Texas gets an early chance to prove it belongs. A showdown with the No. 2 Buckeyes in the season opener on Aug. 30 in Columbus looms large as a potential defining moment in the Longhorns' pursuit of their first national title in two decades.

The preseason Coaches Poll top 25 college football rankings are live, giving fans their first official impression of where each team stands heading into the 2025 season.

The Ohio State Buckeyes ranked among the nation’s best teams among college football coaches. The Texas Longhorns were ranked No. 1 while the Buckeyes are No. 2 Penn State, Georgia, and Notre Dame rounded out the Top 5.