by Wayne Root
Wednesday, Sep 10, 2025
1. Ohio State (2-0)
You will be shocked to learn that Ohio State's offense looked far better in a 70-0 win against Grambling than it did in the 14-7 victory over Texas.
Next Opponent: Ohio
2. Penn St (2-0)
The Nittany Lions haven't looked incredible, but you can't be sure they're really trying to. It's a veteran team without a lot of question marks on the depth chart, so it's only logical that the focus of a soft nonconference slate is to get some reps in and stay healthy
Next Opponent: Villanova
3. Oregon 2-0)
Very few like to hear about west coast teams but through two games, this looks like the same old Oregon offense we've come to know -- something I can't say about many other teams in the country right now.
Next Opponent: Northwestern
4. LSU (2-0)
I certainly did but perhaps poll voters should reconsider how impressive LSU's road win was against Clemson. I think this team is pretty good, but we may not learn how good before October.
Next Opponent: Florida
5. Miami (Fla) (2-0)
Florida State is charging up my ratings quickly, but right now, Miami looks to be the ACC's best hope. The Canes followed up their win over Notre Dame with a scrimmage against Bethune-Cookman, and now must avoid becoming the third ranked team to lose to South Florida
Next Opponent: So Florida
6. Georgia (2-0)
Should we be concerned about Gunner Stockton? He hasn't played poorly to start the season, but he hasn't looked incredible against inferior competition, either. Georgia does have a habit of going half-speed in their early-season cupcake games. No cupcake this week.
You will be shocked to learn that Ohio State's offense looked far better in a 70-0 win against Grambling than it did in the 14-7 victory over Texas.
Next Opponent: Ohio
2. Penn St (2-0)
The Nittany Lions haven't looked incredible, but you can't be sure they're really trying to. It's a veteran team without a lot of question marks on the depth chart, so it's only logical that the focus of a soft nonconference slate is to get some reps in and stay healthy
Next Opponent: Villanova
3. Oregon 2-0)
Very few like to hear about west coast teams but through two games, this looks like the same old Oregon offense we've come to know -- something I can't say about many other teams in the country right now.
Next Opponent: Northwestern
4. LSU (2-0)
I certainly did but perhaps poll voters should reconsider how impressive LSU's road win was against Clemson. I think this team is pretty good, but we may not learn how good before October.
Next Opponent: Florida
5. Miami (Fla) (2-0)
Florida State is charging up my ratings quickly, but right now, Miami looks to be the ACC's best hope. The Canes followed up their win over Notre Dame with a scrimmage against Bethune-Cookman, and now must avoid becoming the third ranked team to lose to South Florida
Next Opponent: So Florida
6. Georgia (2-0)
Should we be concerned about Gunner Stockton? He hasn't played poorly to start the season, but he hasn't looked incredible against inferior competition, either. Georgia does have a habit of going half-speed in their early-season cupcake games. No cupcake this week.
Next Opponent: Tennessee
7. Ole Miss (2-0)
The Rebels are currently alone in first place in the SEC because they've played in the league's only conference game so far this year. The Rebels beat Kentucky 30-23, and after the game, Lane Kiffin apologized to gamblers for allowing Kentucky to kick a field goal late to get a backdoor cover
Next Opponent: Western Michigan
8. Texas (1-1)
Week 2 brought a new obsession: digging through old photos of Arch Manning to see if they should worry about his grimace when he throws. Well, while I won't go to the lengths Steve Sarkisian is willing to, the evidence suggests that's just how Arch looks.
Next Opponent: UTEP
9. Notre Dame (0-1)
It is funny that the Irish climbed a spot in our poll during their bye. They haven't won yet, but damn, they looked impressive in practice.
Next Opponent: Texas A&M
10. Florida State (2-0)
Florida State might be genuinely good, and it's a win over Bama that will make a lot more sense come November than it did last week
Next Opponent: Bye Week
