Top 25 rankings in NCAA college football are a weekly poll conducted by a panel of sports writers and broadcasters to rank the top 25 teams in the country based on their performance in games played during the current season. The rankings are released throughout the college football season, starting from the preseason and continuing through the regular season and into the postseason.
The AP Top 25 College Football Rankings serve as a widely recognized barometer of a team’s success and are closely followed by fans, coaches, players, and media alike. The rankings are influential in shaping perceptions of teams and conferences, as well as in determining which teams receive invitations to prestigious bowl games and playoff berths.
Each week, the panel of voters submits their ballots ranking the top 25 teams, with points awarded based on the team’s position in the rankings. The rankings are then tabulated, and the results are released to the public, typically on Sundays during the college football season.
The AP Top 25 rankings provide valuable insight into the landscape of college football and generate discussion and debate among fans and experts alike. They also serve as a source of motivation and pride for the teams and players who earn a spot in the rankings, as it is a recognition of their hard work and success on the field.
College Football Rankings AP Top 25 Team
1 Michigan (61) – 15-0 (1525 )
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2 Washington – 14-1 (1459)
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3 Texas – 12-2 (1356)
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4 Georgia – 13-1 (1328)
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5 Alabama – 12-2 (1321)
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6 Florida State – 13-1 (1175 )
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7 Oregon – 12-2 (1175 )
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8 Missouri – 11-2 (1092)
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9 Ole Miss – 11-2 (1030)
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10 Ohio State – 11-2 (1006)
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11 Arizona – 10-3 (861)
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12 LSU – 10-3 (853)
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13 Penn State – 10-3 (796)
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14 Notre Dame – 10-3 (745)
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15 Oklahoma – 10-3 (691)
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16 Oklahoma State – 10-4 (528)
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17 Tennessee – 9-4 (442)
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18 Kansas State – 9-4 (402)
19 Louisville – 10-4 (398)
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20 Clemson – 9-4 (327)
21 NC State – 9-4 (244)
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22 SMU – 11-3 (183)
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23 Kansas – 9-4 (153)
24 Iowa – 10-4 (150)
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25 Liberty – 13-1 (139)
DII College Football Rankings (AFCA Coaches Poll)
the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), is a weekly ranking of the top 25 college football teams in the United States. Unlike other polls, such as the AP Top 25, the AFCA Coaches Poll is voted on exclusively by active head coaches of NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) teams.
The AFCA Coaches Poll serves as a significant indicator of the current state of college football, providing insight into the opinions of the coaches themselves. These coaches have firsthand experience competing against the teams they are ranking, adding a level of credibility to the poll.
Similar to other college football polls, the AFCA Coaches Poll is released weekly during the college football season, starting from the preseason and continuing through the regular season and postseason. The rankings are typically published on Sundays or Mondays, following the conclusion of the week’s games.
Coaches submit their ballots, ranking their top 25 teams based on performance, overall strength, and other factors. The votes are then tabulated, and the results are compiled to create the official AFCA Coaches Poll rankings.
The AFCA Coaches Poll carries significant weight in college football circles and can influence postseason bowl selections, as well as rankings in the College Football Playoff (CFP) standings. It is highly regarded by coaches, players, fans, and media alike as an important barometer of team success and performance throughout the season.
AFCA Coaches Poll Top 25 Team
1 Michigan(63) 15-0 – 1575
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2 Washington 14-1 – 1507
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3 Georgia 13-1 – 1389
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4 Texas 12-2 – 1382
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5 Alabama 12-2 – 1356
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6 Florida State 13-1 – 1218
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7 Oregon 12-2 – 1213
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8 Missouri 11-2 – 1143
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9 Ole Miss 11-2 – 1082
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10 Ohio State 11-2 – 1014
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11 Arizona 10-3 – 898
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12 LSU 10-3 – 890
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13 Penn State 10-3 – 811
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14 Notre Dame 10-3 – 772
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15 Oklahoma 10-3 -691
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16 Oklahoma State 10-4 – 575
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17 Tennessee 9-4 – 529
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18 Louisville 10-4 – 460
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19 Kansas State 9-4 – 386
20 Clemson 9-4 – 334
21 NC State 9-4 – 271
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22 Iowa 10-4 – 249
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23 Kansas 9-4 – 158
24 SMU 11-3 – 119
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25 West Virginia 9-4 – 117
FCS College Football Rankings ( FCS Coaches Poll )
The FCS Coaches Poll is a ranking system used to determine the top 25 college football teams in the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS). Unlike other polls like the AP Top 25 or the AFCA Coaches Poll, which focus on teams in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), the FCS Coaches Poll specifically evaluates teams from the FCS level.
Conducted by a panel of head coaches from FCS programs across the country, the FCS Coaches Poll provides insight into the opinions of coaches themselves regarding the top teams in their division. These coaches have firsthand experience competing against the teams they are ranking, lending credibility to the poll.
Similar to other college football polls, the FCS Coaches Poll is released weekly during the college football season, starting from the preseason and continuing through the regular season and postseason. The rankings are typically published on Mondays, following the conclusion of the week’s games.
Coaches submit their ballots, ranking their top 25 FCS teams based on performance, overall strength, and other factors. The votes are then tabulated, and the results are compiled to create the official FCS Coaches Poll rankings.
The FCS Coaches Poll serves as an important tool for FCS programs, players, and fans, providing recognition for top-performing teams and influencing postseason selections, including playoff seedings and at-large bids for the NCAA FCS playoffs. It is highly regarded within the FCS community and helps to generate excitement and interest in FCS football throughout the season.
