Though college football is undergoing constant change with the transfer portal, NIL and conference realignment, the collection of talent in the sport has never been better. Player development and retention has given us a top tier of stars that are,

The preseason AP Top 25 Poll was released on Monday, and while it sparked plenty of debate among fans, there was little controversy surrounding the Texas Longhorns, who claimed the No. 1 ranking ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the No.

Clemson, Georgia and Ohio State, the defending national champs, lead the way with four picks. Alabama, LSU, Penn State and Texas are next with three apiece. Here is The Athletic ’s 2025 preseason All-America team.