The initial College Football Playoff rankings are out, setting the stage for the final month of the 2025 season

The Texas Longhorns returned to the top 10 of The Associated Press college football poll, while the ACC has five teams ranked for the first time this season.

No. 24 James Madison of the Sun Belt Conference made its first AP poll appearance since 2023. The Dukes are 8-1, their only loss to Louisville, and are the highest-ranked G5 team. No. 25 South Florida of the American Conference is right behind, and Tulane of the American received the most votes among the unranked.

Four-star guard narrows list to five schools with NC State leading, decision expected before early signing period next week.

Rece Davis thinks Notre Dame is a top-five team in college football right now. Not based on wins, not based on resume, just based on what he calls the “eye test.” And honestly, that take might be the worst one we’ve heard all week.