In a historic milestone, the Texas Longhorns have been ranked No. 1 in the preseason AP Top 25 for the first time, closely followed by Penn State at No. 2 and Ohio State at No. 3. This marks the closest margin for the top spot in the preseason poll since 1998. The rankings have sparked discussions among pundits, with some suggesting Oklahoma is overrated while Clemson is underrated. The SEC continues to dominate the rankings, boasting ten teams in the top 25, and reactions to the poll indicate that opinions vary widely on the accuracy of these preseason assessments.