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Texas Tops 2025 Preseason AP Poll; Ohio State Chases

8/11/2025

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Texas Leads Poll

CBS Sports has crowned Texas as the frontrunner in its 2025 preseason AP Poll, with Ohio State and Oregon hot on their heels. Nebraska shows promise at 30th under coach Matt Rhule, while Vanderbilt seeks stability after a stunning victory over Alabama, ranked 9th and feeling the weight of playoff expectations. SMU stands strong at 24th, ready to make its mark.

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Young Ranks Teams

RJ Young's Ultimate 136 college football rankings for 2025 showcase a competitive landscape, with Air Force at 91st and Maryland at 76th. Mississippi State stands strong at 58th, while Memphis shines at 45th. Each team's journey and standout players are spotlighted, igniting excitement for the upcoming season's potential.

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Texas Leads Poll

CBS Sports has crowned Texas as the frontrunner in its 2025 preseason AP Poll, with Ohio State and Oregon hot on their heels. Nebraska shows promise at 30th under coach Matt Rhule, while Vanderbilt seeks stability after a stunning victory over Alabama, ranked 9th and feeling the weight of playoff expectations. SMU stands strong at 24th, ready to make its mark.

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