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6 Big Ten Teams Crack Top 25 in Preseason US LBM Coaches Poll
4 Aug
Summary
- 11 of 18 Big Ten teams received votes in the poll
- 6 Big Ten teams finished in the top 25 rankings
- Poll voted on by 67 Division I football coaches

The 2025 preseason US LBM Coaches Poll has been released, and the Big Ten conference is making a strong showing. Of the 18 Big Ten teams, 11 received votes in the poll, with 6 finishing within the top 25 rankings.
The poll is voted on by the 67 Division I football coaches that make up the US LBM Board of Coaches, who are selected from a pool of willing coaches every year. The board includes 9 Big Ten members, such as Northwestern's David Braun, Indiana's Curt Cignetti, and Ohio State's Ryan Day.
While the poll does not include Michigan's second-year coach Sherrone Moore or MSU's Jonathan Smith, it still highlights the depth and talent within the Big Ten. With 6 teams cracking the top 25, the conference is poised to make a significant impact on the upcoming college football season.