The 2025 college football season's opening game is predicted to be a No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup between Texas and Ohio State, mirroring preseason Coaches Poll rankings. Penn State, Georgia, and Notre Dame are likely to round out the top five. Minor discrepancies between the AP and Coaches polls are anticipated, particularly around positions 8-10 and the bottom five, with potential shifts among Illinois, Arizona State, Kansas State, and Indiana. Several teams like Oklahoma and Missouri received many votes but may not make the final AP Top 25.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.