FOOTBALL

My CFB Top 25 Prediction

Andrae Hawes | August 24, 2025

College football is upon us, and with that is a fresh AP ranking. However, today I will be giving you my predictions on what that list will look like at the end of the season:

Ohio State. Remain a great team. I honestly see them going back-to-back.
Texas. In Arch we trust. Bounceback year.
Georgia. In Stockton we trust. Bounceback year.
Alabama. Ryan Williams does his thing, and Bama are back in the CFP.
Penn State. Well-balanced. CFP-bound.
LSU. Don’t know what to expect, really. High ceiling, low floor.
Notre Dame. Very disciplined team. CFP-bound.
Tennessee. Defense decides their fate here.
Michigan. Great defense, but just not enough offense.
Oregon. Talent, talent, talent.
Clemson. Scary defense. QB room is a little shaky.
Utah. Shocking the world.
Oklahoma. Decent team that will surprise some people.
Missouri. Sleeper. Look out for some upsets.
Washington. Comeback season.
Miami. Wouldn’t be surprised to see them lower. Talent ≠ success.
Texas A&M. Great roster, but don’t expect much from them.
Ole Miss. Similar to Tennessee, offense isn’t what’s holding them back.
Kansas State. Another sleeper.
Florida State. Bounceback year if you will. Still not up to their standards, though.
Wisconsin. Run that ball!
Texas Tech. Third Texas team on this list.
Boise State. Losing the (deserved) Heisman winner does something to a team.
SMU. Top-25 again.
Iowa. Bo-ring.