2025 CFB Polls and Rankings

[forkbeard3777]

I still believe the SEC top to bottom is the deepest conference; however, I certainly will admit that with the change in the college football landscape, its certainly tapered off some - especially at the top.

- Alabama, naturally, was going to take a step back when Saban retired. Maybe DeBoer can right the ship (hope not), but I don't think we'll ever see another dynasty run like that in our lifetime. They should be good (I've heard good things about their offensive line and defense), but until DeBoer gets his QB, it's hard to judge.

- Georgia is still really good, certainly a top 10 team, but they currently aren't that pulverizing juggernaut from a few years ago.

- Texas is Texas. The talent is there and they're always good, but I've always felt (both in Big 12 and SEC play) that teams just don't fear them or their style of play.

- LSU has tapered off with Kelly. Although (and this has been posted in other threads), despite this year's schedule, I do feel good about the group he's assembled this year. If he can't make a run at it this year, he never will.

- OU has regressed.

- Florida isn't what they used to be (although, I do think they'll be a solid, improved team). They just aren't what they were in the 90's - 2000s.

- Tennessee is improving, but they aren't elite.

- Auburn, for whatever reason, has drastically regressed. I thought they'd be much better on Freeze. This team won a NC, played for another (and lost in the final seconds), and had an undefeated season in '04. They've really fallen on hard times.

- South Carolina is that consistent 7, 8 win team. They'll sneak up on a team here or there and they're pretty good, but not elite. Spurrier's teams were better.

- Ole Miss has improved under Kiffin. The running joke is that they're snakebit and will never make the SEC, but they are arguably the lone team that's elevated their play consistently under Kiffin.

- A&M same ole same ole Texas 8&4

- Arkansas has greatly regressed from the Petrino days. They used to field a lot of good teams. They can still be a pain in the ass, but they aren't winning 9, 10, 11+ games anymore.

- Kentucky has taken a step back from Stoops' prior teams.

- Vanderbilt appears to be on the up and up, but even Franklin had them winning 9 games. They aren't there, yet.

- Mississippi State has obviously fallen off from the Dan Mullen and Leach years.

There's still a lot of talent and good teams there, it's just not what it used to be.

 

[Irish du Nord]

I still believe the SEC top to bottom is the deepest conference; however, I certainly will admit that with the change in the college football landscape, its certainly tapered off some - especially at the top.

- Alabama, naturally, was going to take a step back when Saban retired. Maybe DeBoer can right the ship (hope not), but I don't think we'll ever see another dynasty run like that in our lifetime. They should be good (I've heard good things about their offensive line and defense), but until DeBoer gets his QB, it's hard to judge.

- Georgia is still really good, certainly a top 10 team, but they currently aren't that pulverizing juggernaut from a few years ago.

- Texas is Texas. The talent is there and they're always good, but I've always felt (both in Big 12 and SEC play) that teams just don't fear them or their style of play.

- LSU has tapered off with Kelly. Although (and this has been posted in other threads), despite this year's schedule, I do feel good about the group he's assembled this year. If he can't make a run at it this year, he never will.

- OU has regressed.

- Florida isn't what they used to be (although, I do think they'll be a solid, improved team). They just aren't what they were in the 90's - 2000s.

- Tennessee is improving, but they aren't elite.

- Auburn, for whatever reason, has drastically regressed. I thought they'd be much better on Freeze. This team won a NC, played for another (and lost in the final seconds), and had an undefeated season in '04. They've really fallen on hard times.

- South Carolina is that consistent 7, 8 win team. They'll sneak up on a team here or there and they're pretty good, but not elite. Spurrier's teams were better.

- Ole Miss has improved under Kiffin. The running joke is that they're snakebit and will never make the SEC, but they are arguably the lone team that's elevated their play consistently under Kiffin.

- A&M same ole same ole Texas 8&4

- Arkansas has greatly regressed from the Petrino days. They used to field a lot of good teams. They can still be a pain in the ass, but they aren't winning 9, 10, 11+ games anymore.

- Kentucky has taken a step back from Stoops' prior teams.

- Vanderbilt appears to be on the up and up, but even Franklin had them winning 9 games. They aren't there, yet.

- Mississippi State has obviously fallen off from the Dan Mullen and Leach years.

