The University of Texas at Austin is ranked as the nation’s top team, according to the season’s first Associated Press Top 25 poll. But a number of other schools – including Texas Tech, SMU, and Texas A&M – also have major goals for the season.

The Texas Longhorns are No. 1 in the national polls and so are naturally atop the SEC. The Aggies could be a rising star.

Left out of the national championship for the last two seasons, the SEC is eager to reclaim its mantle as the most dominant conference in college football in 2025. Key to good placement in the College Football Playoff will be how the selection committee views your strength of schedule,