Coaches Poll Preseason Top 25 Unveiled Ahead Of 2025 College Football Season

The time has finally come for the Coaches Poll to release its preseason top 25 rankings. 

For the most part, Texas and Ohio State have been considered the top two programs heading into the 2025 college football season. It's no surprise that there's a ton of hype surrounding Arch Manning and the Longhorns. As for the Buckeyes, they've earned a ton of respect by winning the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff. 

Despite all the buzz surrounding Texas and Ohio State this offseason, ESPN previously had Penn State ranked No. 1 in the country. 

"After finally turning the corner under coach James Franklin in 2024, the Nittany Lions look loaded for bear this coming season. With Allar, Allen and Singleton returning, Penn State should have one of the most balanced offenses in the FBS, especially if Allar takes the next step as a downfield passer. Adding Pena, Ross and Hudson was critical; Penn State's receivers didn't have a reception in a 27-24 loss to Notre Dame in a CFP semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl. Pena, a slot receiver, had 84 catches for 941 yards with nine scores in 2024," ESPN's Mark Schlabach wrote.

On Monday, we learned that the Coaches Poll doesn't support ESPN's way-too-early rankings.