There's still a lot of talent and good teams there, it's just not what it used to be.

If by top to bottom you mean more bottom than top then I agree. The top of the SEC was not all that deep nor was it very good last year. I’m inclined to agree that the bottom/middle of the SEC is better than any other conference though. Its tough to make claims about that though with the non-playoff postseason being more insignificant than ever.

 

[NDPhilly]

#6 in preseason SP+

Miami and #14 and A&M at #13

 

[Irish du Nord]

#6 in preseason SP+

Miami and #14 and A&M at #13

Saint John's University the #2 D3 team behind North Central.

Bill's fooling himself with Saint Thomas ahead of them. No evidence for that ranking, just pure FCS bias. 38-20 is the score until the boys on Summit Ave decide they're man enough to put the Johnnies back on the schedule.

 

[SeekNDestroy]

Saint John's University the #2 D3 team behind North Central.

Bill's fooling himself with Saint Thomas ahead of them. No evidence for that ranking, just pure FCS bias. 38-20 is the score until the boys on Summit Ave decide they're man enough to put the Johnnies back on the schedule.

Are you a Johnie? My dad was class of ‘64.

 

[Irish du Nord]

Are you a Johnie? My dad was class of ‘64.

I went to ND but I am the only non-Johnnie or Bennie in my immediate family. My Grandparents lived in Collegeville and I was up there constantly growing up.

 

[IRISHDODGER]

I still believe the SEC top to bottom is the deepest conference; however, I certainly will admit that with the change in the college football landscape, its certainly tapered off some - especially at the top.

- Alabama, naturally, was going to take a step back when Saban retired. Maybe DeBoer can right the ship (hope not), but I don't think we'll ever see another dynasty run like that in our lifetime. They should be good (I've heard good things about their offensive line and defense), but until DeBoer gets his QB, it's hard to judge.

- Georgia is still really good, certainly a top 10 team, but they currently aren't that pulverizing juggernaut from a few years ago.

- Texas is Texas. The talent is there and they're always good, but I've always felt (both in Big 12 and SEC play) that teams just don't fear them or their style of play.

- LSU has tapered off with Kelly. Although (and this has been posted in other threads), despite this year's schedule, I do feel good about the group he's assembled this year. If he can't make a run at it this year, he never will.

- OU has regressed.

- Florida isn't what they used to be (although, I do think they'll be a solid, improved team). They just aren't what they were in the 90's - 2000s.

- Tennessee is improving, but they aren't elite.

- Auburn, for whatever reason, has drastically regressed. I thought they'd be much better on Freeze. This team won a NC, played for another (and lost in the final seconds), and had an undefeated season in '04. They've really fallen on hard times.

- South Carolina is that consistent 7, 8 win team. They'll sneak up on a team here or there and they're pretty good, but not elite. Spurrier's teams were better.

- Ole Miss has improved under Kiffin. The running joke is that they're snakebit and will never make the SEC, but they are arguably the lone team that's elevated their play consistently under Kiffin.

- A&M same ole same ole Texas 8&4

- Arkansas has greatly regressed from the Petrino days. They used to field a lot of good teams. They can still be a pain in the ass, but they aren't winning 9, 10, 11+ games anymore.

- Kentucky has taken a step back from Stoops' prior teams.

- Vanderbilt appears to be on the up and up, but even Franklin had them winning 9 games. They aren't there, yet.

- Mississippi State has obviously fallen off from the Dan Mullen and Leach years.

There's still a lot of talent and good teams there, it's just not what it used to be.

Too early for narratives on some of those teams. I predict Bama outperforms expectations b/c majority think last year under DeBoer was the standard & they’re just too talented.

aTm is interesting. They get hyped up early & end up winning 8 games. On the flip side Elko in year 2 at Duke seemed to put his mark on the program. Will he do that in College Station or will they return the the mean?

I’ll root for Vandy b/c of Clark Lea. He’s played tougher schedules than Franklin. JF is a good coach & PSU definitely peaked at the right time last year b/c I underrated them after it took OT for them to beat SC. But go back & look at Franklin’s resume while at Vandy. I get it…it’s Vandy but the schedule helped out a lot.

