College Football Preseason Top 25

The school soccer season begins in lower than two months. With that, right here is the 2025 faculty soccer Preseason high 25.

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25. Kansas State Wildcats

Chris Klieman has six offensive gamers and 5 defensive gamers returning this season. Avery Johnson is again at quarterback and working again Dylan Edwards creates among the best backfields within the convention.The protection must take a step ahead in 2025, however they’ve loads of expertise again, particularly up entrance.  

24. Missouri Tigers

Quarterback Beau Pribula and working again Ahmad Hardy each transferred in to assist an offense that misplaced quite a bit from final season. The energy of Missouri can be on the defensive facet of the ball, the place they ranked twentieth in factors allowed final season, and retain seven starters from final season’s group. 

23. Texas A&M Aggies

Texas A&M has loads of expertise on the offensive line coming again. Marcel Reed must take a step ahead at quarterback, however he can have good ability place gamers to work with, together with working backs Le’Veon Moss and Rueben Owens to go together with huge receiver KC Concepcion. Mike Elko ought to get higher play out of a protection that returns most of its again seven. 

22. Nebraska Cornhuskers

Nebraska hit the switch portal arduous this offseason to assist out quarterback Dylan Raiola. Dane Secret is in at huge receiver after being in at Kentucky to assist the offense, whereas Dasan McCullough will assist get after the quarterback on protection. If Raiola imrpoves, the Cornhuskers can enhance on their 6-6 common season from a yr in the past. 

21. Iowa State Cyclones

Rocco Becht has had loads of expertise at quarterback over the past two seasons and will have a stable yr even after shedding some receivers to the NFL. The offensive line brings again 4 starters, whereas the protection may enhance simply by being more healthy this yr. A return to the Large 12 Championship Recreation might be within the playing cards for the Cyclones. 

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20. Louisville Cardinals

Jeff Brohm bought extra out of Tyler Shough than anybody earlier than and now will get to work with USC switch Miller Moss at quarterback. Isaac Brown was a star at working again final season and there are a couple of stable huge receivers to make the most of. Brohm can have the offense rolling and if the protection may be respectable, they’ve an opportunity to compete within the ACC. 

19. Oklahoma Sooners

Quarterback John Mateer was a star at Washington State and now can use his playmaking capacity for the Sooners. With working again Jaydn Ott coming from Cal and a gifted huge receiver room led by returnee Deion Burks, the offense may be dynamic. R Mason Thomas leads the cross rush and Brent Venables ought to have the protection enhancing this season.

18. Michigan Wolverines

Michigan’s protection ranked nineteenth final season in factors allowed and have a number of key gamers again, particularly at edge rusher and within the secondary. Bryce Underwood has a lot at potential at quarterback, however continues to be a freshman. If he can present stable play, Michigan may push for a CFP spot. 

17. Miami Hurricanes

Rueben Bain Jr. had 7.5 sacks as a freshman, however struggled with harm final season. If he’s wholesome, the protection may be significantly better. Carson Beck enters at quarterback and can have a stable offensive line in entrance of him. New ability place gamers might want to step up, however expertise is there. 

16. SMU Mustangs

Kevin Jennings is again at quarterback after main the group to the CFP final season. SMU can have a great offensive line and tight finish in RJ Maryland to assist the offense. New faces enter the fold up entrance for the protection, however they do have some expertise within the secondary to work with. 

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15. Ole Miss Rebels

Austin Simmons was capable of get some expertise at quarterback final season and appeared like he may have a future. Ole Miss hit the switch portal arduous once more this offseason with notable names like Harrison Wallace and De’Zhaun Stribling coming in. The protection may battle to rank second once more in factors allowed per recreation, however they do have a star linebacker in Suntarine Perkins, who had 10.5 sacks final season. 

14. Texas Tech Pink Raiders

Texas Tech flexed their NIL cash this offseason and will have a Large 12 Championship by the top of the season. Behren Morton returns at quarterback after passing for 3,335 yards and 27 touchdowns final season. They had been good on offense final season, however actually wanted to repair the protection. Edge rusher David Bailey is available in from Stanford after having seven sacks final season and may actually jumpstart the unit. 

13. South Carolina Gamecocks

Edge rusher Dylan Stewart is poised for an enormous yr defensively, however the Gamecocks may also have to switch a couple of NFL gamers on their protection. Whereas the protection might take a step again, the offense has actual potential if quarterback LaNorris Sellers can enhance his accuracy to make him much more of a dual-threat. With stable offensive linemen in entrance of him, Sellers can have the possibility to develop this season.

12. Florida Gators

Billy Napier was capable of get off of the new seat final season by successful eight video games in opposition to a troublesome schedule. Quite a lot of the hype for the season surrounds quarterback DJ Lagway, who performed properly as a freshman. The Gators return 13 whole starters and will have stars on either side of the ball. Working again Jayden Baugh, huge receivers J. Michael Sturdivant, Eugene Wilson, Dallas Wilson, defensive deal with Caleb Banks and defensive finish Tyreak Sapp all might be in retailer for giant years too. 

