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.

It's pretty rare that there's ever a serious race for No. 1 in the preseason AP Top 25 poll. Even if there's a debate, it's typically settled long before ballots are cast. Over the last 20 seasons, the difference in first-place votes between No.

The AP Top 25 college football preseason poll leads with the Texas Longhorns and Penn State ranking at No. 1 and No. 2. Read highlights and analysis ahead of the 2025 CFB season.