Auburn is the schizophrenic relative who would be fine if they stayed on their meds. They’ve had some exciting teams especially under Malzahn. Be honest though, they caught lightning in a bottle in 2010 b/c of one person…Cam Newton. If that wasn’t the case, they don’t get rid of Chizik as quick as they did…even Auburn. They’re like UGA under Dooley. Solid team but never a NC contender. Then he got Herschel. What happened when Herschel left?

Talking to my Ole Miss buddy, he claims their new QB is better than Dart. We shall see.

Arkansas fans desperately wanted Mike Leach or Lane Kiffin last go around. That way, at least in lean years; it’d be an exciting offense w/ an enigmatic personality at HC. They‘re ready for Pittman to be canned which means the opposite will happen (again…narratives). Petrino could ride their QB to 7-8 wins against that impossible schedule and stick around awhile longer. As long as one of those wins isn’t an upset over ND, I don’t care.

Mizzou has the most cake schedule year in/year out since they joined the SEC. They were just as or more successful in the SEC East than they were in the B12. Until UGA became dominant, that division wasn’t imposing to anyone post Urban Meyer at UF.

MSU, KY, AR & Vandy continue to be SEC in name only. They’ll keep riding the coattails of the rest & keep cashing those checks while chanting “SEC, SEC, SEC”.

Is it the best conference top to bottom. Who knows? Who cares? I say that b/c if they are, it’s not enough to be a no-brainer like it was when Saban & Meyer were running that conference.

 

[NDWarrior]

Whatever... Joel Klatt releases his CFP bracket and sees Notre Dame making an early exit

 

[en dee seattle]

Saint John's University the #2 D3 team behind North Central.

Bill's fooling himself with Saint Thomas ahead of them. No evidence for that ranking, just pure FCS bias. 38-20 is the score until the boys on Summit Ave decide they're man enough to put the Johnnies back on the schedule.

Go Tommies!

 

[IRISHDODGER]

 

[NDpendent]

Dropped to #9 in the coaches poll

 

[BeatSC]

That seems fair.

 

[Old Man Mike]

Interesting. One poll writer/commentator said: The drop-off from the top nine teams and everyone else is strikingly wide. (He was, I assume, meaning the combined roster firepower plus first week eye-test.) (I almost agree with him, though not exactly.)

Those nine teams were/are: 3 B1Gs (OSU, PSU, OR); 3 SECs (LSU, GA, TX); 2 ACCs (MIA, CLEM); and ND.

I get that this can easily change (well, not exactly "easily", but some can muscle in, like FSU), but this tells me something about ND. A lot of people out there still think (solidly) that ND is a top ten team. ... in a 12 team play-off year.

Let's just not @#$% this up further and we're still there.

 

[SportsingHard]

- Texas is Texas. The talent is there and they're always good, but I've always felt (both in Big 12 and SEC play) that teams just don't fear them or their style of play.

From 2010 to 2022, Texas sucked donkey balls, and it wasn't the first time. While no program is "always good," that description fits Ohio State far better than anybody else.

2010	Mack Brown	5–7	2–6	6th (South)
2011	Mack Brown	8–5	4–5	T–6th	W Holiday
2012	Mack Brown	9–4	5–4	T–3rd	W Alamo	18	19
2013	Mack Brown	8–5	7–2	T–2nd	L Alamo
Charlie Strong (Big 12 Conference) (2014–2016)
2014	Charlie Strong	6–7	5–4	T–6th	L Texas
2015	Charlie Strong	5–7	4–5	T–5th
2016	Charlie Strong	5–7	3–6	T–6th
Tom Herman (Big 12 Conference) (2017–2020)
2017	Tom Herman	7–6	5–4	T–4th	W Texas
2018	Tom Herman	10–4	7–2	2nd	W Sugar†	9	9
2019	Tom Herman	8–5	5–4	T–3rd	W Alamo		25
2020	Tom Herman	7–3	5–3	3rd	W Alamo	20	19
Steve Sarkisian (Big 12 Conference) (2021–2023)
2021	Steve Sarkisian	5–7	3–6	7th
2022	Steve Sarkisian	8–5	6–3	3rd	L Alamo	25	25

 

[sfk324]

Dropped to #9 in the coaches poll

9 in AP as well

 

[IrishWayDomer]

#9 in the AP is awesome. Was hoping Texas A&M moved up a bit more but understand why they didn't.

