Who runs this state? The Dave Campbell’s Texas Football staff gives their power rankings of the 13 FBS college football teams in Texas.
Note: Teams are measured against the overall strength of their conference. Only teams that have played are ranked.
School
Record
Notes
Last Week
1.Texas Longhorns
Record: 0 - 0
Notes: The Horns enter 2025 as the preseason No. 1 team in America in the AP and Coaches Poll. Arch Madness officially begins in Week 1 at Ohio State.
Last Week: NR
2.Texas Tech Red Raiders
Record: 0 - 0
Notes: Will offseason investments in the transfer portal and at both coordinator spots translate to a Big 12 championship game appearance? That is the expectation in Lubbock heading into 2025.
Last Week: NR
3.Texas A&M Aggies
Record: 0 - 0
Notes: The Aggies are a dark horse candidate to crash the SEC party and reach the CFP if QB Marcel Reed evolves as a downfield passer.
Last Week: NR
4.SMU Mustangs
Record: 0 - 0
Notes: SMU's schedule could prevent the Ponies from matching their 2024 success even if the team is more talented. The non-conference slate includes Baylor and TCU. The road in the ACC involves Miami and Clemson.
Last Week: NR
5.Baylor Bears
Record: 0 - 0
Notes: The offense is loaded with QB Sawyer Robertson, RB Bryson Washington, and WR Josh Cameron leading the way. The secondary is a concern.
Last Week: NR
6.TCU Horned Frogs
Record: 0 - 0
Notes: The Frogs might be the most overlooked Big 12 contender. QB Josh Hoover returns and the roster is experienced. Sonny Dykes says it is his best roster as a head coach.
Last Week: NR
7.Houston Cougars
Record: 0 - 0
Notes: Willie Fritz overhauled the roster and hired two new coordinators after a disappointing Year 1 in Third Ward. The Coogs could start hot in Year 2, however.
Last Week: NR
8.UTSA Roadrunners
Record: 0 - 0
Notes: QB Owen McCown and a loaded offense give the Roadrunners AAC title aspirations after a down year in 2024. Can the defense improve with so many new faces?
Last Week: NR
9.North Texas Mean Green
Record: 0 - 0
Notes: The Mean Green feel like their defensive issues are solved because of new DC Skyler Cassity and a strong portal class. The offense should hum again with Eric Morris calling plays despite uncertainty at QB.
Last Week: NR
10.Texas State Bobcats
Record: 0 - 0
Notes: Texas State lost so much production and talent on both sides of the ball from last season's team. But the Bobcats still feel like a Sun Belt contender in their last voyage before sailing to the Pac-12.
Last Week: NR
11.UTEP Miners
Record: 0 - 0
Notes: The Miners enter 2025 with bowl aspirations after signing the best recruiting class in CUSA in consecutive seasons. The QB battle is ongoing.
Last Week: NR
12.Rice Owls
Record: 0 - 0
Notes: A new era begins on South Main as head coach Scott Abell brings his unique 'Gun-Option' to Rice.
Last Week: NR
13.Sam Houston Bearkats
Record: 0 - 0
Notes: Phil Longo is starting from scratch in Year 1 as the head coach at Sam Houston. The Bearkats won't play a single home game on campus as Bowers Stadium is renovated.
Last Week: NR