The AP Top 25 college football preseason poll leads with the Texas Longhorns and Penn State ranking at No. 1 and No. 2. Read highlights and analysis ahead of the 2025 CFB season.

Some of the top football prospects in the nation are reportedly making some wild demands amid the Class of 2027 recruiting cycle. College football programs are always hard at work trying to secure the best players for their squads.

So we asked our college football reporters for a player on each team in our updated Way-Too-Early Top 25 who may not be on the radar of most fans but could play a significant role in a conference race or the chase for a College Football Playoff bid.

Indiana and Ohio State are both in Joel Klatt’s elite tier, but another Big Ten team sits at No. 1 in his post-spring top 25.

The recruiting cycle for the Class of 2027 is underway, as college football programs are doing what they can to secure commitments from the top players in the country.

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His new offensive coordinator, Frank Reich, is also back in the pros after his last coaching stint with the Panthers lasted just 12 weeks. On Wednesday, Reich noted that Smith is a “perfect” fit for his offensive scheme.