The preseason AP Top 25 is expected to confirm what the preseason Coaches poll did a week ago. The first blockbuster matchup of the 2025 college football season should pit No. 1 versus No. 2. Arch Manning and the Texas Longhorns were the top program in the Coaches poll. The Ohio State Buckeyes were right behind them at No. 2.

The high school football season is just weeks away and it’s time for the 2025 High School on SI preseason poll. Here is how we see it heading into the season from both UIL and TAPPS schools. (Records from last season included): The high school season can start between the dates of Aug. 28-30, according to UIL and TAPPS.

Either Ohio State or Texas will be ranked as the No. 1 team in the country, with the other slotting behind at No. 2. Renowned college football insider Phil Steele believes that Ohio State will be No. 1 and Texas will be No. 2, while ESPN’s Bill Connelly believes the opposite will be true.