Division I Football
- Texas is Preseason No. 1 in AP Top 25 for the First Time:1 The Texas Longhorns have secured the top spot in the Associated Press preseason poll for the first time in program history.2 They are followed by Penn State and Ohio State, with the top 10 also including Clemson, Georgia, Notre Dame, Oregon, Alabama, LSU, and Miami.3 The SEC has a record 10 teams in the preseason top 25.4
- Source: AP News
- College Football Coaches on the Hot Seat: Several coaches are facing increased pressure this season.5 The list includes Brent Venables (Oklahoma), Hugh Freeze (Auburn), Sam Pittman (Arkansas), Billy Napier (Florida), Luke Fickell (Wisconsin), and Lincoln Riley (USC).
- Source: AP News
- Tarleton State Earns Best Preseason Ranking in AFCA FCS Coaches Poll: The Texans have been ranked No. 8 in the AFCA FCS Coaches Poll, their highest preseason honor yet.6 Last year’s national champion, North Dakota State, is ranked No. 1.7
- Source: Tarleton Sports
Division II Football
- Minnesota State Ranked No. 11 in AFCA Preseason Poll: Following a run to the national semifinals last season, Minnesota State has been ranked 11th in the American Football Coaches Association Division II Preseason Poll.8 Ferris State, the defending national champion, is ranked No. 1.
- Slippery Rock Opens Season Ranked No. 4: The Slippery Rock University football team will begin its 2025 campaign ranked fourth in the AFCA Division II Coaches Poll.9 This ranking ties the program’s highest preseason ranking ever.
Division III Football
- D3football.com Podcast Discusses Preseason Poll: A recent D3football.com podcast covers the new preseason Top 25, highlighting the wide range of votes for many teams, including North Central.10 The podcast also features an interview with Kean coach Dan Garrett and a discussion on the new-look Presidents’ Athletic Conference.
- Source: D3blogs
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