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 SEC leads the way with 10 teams in the AP Top 25, the most ever by one conference. The Big Ten is second with six teams represented. With the season about to start, here's one big stat to know for each team in the AP Top 25.

Analyzing Penn State's placement in the US LBM Coaches Poll and the AP Top 25 Poll, and how it could impact the Nittany Lions' playoff seedings.