CFB Weekly top 25 after week 1

After a great week one, we finally got some clarity on the true contenders in 2025. After an exciting week, here is CFB Weekly's official AP poll top 25 after week one.

1. Ohio State — No Change

56–3 vs. Ball State
The Buckeyes stay No. 1 after an overwhelming opener. Ohio State looked dominant on both sides of the ball and gave no reason to move them.

2. Georgia — ▲1

63–3 vs. Tennessee State
Georgia moves up one after an absolutely dominant opener. The Bulldogs looked every bit like a national championship contender.

3. Notre Dame — ▲1

41–13 vs. Wisconsin
Notre Dame climbs one spot following a convincing win over Wisconsin. The Irish controlled the game and looked balanced offensively.

4. Texas — ▲1

59–7 vs. Texas State
Texas moves into the top four after a dominant performance. The Longhorns looked explosive offensively and enter the season's first major test against Ohio State.

5. Indiana — ▲1

52–16 vs. North Texas
The defending national champions move up one. Indiana's offense remained explosive, though the defense showed some areas that need cleaning up.

6. Miami — ▲1

45–6 at Stanford
Miami jumps one spot after cruising past Stanford. The Hurricanes made a major statement with their offensive firepower, and the duo of Darien Mensah and Malachi Toney impressed greatly.

7. Texas A&M — ▲1

50–0 vs. Missouri State
The Aggies move up one after completely shutting down Missouri State. A&M looked dominant from start to finish.

8. Oregon — ▼6

34–27 vs. Boise State
Oregon takes the biggest hit in the rankings despite winning. The Ducks survived a major scare at home and looked far more vulnerable than expected against a team many expected to beat.

9. Ole Miss — No Change

41–38 vs. Louisville
Ole Miss stays put after surviving a thriller. The Rebels showed plenty of offensive firepower but also raised concerns defensively. Defensive worries are not exactly a recipe for success in the SEC

10. Oklahoma — No Change

51–0 vs. UTEP
Oklahoma handled business with a shutout victory. The Sooners remain at No. 10 heading into a much tougher test against Michigan in Week Two.

11. LSU — No Change

51–10 vs. Clemson
LSU delivered one of the week's biggest statements. The Tigers dominated Clemson and look like a legitimate playoff contender. Shoutout Lane Kiffin for creating an absolutely elite roster in Baton Rouge.

12. Alabama — ▲1

48–10 vs. East Carolina
Alabama moves up one after taking care of business. The Tide looked comfortable throughout and remain firmly in the championship conversation.

13. BYU — ▲1

63–7 vs. Utah Tech
BYU moves up after an offensive explosion. The Cougars took care of business in impressive fashion. BYU's favorable schedule outside of the Notre Dame game leaves the Cougars with the oppurtunity to keep climbing on this list.

14. USC — ▲1

39–0 vs. Fresno State; 42–26 vs. San Jose State
USC gets a big boost after opening 2–0. The Trojans have been one of the more productive offenses early in the season and have an extremely youthful young core. This is a dangerous Trojans team.

15. Texas Tech — ▼3

33–10 vs. Abilene Christian
Texas Tech drops three spots despite winning comfortably. The Red Raiders handled their opponent but didn't make enough of a statement to stay higher. The Red Raiders offense simply needs to execute better against inferior opponents.

16. Washington — ▲1

24–10 vs. Washington State
Washington climbs one spot after winning the rivalry game. The Huskies looked solid defensively and started 1–0. Demond Williams has the oppurtunity to play himself into the Heisman conversation.

17. Penn State — ▲1

45–0 vs. Marshall
Penn State moves up after a dominant shutout. The Nittany Lions controlled the game from beginning to end, as they should have against an opponent like Marshall. Likewise, they are rewarded for their performance.

18. SMU — ▲1

27–24 vs. Florida State
SMU rises one spot after surviving a wild opener against Florida State. The Mustangs showed toughness in a chaotic environment. QB Kevin Jennings threw for 430 yards, but needs to fix the turnover problems for future success on the Hilltop.

19. Tennessee — ▲1

56–9 vs. Furman
Tennessee moves up following a dominant performance. The Volunteers' offense looked explosive from the opening whistle. True freshman QB Brandon Faizon played extremely well for the Volunteers.

20. Utah — ▲1

66–14 vs. Idaho
Utah climbs one spot after an offensive explosion. The Utes looked completely in control throughout. QB Devon Dampier played himself into the Heisman conversation with a masterful performance.

21. Iowa — ▲1

40–0 vs. Northern Illinois
Iowa moves up after pitching a shutout. The Hawkeyes delivered the type of physical performance their identity is built around.

22. Houston — ▲1

33–20 vs. Oregon State
Houston climbs one spot after beating Oregon State. The Cougars showed enough offensively to remain firmly in the Top 25 conversation.

23. Missouri — ▲1

54–14 vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Missouri moves up one after a convincing win. The Tigers took care of business against an overmatched opponent.

24. UCLA — NEW

45–24 at Cal
UCLA enters my Top 25 after an impressive road victory. The Bruins ran for 277 yards and pulled away with three fourth-quarter touchdowns. The RB duo of Wayne Knight and Anthony Woods could be dangerous for Bob Chesney's squad.

25. Boise State — NEW

27–34 at Oregon
Boise State enters despite the loss because of how well the Broncos played against No. 2 Oregon. They led for stretches and pushed the Ducks to the wire.

Biggest mover: Oregon, ▼6
Biggest riser: Georgia, ▲1
New additions: UCLA, Boise State