Now that we’re into the championship portion of the 2025 college football season, the rankings aren’t set in stone, but they’re solidified.

The AP Top 25 poll still carries a ton of weight, even if everyone is trying to figure out the whims of the dignitaries in Grapevine, Texas.

Will there be any big moves after Texas A&M lost, Texas won, and with a few big changes to come near the bottom. The Group of Five programs are about to take over a big chunk, but will there be any wild moves?

Here’s our best guess on what the AP Top 25 will be.

AP Top 25 Poll Week 15 Prediction: How High Will Texas Move Up?Nov 28, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning throws a pass during the first half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Nov 28, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning throws a pass during the first half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. 

Top Projected Teams Also Receiving Votes: Iowa, Georgia Tech, UNLV, Pitt, Illinois

25 Navy Midshipmen

Last Week Ranking: NR
Record: 9-2
Up Next: Bowl Game

24 Missouri Tigers

Last Week Ranking: NR
Record: 8-4
Up Next: Bowl Game

23 Arizona Wildcats

Last Week Ranking: NR
Record: 9-3
Up Next: Bowl Game

22 Tennessee Volunteers

Last Week Ranking: 18
Record: 8-4
Up Next: Bowl Game

21 Tulane Green Wave

Last Week Ranking: 22
Record: 10-2
Up Next: American Championship

20 North Texas Mean Green

Last Week Ranking: 21
Record: 11-1
Up Next: American Championship

19 James Madison Dukes

Last Week Ranking: 20
Record: 11-1
Up Next: Sun Belt Championship

18 Michigan Wolverines

Last Week Ranking: 15
Record: 9-3
Up Next: Bowl Game

17 USC Trojans

Last Week Ranking: 19
Record: 9-3
Up Next: Bowl Game

16 Virginia Cavaliers

Last Week Ranking: 17
Record: 10-2
Up Next: ACC Championship

15 Utah Utes

Last Week Ranking: 14
Record: 10-2
Up Next: Bowl Game

14 Texas Longhorns

Last Week Ranking: 16
Record: 9-3
Up Next: Bowl Game

13 Miami Hurricanes

Last Week Ranking: 13
Record: 10-2
Up Next: Bowl Game

12 Vanderbilt Commodores

Last Week Ranking: 12
Record: 10-2
Up Next: Bowl Game

11 BYU Cougars

Last Week Ranking: 11
Record: 11-1
Up Next: Big 12 Championship

10 Alabama Crimson Tide

Last Week Ranking: 10
Record: 10-2
Up Next: SEC Championship

9 Oklahoma Sooners

Last Week Ranking: 8
Record: 10-2
Up Next: College Football Playoff (likely)

8 Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Last Week Ranking: 9
Record: 10-2
Up Next: College Football Playoff (likely)

7 Texas A&M Aggies

Last Week Ranking: 3
Record: 11-1
Up Next: College Football Playoff (likely)

6 Texas Tech Red Raiders

Last Week Ranking: 7
Record: 11-1
Up Next: Big 12 Championship

5 Ole Miss Rebels

Last Week Ranking: 6
Record: 11-1
Up Next: College Football Playoff (likely)

4 Oregon Ducks

Last Week Ranking: 5
Record: 11-1
Up Next: College Football Playoff (likely)

3 Georgia Bulldogs

Last Week Ranking: 4
Record: 11-1
Up Next: SEC Championship

2 Indiana Hoosiers

Last Week Ranking: 2
Record: 12-0
Up Next: Big Ten Championship

1 Ohio State Buckeyes

Last Week Ranking: 1
Record: 12-0
Up Next: Big Ten Championship