Entering the 2025 college football season, every Top 25 team is carrying an optimistic feeling with varying levels of confidence.

Among the 50 players selected for our two All-America teams, Minnesota safety Koi Perich is the only one whose team didn’t receive a vote in the preseason Associated Press poll — and the Gophers were still solid (8-5 overall and 5-4 in the Big Ten).

Though college football is undergoing constant change with the transfer portal, NIL and conference realignment, the collection of talent in the sport has never been better. Player development and retention has given us a top tier of stars that are,

Breaking down your player rankings into tiers is a great way to identify gaps in draft value. Here is a look at 2025 TE tiers.

West Lyon moves down from Class 2A to 1A this season while Tri-Center moves up from A to 1A. Both were crowned champions like Grundy Center a season ago. Iowa City Regina is also looking to get back to the top of the mountain while several others seek a shot at glory.

The USA Today Network Ohio High School Football Super 25 Preseason Poll features assorted Southwest Ohio-area teams ranked before the 2024 season.