FCS Coaches Poll Top 25 Team
1 South Dakota State (23) 15-0 – 575
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2 Montana 13-2 – 552
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3 North Dakota State 11-4 – 513
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4 Idaho 9-4 – 448
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5 South Dakota 10-3 – 448
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6 Furman 10-3 – 447
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7 UAlbany 11-4 – 429
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8 Montana State 8-4 – 411
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9 Villanova 10-3 – 407
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10 Florida A&M 12-1 – 400
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11 Delaware 9-4 – 278
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12 Austin Peay 9-3 – 264
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13 Southern Illinois 8-5 – 258
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14 Incarnate Word 9-2 – 254
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15 Sacramento State 8-5 – 238
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16 North Dakota 7-5 – 223
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17 Chattanooga 8-5 – 203
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18 North Carolina Central 9-3 – 185
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19 Lafayette 9-3 – 178
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20 Mercer 9-4 – 175
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21 oungstown State 8-5 – 138
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22 Richmond 9-4 – 130
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23 UT Martin 8-3 – 100
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24 Eastern Illinois 8-3 – 65
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25 Holy Cross 7-4 – 56
DII College Football Rankings – (AFCA Division II Coaches Poll)
The AFCA Division II Coaches Poll is a weekly ranking system used to determine the top 25 college football teams in NCAA Division II. Conducted by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), this poll is unique in that it is voted on exclusively by head coaches from Division II football programs across the country.
The AFCA Division II Coaches Poll provides valuable insight into the opinions of coaches themselves regarding the top teams in Division II football. These coaches have firsthand experience competing against the teams they are ranking, lending credibility to the poll.
Similar to other college football polls, the AFCA Division II Coaches Poll is released weekly during the college football season, starting from the preseason and continuing through the regular season and postseason. The rankings are typically published on Tuesdays, following the conclusion of the week’s games.
Coaches submit their ballots, ranking their top 25 Division II teams based on performance, overall strength, and other factors. The votes are then tabulated, and the results are compiled to create the official AFCA Division II Coaches Poll rankings
DII Football Rankings – AFCA Coaches Top 25 Team
1 Harding University (28) -15-0 – 700
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2 Colorado School of Mines – 14-1 – 672
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3 Grand Valley State – 11-2 – 612
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4 Lenoir-Rhyne – 13-2 – 571
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5 Pittsburg State – 11-2 – 525
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6 Central Missouri – 11-2 – 523
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7 Kutztown – 12-3 – 506
8 Valdosta State – 12-2 – 464
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9 Ferris State – 8-3 – 436
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10 Slippery Rock – 12-2 – 431
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11 Delta State 10-2 – 407
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12 Benedict College – 11-1 – 404
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13 Augustana University (SD) – 11-2 – 307
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14 Tiffin – 11-1 – 302
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15 Western Colorado – 10-2 – 266
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16 Bemidji State – 9-3 – 264
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17 Central Washington – 9-4 – 262
18 UT Permian Basin – 10-2 – 213
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19 Charleston (WV) – 10-2 – 179
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20 Virginia Union – 10-2 – 161
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21 Minnesota State – 9-3 – 147
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22 Indianapolis – 9-2 – 141
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23 West Florida – 8-4 – 113
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24 Henderson State – 9-3 – 80
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25 Minnesota Duluth – 9-2 – 69
DIII Football Rankings (AFCA Division III Coaches Poll)
the top 25 college football teams in NCAA Division III. Conducted by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), this poll is unique in that it is voted on exclusively by head coaches from Division III football programs across the country.
The AFCA Division III Coaches Poll provides valuable insight into the opinions of coaches themselves regarding the top teams in Division III football. These coaches have firsthand experience competing against the teams they are ranking, lending credibility to the poll.
Similar to other college football polls, the AFCA Division III Coaches Poll is released weekly during the college football season, starting from the preseason and continuing through the regular season and postseason. The rankings are typically published on Tuesdays, following the conclusion of the week’s games.
Coaches submit their ballots, ranking their top 25 Division III teams based on performance, overall strength, and other factors. The votes are then tabulated, and the results are compiled to create the official AFCA Division III Coaches Poll rankings.
DIII Football Rankings AFCA Division III Coaches Poll Top 25 Team
1 SUNY Cortland (49) – 14-1 – 1225
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2 North Central – 14-1 – 1176
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3 Wartburg College – 13-1 – 1122
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4 Wisconsin-La Crosse – 11-2 – 994
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5 Wisconsin-Whitewater – 11-2 – 988
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6 Randolph-Macon – 13-1 – 987
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7 Alma College – 12-1 – 889
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8 Johns Hopkins – 12-1 – 866
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9 Mount Union – 11-1 – 818
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10 Grove City College – 11-1 731
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11 Trinity University (TX) – 10-2 – 723
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12 Aurora – 11-1 – 687
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13 Wheaton – 10-2 – 659
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14 Susquehanna University – 10-1 – 548
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15 Endicott College – 9-2 – 512
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16 Whitworth – 10-1 – 467
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17 Hardin-Simmons – 9-2 – 372
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18 Ithaca – 9-3 – 316
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19 Muhlenberg – 10-1 – 273
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20 Union (NY) – 10-2 – 244
21 DePauw – 10-1 – 220
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22 Saint John’s (MN) – 8-2 – 195
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23 Berry College – 9-1 – 177
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24 Linfield – 8-1 – 172
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25 John Carroll – 8-2 – 96
