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These teams were overrated, and underrated, when the preseason AP top 25 college football rankings went live on Monday.

What the AP top 25 preseason football rankings got right, and wrong

James Parks
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Aug 11, 2025
Are preseason college football rankings important? History suggests national champions tend to debut high up in the Top 25 poll, but not at the No. 1 position.

College football rankings: What history says about preseason No. 1 teams

James Parks
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Aug 11, 2025
Hope springs eternal for teams included in the AP top 25 preseason college football rankings, and these schools have earned the most hope from voters since the very first poll in 1950.

College football teams with most AP top 25 preseason rankings appearances all time

James Parks
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Aug 11, 2025
An early prediction for the College Football Playoff field, based off the preseason AP top 25 football rankings heading into 2025.

Predicting college football's 12-team field based on AP top 25 preseason rankings

James Parks
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Aug 11, 2025
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Oct 5, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach DeShaun Foster walks on the field during a warmup prior to the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Ranking UCLA's Most Important Games: No. 10

Connor Moreno
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Aug 11, 2025

Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola scans the field for an open receiver during the second quarter against Rutgers.

Nebraska Football Receives Votes in AP Preseason Top 25; Six Big Ten Teams Ranked

Kaleb Henry
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Aug 11, 2025

Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie was Pro Football Focus's top graded pass rusher in Preseason Week 1.

Atlanta Falcons Defender is PFF’s No. 1 Pass Rusher of Preseason Week 1

Arkesh Ray
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Aug 11, 2025

Penn State football coach James Franklin leads the Nittany Lions onto the field for the Orange Bowl vs. the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

High Preseason Rankings Haven't Been Kind to Penn State in the Past

Mark Wogenrich
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Aug 11, 2025

Nebraska outside hitter Harper Murray confers with Head Coach Dani Busboom Kelly after a call during the Red-White Scrimmage on Saturday.

Nebraska Volleyball 2025 Season Central: Schedule, News, Results

Kaleb Henry
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Sep 18, 2025
Arch Manning will look to lead Texas to its first title in 20 years.

Texas Holds Top Spot, Ohio State Ranked No. 3 in Initial AP Top 25 Poll

Patrick Andres
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Aug 11, 2025

At 73, Bill Belichick will take his coaching talents to the college ranks for the first time in his career.

The 25 Most Intriguing College Football Coaches for 2025

Pat Forde
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Aug 11, 2025

Let's take a shot at predicting the AP top 25 preseason college football rankings heading into the 2025 kickoff.

College football rankings: Predicting the AP top 25 preseason poll

James Parks
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Aug 11, 2025

Steve Sarkisian leads the Longhorns into the 2025 season as favorites to win a National Championship.

2025 National Championship Odds for Every Team (Texas Favored Over Georgia, Ohio State)

Sean Treppedi
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Aug 11, 2025

Jan 9, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar (15) looks to pass in the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Top 5 Big Ten QBs: Does Illinois' Luke Altmyer Join Penn State's Drew Allar?

Jackson Langendorf
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Aug 10, 2025

Aug 31, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning leads the team into the stadium before the game against the Idaho Vandals at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

Top-25 Preseason Poll Revealed: Shake Up In Ohio State, Penn State, Oregon Ducks Rankings?

Lily Crane
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Aug 11, 2025

Penn State Nittany Lions running back Nicholas Singleton (10) celebrates with quarterback Drew Allar (15) after scoring a touchdown vs. SMU in the College Football Playoff.

Fifteen Intriguing Numbers About the 2025 Penn State Nittany Lions

Mark Wogenrich
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Aug 10, 2025

Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin leads the team onto the field for the Orange Bowl vs. the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

The Latest Penn State Football Betting Odds for 2025

Mark Wogenrich
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Aug 10, 2025

Penn State offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki during a practice session outside Holuba Hall.

Penn State Coordinators Gauge the Nittany Lions' August Progress

Mark Wogenrich
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Aug 9, 2025

Oregon coach Dan Lanning speaks during Oregon football’s Media Day on July 28, 2025, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene.

Oregon Ducks' Surprising Spot In Latest Preseason Rankings

Ally Osborne
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Aug 9, 2025
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