The rankings made plenty of sense, but I couldn't help but notice that the top eight coaches on the list all work for some of the richest, most well-supported programs in the country. There are some epic pressures associated with leading these programs -- just ask Day -- but there are also major advantages.

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.