College football latest: AP Top 25 preseason rankings to be released Updated 6 mins ago The Associated Press preseason Top 25 college football poll is set to be released at noon EDT. The survey being released Monday dates back to 1936 and is among the nation’s longest-running ranking systems for the sport. Over 60 journalists decide the results, focusing on head-to-head wins and losses. Last season, Ohio State topped the poll after winning the national championship against Notre Dame. The 2025 season kicks off on Saturday, Aug. 23. The Big Ten and SEC rivalry continues this year, with both conferences proposing different playoff formats along with their battles on the field.

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