Memphis, Nebraska, Michigan State Receive Votes but Miss US LBM Coaches Poll

The 2025 preseason college football Coaches Poll shows several notable teams falling short of the Top 25 rankings. Memphis Tigers, despite a record 21 wins over the last two seasons, ranked 34th and received the highest votes in the American Conference but lagged significantly behind the 25th-ranked Boise State. Missouri and Nebraska also failed to crack the Top 25, with Nebraska receiving some votes but remaining unranked. Michigan State received no votes in the preseason poll, continuing its struggle after a 5-7 season and aiming to end a three-year bowl drought under second-year head coach Jonathan Smith. The Southeastern Conference placed nine teams in the Top 25, underscoring the competitive nature of the conference this season. These rankings reflect ongoing transitions and challenges for several programs as they prepare for the upcoming season.