I'm going to start putting together a Top 25 every Tuesday morning. Criteria fluctuates, integrity doesn't. Enjoy.
My Top 25
- Thread starter JakeBrend
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He used that logo so we wouldnt notice he put LSU #1
If FSU and Miami are legit this year there will be no reason to pretend Clemson and SMU are awesome.
No love for BYU? I know the focus is probably on Arizona State and TCU if you’re looking at unranked teams that could jump in from the Big 12, but BYU seems to keep chugging along even with the off-season swap for Retzlaff.
Yes, time will tell once they play a team with a pulse.
Here is ChatGPT's top 25, when prompted to strip away program history, recruiting reputation, and preseason expectations and instead rank teams purely on 2025 performance so far (quality of wins, margins, strength of opponent, consistency).
Top 25 — Resume-Only (2025 Season So Far) Rank Team Why (On-Field Results Only)
1 Florida State 77–3 win last week, complete domination in multiple games. Arguably most impressive margin combo so far.
2 Oregon 69–3 demolition, most consistent blowouts against FBS foes. Offense looks unstoppable.
3 Ohio State 70–0 shutout; defensive dominance and offensive balance.
4 Penn State 34–0 shutout; less flashy but still in control each week.
5 Illinois Back-to-back commanding wins, climbing into legit Top 10 territory.
6 Oklahoma Statement win over Michigan + strong overall scoring differential.
7 Miami (FL) QB efficiency streak, clean execution, still undefeated.
8 South Florida Upsets of ranked teams (Florida, Virginia Tech); resume > brand right now.
9 Texas Tech High-scoring beatdowns; offense is humming against real opponents.
10 Tennessee Huge offensive showings; one of the biggest movers with explosive results.
11 LSU Reliable wins, balanced play, though not as flashy as top peers.
12 Iowa State Undefeated with steady game control. Not flashy but effective.
13 Georgia Wins are there, but less dominant than others above.
14 Notre Dame One loss hurts, but otherwise solid resume with tough schedule.
15 Texas Arch Manning-led offense good but not elite compared to Oregon/FSU.
16 Clemson Rebounded well after slip, still a dangerous team.
17 South Carolina Steady, mistake-free, quietly efficient.
18 Texas A&M Consistently winning but resume not as strong as peers above.
19 Ole Miss Shaky moments but still undefeated; comeback ability is real.
20 Utah Balanced, nothing spectacular, but winning games soundly.
21 Alabama Blowout win last week, but earlier results weren’t as dominant as peers.
22 Indiana Strong start, though not tested by elite opposition yet.
23 Auburn New entry into rankings; good wins, but against softer schedule.
24 Missouri 2–0 start, but margins and opponents keep them lower here.
25 Michigan Loss to Oklahoma hurts, but resume still Top 25-worthy.
Key Differences vs. AP Poll Florida State, Oregon, Illinois, Oklahoma, and USF get major bumps — they’ve actually shown it on the field. Georgia, Alabama, Michigan, Notre Dame slide a bit — they’re ranked high in AP mostly due to program pedigree, not dominance so far. USF and Texas Tech sit way higher here than AP because of upset wins and offensive output.
Top 25 — Resume-Only (2025 Season So Far) Rank Team Why (On-Field Results Only)
