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Springtime in college football is a curious beast—part hopeful rebuild, part full-blown frenzy. As programs grind through spring practices and juggle the ever-tantalizing transfer portal, fans start crafting their fall fantasies while coaches sweat buckets just trying to hold it all together. This year, Ari Wasserman from On3.com dropped a post-spring Top 25 ranking that’s shaking up some expectations—Penn State sitting pretty at No. 1, no less, while reigning champs Ohio State find themselves a notch below. Now, I’ve got to wonder: is it really the era of super-teams behind us, or just a clever mirage? With James Franklin’s squad boasting a loaded roster—Drew Allar possibly a top-5 NFL draft pick, a running back duo that’s downright lethal, and a shored-up receiver corps—maybe the Nittany Lions’ climb to the summit isn’t so surprising after all. But here’s a kicker: can Penn State keep that momentum when autumn kicks in and the real games count? Something tells me that the storylines this season are going to be as unpredictable as spring itself. Care to take the plunge? LEARN MORE.
The spring is a pivotal time for college football programs as they build their rosters for the upcoming fall. From spring practices to the transfer portal, a lot of work goes into getting ready for what fans see on Saturdays.
On Monday, On3.com‘s Ari Wasserman revealed his post-spring Top 25 now that the dust has settled a bit — and some fans might be surprised to see where the reigning national championship contenders are slotted.
Here’s a look at the full Top 25 below:
- Penn State Nittany Lions
- Texas Longhorns
- Clemson Tigers
- Ohio State Buckeyes
- LSU Tigers
- Georgia Bulldogs
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Alabama Crimson Tide
- Oregon Ducks
- Illinois Fighting Illini
- Florida Gators
- BYU Cougars
- Arizona State Sun Devils
- South Carolina Gamecocks
- Auburn Tigers
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
- Oklahoma Sooners
- Michigan Wolverines
- Ole Miss Rebels
- Miami Hurricanes
- SMU Mustangs
- Louisville Cardinals
- Kansas State Wildcats
- Tennessee Volunteers
- Texas A&M Aggies
When it comes to why James Franklin’s team was No. 1, Wasserman pointed to the Nittany Lions’ returning starters:
This isn’t the super-team era anymore. With that in mind, look at what Penn State is bringing back from a team that was a drive away from going to the national title game last season. They have a quarterback in Drew Allar who may be a top-5 pick in the NFL Draft next year, the best running back duo in the country in Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen, along with one of the best edge rushers in Dani Dennis-Sutton. Oh, and Penn State addressed its receiver problem by picking up Kyron Hudson (USC), Devonte Ross (Troy) and, most recently, Trebor Pena (Syracuse) in the portal. Why shouldn’t Penn State be No. 1?
There’s certainly a lot to like about Penn State in 2025. But do you think they’ll still be atop the rankings when fall camp opens?
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