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SEC Powerhouses Headline AP Top 25 as Gators Brace for Tough Season
14 Aug
Summary
- Texas Longhorns ranked #1 in AP poll
- 10 SEC teams in the top 25, including Georgia, Alabama, and LSU
- Florida Gators face 7 ranked opponents this season
The 2025 college football season is set to kick off in just a few weeks, and the first Associated Press top 25 poll has been released, showcasing the strength of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Leading the pack is the Texas Longhorns, who have been ranked as the top team in the country heading into the season.
The SEC's presence in the poll is undeniable, with 10 teams from the conference making the cut. Joining Texas at the top are the Georgia Bulldogs at #5, the Alabama Crimson Tide at #8, and the LSU Tigers at #9. This SEC dominance sets the stage for an exciting and competitive season ahead.
One team that will have its work cut out for them is the Florida Gators, who come in at #15 in the poll. The Gators will face a daunting schedule, playing 7 teams that are currently ranked in the AP top 25 - the most in the country, alongside Mississippi State and Oklahoma. This gauntlet includes matchups against LSU, Texas, Texas A&M, Miami, Georgia, Ole Miss, and Tennessee.
The pressure is on for Gators head coach Billy Napier, who has had an up-and-down tenure since taking the job ahead of the 2022 season. With a 19-19 record so far, Napier will need to guide his team through this challenging schedule if they hope to remain ranked throughout the year.
