Ultimately, many fans admitted that they were suddenly very "thirsty" and that they would "drink diet coke just because Jamie endorses it." 'Fifty Shades of Grey' Star Jamie Dornan's Shirtless Ad Has Fans Forgetting They Don't Even Like Diet Coke first appeared on Parade on Aug 11, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Aug 11, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
