Ovi’s Top 25 College Football Rankings

09/01/2025

Poll Talk

The AP and Coaches Polls are expected to drop on Tuesday for Week 2, but don't let the voters fool you. They will try to convince fans that Ohio State and Penn State, both Big Ten powerhouses, deserve to sit at the very top.

These are the same polls that hyped up Arch Manning and the Texas Longhorns as if they were destined to be the greatest team ever. Do not believe the hype. The real rankings don't truly begin until November—and even then, they will already be tainted by early-season poll mistakes.

The Reality Check

If we judge by on-field performance, elite recruiting, and key transfers from the portal, these are the programs that deserve respect right now:

Ovi's Top 12

  1. Oregon – explosive offense, balanced roster.

  2. Georgia – elite depth and SEC toughness.

  3. Ohio State – defense is back, QB finding rhythm.

  4. Florida State – athletic and fast, statement win.

  5. Ole Miss – Lane Kiffin's squad is loaded.

  6. LSU – finally broke the season-opener curse.

  7. Texas – Arch Manning hype aside, still dangerous.

  8. Alabama – retooling but never count them out.

  9. Missouri – sleeper in the SEC with firepower.

  10. Michigan – physical but needs sharper QB play.

  11. Miami – Carson Beck made them legit ACC threats.

  12. Oklahoma – SEC's best chance to stay relevant - Wild Card.

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