1 Florida State 77–3 win last week, complete domination in multiple games. Arguably most impressive margin combo so far.
2 Oregon 69–3 demolition, most consistent blowouts against FBS foes. Offense looks unstoppable.
3 Ohio State 70–0 shutout; defensive dominance and offensive balance.
4 Penn State 34–0 shutout; less flashy but still in control each week.
5 Illinois Back-to-back commanding wins, climbing into legit Top 10 territory.
6 Oklahoma Statement win over Michigan + strong overall scoring differential.
7 Miami (FL) QB efficiency streak, clean execution, still undefeated.
8 South Florida Upsets of ranked teams (Florida, Virginia Tech); resume > brand right now.
9 Texas Tech High-scoring beatdowns; offense is humming against real opponents.
10 Tennessee Huge offensive showings; one of the biggest movers with explosive results.
11 LSU Reliable wins, balanced play, though not as flashy as top peers.
12 Iowa State Undefeated with steady game control. Not flashy but effective.
13 Georgia Wins are there, but less dominant than others above.
14 Notre Dame One loss hurts, but otherwise solid resume with tough schedule.
15 Texas Arch Manning-led offense good but not elite compared to Oregon/FSU.
16 Clemson Rebounded well after slip, still a dangerous team.
17 South Carolina Steady, mistake-free, quietly efficient.
18 Texas A&M Consistently winning but resume not as strong as peers above.
19 Ole Miss Shaky moments but still undefeated; comeback ability is real.
20 Utah Balanced, nothing spectacular, but winning games soundly.
21 Alabama Blowout win last week, but earlier results weren’t as dominant as peers.
22 Indiana Strong start, though not tested by elite opposition yet.
23 Auburn New entry into rankings; good wins, but against softer schedule.
24 Missouri 2–0 start, but margins and opponents keep them lower here.
25 Michigan Loss to Oklahoma hurts, but resume still Top 25-worthy.
Key Differences vs. AP Poll Florida State, Oregon, Illinois, Oklahoma, and USF get major bumps — they’ve actually shown it on the field. Georgia, Alabama, Michigan, Notre Dame slide a bit — they’re ranked high in AP mostly due to program pedigree, not dominance so far. USF and Texas Tech sit way higher here than AP because of upset wins and offensive output.
I like your thinking Jake, but I think 10 is too high for us.
It turns out…. we haven’t beaten anyone with a pulse yet. KSU hasn’t looked good at all and lost to Army. South Dakota lost to Lamar this past week? Uggghh. And Iowa is trash.
It turns out…. we haven’t beaten anyone with a pulse yet. KSU hasn’t looked good at all and lost to Army. South Dakota lost to Lamar this past week? Uggghh. And Iowa is trash.
How does this change when you inform ChatGPT that South FLORIDA beat Boise State and South CAROLINA is the one that beat Virginia Tech?
Cyclonepride
Thought Police
Momentum is a ***** in college sports. If K State wins that game, they're probably 3-0 right now. Our wins may not be what they seem, but it's way too early to tell either way.
KidSilverhair
Well-Known Member
KidSilverhair
Well-Known Member
Don‘t try to correct our AI overlords, you might make them mad … yes, it’s a good thing USF beat Virginia Tech, it’s a very good thing, please don’t send us to the cornfield, ChatGPT, we know you know all and see all
This is why we want Iowa and K-State to win a lot of games this year, especially Iowa. If Iowa wins 9 or 10 with their gauntlet of a schedule, it makes ISU look better to the voters and analysts. Unfortunately Gronowski is horrible and they will likely be a 6-6 team.
And yet:
"14 Notre Dame One loss hurts, but otherwise solid resume with tough schedule."
Well that was AI haha however I’m sure it’s not far off of what a bunch of voters would say
Here is my totally random but with data top 25. I added the SOR, FPI, SOS and AP ranking (gave a 40 to any unranked AP team).
| Team |
| Ohio State Buckeyes |
| Florida State Seminoles |
| LSU Tigers |
| Miami Hurricanes |
| Texas Longhorns |
| South Florida Bulls |
| Ole Miss Rebels |
| Auburn Tigers |
| Oklahoma Sooners |
| Iowa State Cyclones |
| Baylor Bears |
| Missouri Tigers |
| Illinois Fighting Illini |
| Alabama Crimson Tide |
| Notre Dame Fighting Irish |
| Oregon Ducks |
| Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets |
| Tennessee Volunteers |
| South Carolina Gamecocks |
| Kentucky Wildcats |
| Nebraska Cornhuskers |
| Utah Utes |
| Clemson Tigers |
| Michigan Wolverines |
| TCU Horned Frogs |
