Georgia, Ohio State, Alabama Lead 2025 College Football Talent Rankings

As the 2025 college football season kicks off, Alabama faces Florida State in a highly anticipated matchup where Alabama's linebacker corps, especially Deontae Lawson and Justin Jefferson, is seen as a major defensive strength against FSU's dual-threat quarterback Tommy Castellanos. Meanwhile, Ohio State enters the season ranked third in the 247Sports Team Talent Composite, despite losing 13 starters from their national championship team, boasting 11 five-star recruits and promising talent including standout receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Georgia leads the 2025 talent rankings for the first time since 2020, with 13 five-star players and a roster featuring impactful freshmen and transfers. Off the coaching front, the college football job market shows signs of significant turnover ahead, with schools weighing the financial implications of costly buyouts amidst resource challenges. Ohio State also highlights key players to watch this season, focusing on emerging stars and transfers who could shape the team's performance in pursuit of another championship run.