College football: Here is the AP Top 25
In an unusual season, the Associated Press released their preseason college football Top 25. Find out if your team ranked.
The Big Ten and Pac-12 decided against playing football this fall, due to COVID-19. Other conferences plan to play a reduced schedule this fall.
1. Clemson
FILE - In this Jan. 13, 2020, file photo, Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence passes against LSU during the second half of a NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, in New Orleans. Clemson is preseason No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, a poll featuring nine Big Ten and Pac-12 teams that gives a glimpse at what’s already been taken from an uncertain college football fall by the pandemic. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
2. Ohio State
FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2019, file photo, Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Clemson during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal, in Glendale, Ariz. Clemson is preseason No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, a poll featuring nine Big Ten and Pac-12 teams that gives a glimpse at what’s already been taken from an uncertain college football fall by the pandemic. Ohio State was a close No. 2. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
3. Alabama
FILE - In this Sept. 28. 2019, file photo, Alabama coach Nick Saban leads the team onto the field before an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The Alabama football team released an emotional video Thursday, June 25, 2020, speaking out against racism and ending with the message that “all lives can’t matter until Black lives matter.” Saban and many prominent players, both Black and white, appear in the video that was written by Alabama left tackle Alex Leatherwood. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
4. Georgia
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart speaks to Georgia defensive back J.R. Reed (20) during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game against LSU, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
5. Oklahoma
FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, file photo, Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley speaks with his team before the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA semifinal college football playoff game against LSU, in Atlanta. Riley already has coached Heisman Trophy winners Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray along with Heisman runner-up Jalen Hurts. Now, he is hoping to build a new tradition at Oklahoma - pulling top quarterbacks to Oklahoma from the high school ranks. Caleb Williams, the No. 1 quarterback in the 247Sports Class of 2021 and ESPN’s No. 1 dual-threat quarterback for that class, has committed to OKlahoma.(AP Photo/John Amis, File)
6. LSU
LSU wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Clemson during the second half of a NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in New Orleans.
7. Penn State
Penn State defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos (99) waits to to take the field against Indiana during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Nov.16, 2019. Penn State defeated 34-27. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
8. Florida
Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) runs past Virginia defensive end Mandy Alonso (91) to score a touchdown during the second half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
9. Oregon
Oregon players Korbin Williams, Tevin Jeannis, and Kyle Buckner jump into the stands with fans before an NCAA college football game against Arizona Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
10. Notre Dame
FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2019, file photo, members of the Notre Dame football team sing after an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech in South Bend, Ind. The Atlantic Coast Conference and Notre Dame are considering whether the Fighting Irish will give up their treasured football independence for the 2020 season play as a member of the league. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
11. Auburn
Auburn quarterback Bo Nix throws a pass against Minnesota during the first half of the Outback Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
12. Wisconsin
Wisconsin wide receiver Aron Cruickshank celebrates after scoring against Oregon during first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
13. Texas A&M
FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher talks with his team as wide receiver Ainias Smith (17) looks on as they play Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas. Texas A&M's football program was placed on probation and Fisher given a six-month show cause order by the NCAA on Thursday, July 2, 2020, after the Aggies were found to have violated recruiting and other rules beginning in January 2018. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
14. Texas
Texas receiver Devin Duvernay (6) is tackled by Texas Tech's Demarcus Fields (23) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Austin, Texas. Texas won 49-24. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
15. Oklahoma State
Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders throws a pass during an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
16. Michigan
Michigan football fans watch in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
17. USC
Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. Southern California won 35-31. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
18. North Carolina
North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) throws the ball against North Carolina State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
19. Minnesota
FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, Minnesota linebacker Carter Coughlin (45) celebrates his sack against Miami (Ohio) with Tai'yon Devers (12) and Julian Huff (20) in the first half of an NCAA football game, in Minneapolis. Coughlin was already a key player last season, starting every game and leading the team with 6½ sacks and 11½ tackles for loss, but he progressed to the role of a true game-changer for the Gophers up front. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
20. Cincinnati
Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder scores a touchdown on a 15-yard run against Memphis during the first half of an NCAA college football game for the American Athletic Conference championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
21. UCF
Central Florida running back Bentavious Thompson, right, runs for a 32-yard touchdown as he gets a block from offensive lineman Edward Collins (70) against East Carolina defensive lineman Chance Purvis, center, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
22. Utah
FILE - In this Oct. 19, 2019, file photo, Utah's Julian Blackmon (23) and Francis Bernard (13) celebrate after a play against Arizona State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Blackmon was selected to The Associated Press All-Pac 12 Conference team, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
23. Iowa State
Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy (15) throws during warmups before the Camping World Bowl NCAA college football game against Notre Dame Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
24. Iowa
Iowa defensive back Dane Belton (4) signals after a Southern California fumble during the second half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in San Diego. Iowa won 49-24. (AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez)
25. Tennessee
Tennessee running back Jeremy Banks (33) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against East Tennessee State University Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
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