Major Conferences Release 2025 Football Preseason Polls

Preseason college football polls across major conferences have been released as media days conclude, with Texas favored to win the SEC and Tennessee and Oklahoma projected ninth and tenth, despite strong individual player representation. Kentucky is expected to finish near the bottom of the SEC, with punter Aidan Laros as its sole all-conference selection. In the Big 12, Arizona State is considered a top contender, returning 17 starters including Heisman candidate Sam Leavitt and is expected by some to reach the conference title game. In the Mountain West, Boise State is the overwhelming favorite, followed by UNLV and San Jose State, while Fresno State, Hawaii, and San Diego State are predicted to finish fifth, seventh, and eighth respectively. These preseason projections reflect the impact of returning talent and anticipated schedule strengths. The outlook sets the stage for a highly competitive 2025 college football season.