Florida opened as the No. 3 team in the Associated Press Top 25 as it seeks to win a second straight national championship in 2025-26.

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) in Laredo ranks 303rd overall, but it tops the state of Texas for cost and financing, making it the most affordable option among Texas higher-education institutions, with an overall score of 57.59.

Purdue is in title-or-bust mode as the top-ranked team, SEC flexes its muscle with six squads and there is a mid-major drought.

BYU came in at No. 8 in the preseason Associated Press men’s basketball top 25 rankings, which were released Monday. That is the highest the Cougars have ever been ranked in the preseason poll. It’s just the seventh time BYU has found itself ranked in the preseason top 25.

White Out games at Beaver Stadium reflect the passionate fan base the next Penn State head coach will have at his back. Isaiah Vazquez / This could be the most active coaching carousel college football has seen in many years.

Mike's top 25 college football teams heading into Week 8 of the 2025 season. His complete top 25 rankings, including Ohio State Oregon, LSU, and more.

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