 

[Huntr]

#9 in the AP is awesome.

Ain't nobody gettin pole-axed for a 3 point loss to a top 10 team on the road.

ND is still on track.

 

[ab2cmiller]

Dropped to #9 in the coaches poll

That seems fair.

Based upon comments from the faithful on this board, I'd begin to think we don't deserve top 25.

Garbage OL
Garbage DL
Garbage TE
Garbage OC
Garbage DC
I'm probably leaving someone out.

Most of the comments seem to remind me of a game I watched years ago in the stadium when we were playing Navy.

Incomplete Pass - Drunk asshole behind me starts slobbering and screaming in my ear. Why the hell are we passing, we need to run the damn ball down their throats. We're like twice as big as they are, they can't stop us.

10 minutes later

Stuffed run play on 4th and 2. Drunk asshole behind me screams "Why the hell aren't we passing, they knew we were going to run the damn ball."

 

[NDPhilly]

College Football Ratings Page

Still #4 in Sargarin, who was the most accurate CFB power ranker last year. A&M at 10, which would equate to around a -6 point spread for the Irish.

 

[NumbersGuy0520]

College Football Ratings Page

Still #4 in Sargarin, who was the most accurate CFB power ranker last year. A&M at 10, which would equate to around a -6 point spread for the Irish.

FanDuel has -6.5 live right now.

-425 to win 9+ games.
-150 to win 10+ games.
Yes/No playoffs at -110.

These would increase well with a win against the Aggies.

 

[BeatSC]

Based upon comments from the faithful on this board, I'd begin to think we don't deserve top 25.

Garbage OL
Garbage DL
Garbage TE
Garbage OC
Garbage DC
I'm probably leaving someone out.

Most of the comments seem to remind me of a game I watched years ago in the stadium when we were playing Navy.

Incomplete Pass - Drunk asshole behind me starts slobbering and screaming in my ear. Why the hell are we passing, we need to run the damn ball down their throats. We're like twice as big as they are, they can't stop us.

10 minutes later

Stuffed run play on 4th and 2. Drunk asshole behind me screams "Why the hell aren't we passing, they knew we were going to run the damn ball."

Assign grades to those areas. Anyone better than a C? We have enough talent to overcome several functions playing average at best.

 

[NDPhilly]

Being #9 is a testament to how much Freeman changed the perception of this program last year. No doubt we drop further in previous years. Getting the benefit of the doubt much more now.

 

[SportsingHard]

Being #9 is a testament to how much Freeman changed the perception of this program last year. No doubt we drop further in previous years. Getting the benefit of the doubt much more now.

Absolutely. Just read and didn't see a single complaint about ND's ranking.

 

[NDPhilly]

Absolutely. Just read and didn't see a single complaint about ND's ranking.

Yup, Most people aren’t watching the game in depth like us. They see a box score where we tied them in yards on the road with a RS freshman QB but lost the turnover battle 2-0. Which is another reason that this loss won’t hurt us at all come playoff time, assuming we make it there.

As someone who saw how Miami generally controlled the LOS, I would have dropped us a bit further.

 

[IrishSteelhead]

The coaches poll was pretty disrespectful to Miami.

Imo, anyone with the stones to schedule a week one banger should be top 5 after, no exceptions.


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[fightingirish26]

The coaches poll was pretty disrespectful to Miami.

Imo, anyone with the stones to schedule a week one banger should be top 5 after, no exceptions.


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Miami didn't schedule ND, the ACC did, and they also pussied out of the game scheduled to be in South Bend last season

 

[NDpendent]

Absolutely. Just read and didn't see a single complaint about ND's ranking.

There are a couple jabronis in there however this one got six downvotes

 

[Bane]

There are a couple jabronis in there however this one got six downvotes

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What's u/Lolol000lolol's username here?

 

[NDpendent]

What's u/Lolol000lolol's username here?

@Canes4theWin ??

 

[IrishSteelhead]

There are a couple jabronis in there however this one got six downvotes

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That is actually one of the few legit boards Reddit has.

It’s not a smack board, and everyone is very self-deprecating of their own program.

Shit posters don’t last too long.


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