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.

Here's where Ohio State football ranks in the preseason poll along with where the Buckeyes' 2025 opponents sit.