Texas leads the 2025 USA Today preseason college football Coaches Poll at No. 1, followed by Ohio State and Penn State. The SEC boasts nine teams in the top 25, showcasing their dominance. A highly anticipated Texas vs. Ohio State matchup kicks off the season. Other notable teams include Notre Dame (No. 5), Clemson (No. 6), and Arizona State (No. 11). Several teams' rankings are debated, with some considered potentially overrated or underrated based on their returning talent and past performance.

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