11. Illinois Combating Illinois

Illinois gained 10 video games final season and was capable of retain a variety of its roster. Quarterback Luke Altmyer handed for two,717 yards and 22 touchdowns and can have his whole offensive line again in entrance of him. Defensively, Gabe Jacas can assist get after the quarterback, whereas the Combating Illini have a variety of their secondary again, which may lead the group to complete within the high 25 in factors allowed this season. 

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10. Arizona State Solar Devils

Sam Leavitt appeared like a seasoned professional at quarterback final season and can pair with huge receiver Jordyn Tyson to have an amazing offense. Military-transfer Kanye Udoh will assist with the lack of Cam Skattebo. With 9 defensive starters again from final yr’s CFP group, Arizona State ought to make a push for the Large 12 Championship once more. 

9. Oregon Geese

Dante Moore transferred in and sat behind Dillon Gabriel final season, Now, the previous highly-touted recruit will get his likelihood to guide the offense with some gifted gamers round him. Working again Makhi Hughes, huge receiver Dakorian Moore and left deal with Isaiah World all are notable gamers to assist Moore’s development. Defensively, Oregon has some notable gamers in edge rusher Matayo Uiagalelei and security Dillon Thieneman, who transfers in from Purdue. 

8. Alabama Crimson Tide

Final yr might not have gone like Alabama would have appreciated, however they nonetheless have one of the gifted rosters within the sports activities. Irrespective of who they begin at quarterback, they’ll possible match into Kalen DeBoer’s offense higher. With Ryan Williams and Germie Bernard at huge receiver and Kaydn Proctor and Parker Brailsford on the offensive line, the Crimson Tide have two pairs of gamers at completely different ranges serving to the offense. Linebacker Deontae Lawson determined to return to highschool and can be joined by an skilled secondary. 

7. Georgia Bulldogs

Staying wholesome can be key for Georgia after final season didn’t finish the best way they’d’ve thought. The offensive line must be stable and the Bulldogs have upgrades on the ability positions, however a variety of their ceiling this season will depend upon Gunnar Stockton’s play at quarterback. Defensively, Christen Miller can create an impression at nostril deal with, whereas CJ Allen is without doubt one of the greatest linebackers in faculty. Cornerback Daylen Everette can enhance to actually make Georgia’s protection extra feared. 

6. Notre Dame Combating Irish

Charles Jagusah broke his arm this offseason, however Notre Dame’s offensive line must be among the many greatest within the sport regardless. They’ve upgraded their receiver room, which can be helpful to maintain groups from stacking the field in opposition to Jeremiyah Love. Whoever wins the quarterback job, between CJ Carr and Kenny Minchey can have loads of assist. Loads was misplaced up entrance on protection, however the secondary has loads of expertise and expertise. 

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5. LSU Tigers

LSU’s protection was a large number final season, however with a wholesome Harold Perkins and transfers like edge rusher Patrick Payton and cornerback Mansoor Delane there may be hope for enchancment. The true space for potential is on offense with returning quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, who is without doubt one of the Heisman favorites. Whereas the offensive line wants to switch quite a bit, he has so many gifted receivers to throw to and a gifted working again in Caden Durham. 

4. Clemson Tigers

There are stars in all places for Clemson and competing for a nationwide championship must be the expectation. 4 starters come again on the offensive line and the huge receiver room must be one of the best it has been in years. Cade Klubnik actually improved final yr and another step up and he may win the Heisman. Their defensive position has two stars in defensive deal with Peter Woods and edge rusher TJ Parker. There’s expertise at each degree of the protection with Aveion Terrell manning one of many nook spots as properly. 

3. Ohio State Buckeyes

Breaking in a brand new quarterback isn’t straightforward, however Julian Sayin is gifted and he’ll have a variety of good receivers to work with. Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate are each going to have good seasons, however the huge receiver room additionally has depth. Security Caleb Downs is without doubt one of the greatest gamers within the sport, however the protection has loads of gamers who bought their toes moist final yr who can thrive in greater roles this season. A repeat might not occur, however Ohio State must be close to the highest of faculty soccer once more this season. 

2. Texas Longhorns

Texas has persistently improved over the previous couple of seasons and now Arch Manning may take them excessive. He has a number of good working backs, a star receiver in Ryan Wingo and a stable tight finish in Jack Endries to assist him. The offensive line wants new faces to step up, however the protection must be among the best within the nation. Linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. is everywhere in the discipline and had 113 tackles final season. The cross rush must be stable, however the secondary has some actual potential this season. 

1. Penn State Nittany Lions  

The Nittany Lions retained a variety of key gamers who may’ve gone professional. Quarterback Drew Allar improved final season and working backs Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen are going to guide a great dashing assault. The receiver room was upgraded with the additions of Kyron Hudson, Davonte Ross and Trebor Pena. The offensive line brings again most starters, whereas the protection has good playmakers at each degree. Dani Dennis-Sutton can wreak havoc on the sting with Zane Durant being disruptive on the inside. AJ Harris is an effective nook who will lead a stable secondary. 

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