Indiana: After a Dream Season, the Hoosiers Are Here to Stay I have the Indiana Hoosiers at No. 19 in my preseason Top 25. What head coach Curt Cignetti accomplished last season was nothing short of a miracle, transforming the…
Auburn: Loaded with Talent and Ready to End the Drought I have the Auburn Tigers at No. 18 in my preseason Top 25. After a baffling 2024 season where a top-10 statistical team finished with a 5-7 record, head coach…
Ole Miss: The Portal King’s Machine Reloads for Another Playoff Push I have the Ole Miss Rebels at No. 17 in my preseason Top 25. After a 2024 season that had a “National Title or Bust” feel, head coach Lane…
Kansas State: Reloading for a Run at the Big 12 Title I have the Kansas State Wildcats at No. 16 in my preseason Top 25. In a testament to the high standard head coach Chris Klieman has set, their 9-4…
Illinois: Proving a New Standard of Success I have the Illinois Fighting Illini at No. 15 in my preseason Top 25. After a historic 10-win season—the program’s first in over two decades—the question in Champaign is no longer about rebuilding;…
Arizona State: Defending the Crown and Aiming Higher I have the Arizona State Sun Devils at No. 14 in my preseason Top 25, and they are my clear pick to win the Big 12 once again. Last season, head coach…
Texas A&M: Primed for a Playoff Push I have Texas A&M at No. 12 in my preseason Top 25, and this is a team built for a significant leap in Mike Elko’s second season. After a year that showcased both…
Oklahoma: The Ultimate Darkhorse with a Heisman Hopeful at the Helm I have the Oklahoma Sooners at No. 11 in my preseason Top 25, and they are my favorite pick for a darkhorse College Football Playoff team. After a frustrating…
Miami: Talent-Packed Roster Aims for ACC Crown I have the Miami Hurricanes at No. 10 in my preseason Top 25, and they are my pick to challenge Clemson for the ACC title and earn their first-ever College Football Playoff bid.…
Oregon: A Championship Roster a Year Ahead of Schedule I have the Oregon Ducks at No. 9 in my preseason Top 25. This program is overflowing with more blue-chip talent than anyone in the country, but they are young. After…