SEC, Big Ten Dominate 2025 College Football Preseason Rankings

As the 2025 college football season approaches, preseason rankings highlight the dominance of the Big Ten and SEC conferences. Ohio State is widely regarded as the top team nationally, with analytics like the FEI ranking giving them an 80% chance of finishing with 11 or 12 wins and a 40% chance of an undefeated regular season. CBS Sports places Texas at No. 1 in the SEC and nationally, with Georgia and Alabama also strong contenders, emphasizing the importance of quarterback play for these teams. The Big Ten is highly competitive, with Penn State ranked at the top of the conference and considered a national title contender, while Ohio State and Michigan remain powerful forces. The ACC features Clemson as its highest-ranked team at No. 4 nationally, though teams like NC State are viewed as underdogs with room to improve beyond their preseason rankings. Overall, the power dynamics suggest a continued emphasis on the SEC and Big Ten as the main powerhouses in college football for 2025.