Joel Klatt Releases His Post-Spring Top 25 Rankings

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Joel Klatt Releases His Post-Spring Top 25 Rankings

Originally posted on The Spun | By Andrew Holleran | Last updated May 4, 2026 2:36 PM ET

Joel Klatt has released his post-spring college football Top 25 preseason rankings.

Spring football is over. Spring semesters are wrapping up across the country as summer has arrived. Soon enough, college football teams will be reporting to preseason camp, with the regular season just a few short months away.

Klatt, who covers college football for Fox Sports, has updated his post-spring college football top 25 preseason rankings.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 02: FOX Sports College Football Analyst Joel Klatt looks on before the Big Ten Championship Game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Iowa Hawkeyes on December 2, 2023, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)Icon Sportswire/Getty Images

Klatt released his post-spring Top 25 rankings on Monday, May 4:

Oregon
Notre Dame
Ohio State
Indiana
Georgia
Miami
Texas
LSU
Texas A&M
USC
Oklahoma
Michigan
Texas Tech
Ole Miss
Penn State
Alabama
BYU
SMU
Washington
Arizona
Iowa
Houston
Utah
South Carolina
Tennessee

College football fans react to preseason Top 25 rankings

College football fans have some problems.

"Take his credentials. One of the worst I’ve seen. Here is why 1. Oregon at 1 is hilarious. Should be 6-8 2. LSU at 8 is strictly for clicks 3. USC gets hyped up to stink every off season 4. Ole Miss at 14…. Huh? 5. Why is Arizona on this list?" one wrote.

"Oregon has road games against No. 3 and No. 10, hosts No. 12 and 19. One of the toughest schedules in the country. Good. Playoff ready in December," one shared.

"I think Joel Klatt has lost his mind," one added.

"10 years ago, this would be a lot of fun to see But I honestly can't stand it. It won't ever be fun until we cross that finish line. Gotta get the job done this year. It's time," one shared.

What do you make of Klatt's preseason Top 25 rankings?

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