Texas Tops 2025 Preseason Coaches Poll Amid Debates

Texas tops the 2025 USA Today Coaches Poll for the first time, earning the most first-place votes, while Ohio State, Penn State, Georgia, and Notre Dame round out the top five. Texas' new starting quarterback, Arch Manning, and Ole Miss' Austin Simmons are generating significant buzz. The SEC dominates the rankings with nine teams, including Alabama (8), LSU (9), South Carolina (13), Ole Miss (15), Florida (17), Tennessee (18), and Texas A&M (21). The Big Ten has six teams in the top 20, while pundits point to Washington and USC as potential overperformers. Arizona State remains the highest-ranked Big 12 team at No. 11, and Duke and Florida State are mentioned as dark horses after receiving votes. The Associated Press preseason poll is expected soon and may affect current expectations.