CollegePete Snyder’s Way Too Early College Football Top 25 Pete Snyder looks at College Football’s Top 25 ahead of the 2020 campaign. by Peter Snyder April 18, 2020 Although sports may be on hold, it doesn’t mean we can’t start preparing for their return. In anticipation for the (hopefully) return of the CFB season, I am taking it upon myself to make a WAY TO EARLY preseason poll. Keep in mind that these rankings are very raw and could shift drastically by the time things get underway come fall.25. Cincinnati2019 Record: 11-3Key Returners: QB; Desmond Ridder, Safety; Ja’von HicksBiggest Losses: RB; Michael Warren II, WR; Malick MbodjKey Acquisitions: WR; Michael Young (Grad transfer from Notre Dame), OL; Luke Collinsworth, CB; Iesa Jarmon, Safety; Leroy Bowers24. Utah2019 Record: 11-3Key Returners: TE; Brant Kuithe, WR; Britain Covey, LB; Devin LloydBiggest Losses: QB; Tyler Huntley, RB; Zack Moss, CB; Jaylon Johnson, Safety; Terrell Burgess, Edge; Bradlee AnaeKey Acquisitions: DL; Xavier Carlton, LB; Graham Faloona, CB; Faybian Marks, LB; Jeremy Mercier, QB; Jake Bentley (Transfer from South Carolina)23. UNC2019 Record: 7-6Key Returners: QB; Sam Howell (Heisman Sleeper,) LB; Chazz Surratt; WR; Dyami Brown, WR; Dazz Newsome, RB; Michael CarterBiggest Losses: DL; Aaron Crawford, DL; Jason Strowbridge, Safety; Myles DornKey Acquisitions: WR; Josh Downs, DT; Kedrick Bingley-Jones, Safety; Cameron Roseman-Sinclair, DE; Desmond Evans22. Florida State2019 Record: 6-7Key Returners: WR; Tamorrion Terry, WR; D.J. Matthews, RB; Khalan Laborn, QB; James BlackmanBiggest Losses: RB; Cam Akers, WR; Keith Gavin, CB; Stanford Samuels III, CB; Levonta TaylorKey Acquisitions: Mike Norvell (Head Coach,) OLB; Stephen Dix Jr., CB; Demorie Tate21. Arizona State2019 Record: 8-5Key Returners: QB; Jayden Daniels (Heisman Sleeper,) WR; Frank DarbyBiggest Losses: RB; Eno Benjamin, WR; Brandon Aiyuk, CB; Kobe WilliamsKey Acquisitions: All-Purpose Back; Daniyel Ngata, RB; DeaMonte Trayanum, Marvin Lewis (New Defensive Coordinator)20. Tennesse2019 Record: 8-5Key Returners: OL; Trey Smith, QB; Jarrett Guarantano, WR; Josh PalmerBiggest Losses: Safety; Nigel Warrior, WR; Jauan Jennings, LB; Darrell TaylorKey Acquisitions: QB; Harrison Bailey, Safety; Keyshawn Lawrence, DT; Reginald Perry19. Michigan2019 Record: 9-4Key Returners: QB; Dylan McCaffrey, QB; Joe Milton, RB; Zach Charbonnet, WR; Nico Collins, Safety; Daxton HillBiggest Losses: QB; Shea Patterson, CB; Lavert Hill, WR; Donovan Peoples-Jones, WR; Tarik BlackKey Acquisitions: LB; Kalel Mullings, DE; Braiden McGregor, RB; Blake Corum, CB; Andre Seldon18. Iowa State2019 Record: 7-6Key Returners: QB; Brock Purdy, RB; Breece Hall, LB; O’Rien VanceBiggest Losses: LB; Marcel Spears, OL; Julian Good-Jones, DL; Ray LimaKey Acquisitions: DT; Latrell Bankston (Transfer), OL; Anthony Smith, CB; Michal Antoine17. Wisconsin2019 Record: 10-4Key Returners: QB; Jack Coan, FB; Mason Stokke, WR; Danny Davis, OLB; Noah BurksBiggest Losses: RB; Jonathan Taylor, EDGE; Zack Baun, WR; Quintez Cephus, OL; Tyler BiadaszKey Acquisitions: RB; Jalen Berger, OL; Jack Nelson, LB; Nick Herbig, LB; Kaden Johnson16. USC2019 Record: 8-5Key Returners: QB; Kedon Slovis, WR; Amon-Ra St. Brown, CB, Chris SteeleBiggest Losses: WR; Michael Pittman Jr., OT; Austin Jackson,. DE; Jay TufeleKey Acquisitions: WR; Gary Bryant Jr., WR; Joshua Jackson Jr., Todd Orlando (New DC), DT, Kobe Pepe15. Texas A&M2019 Record: 8-5Key Returners: QB; Kellen Mond, DE; Micheal Clemons, WR; Jhamon AusbonBiggest Losses: DB; Charles Oliver, WR; Kendrick Rogers, DT; Justin MadubuikeKey Acquisitions: DE; Fadil Diggs, Safety; Jaylon Jones, WR; Demond Demas, DE; Donell Harris14. Minnesota2019 Record: 11-2Key Returners: QB; Tanner Morgan, WR; Rashod Bateman, RB; Mohamed IbrahimBiggest Losses: Safety; Antoine Winfield Jr., WR; Tyler Johnson, EDGE; Carter Coughlin, LB; Kamal Martin, RB; Rodney SmithKey Acquisitions: WR; Daniel Jackson, LB; Itayvion Brown, RB; Ky Thomas13. Notre Dame2019 Record: 11-2Key Returners: QB; Ian Book, WR; Lawrence Keys, Safety; Kyle HamiltonBiggest Losses: WR; Chase Claypool, DE; Julian Okwara, DL; Khalid Kareem, CB; Troy Pride Jr.Key Acquisitions: TE; Michael Mayer, WR; Jordan Johnson, APRB; Chris Tyree, OT; Tosh Baker12. Texas2019 Record: 8-5Key Returners: QB; Sam Ehlinger (Heisman Hopeful,) WR; Brennan Eagles, RB; Keaontay Ingram, Safety; BJ FosterBiggest Losses: WR; Devin Duvernay, DB; Brandon Jones, WR; Collin Johnson, DL; Malcolm RoachKey Acquisitions: Mike Yurcich (NEW OC,) Chris Ash (NEW DC,) RB; Bijan Robinson, DE; Alfred Collins, Safety; Xavion Alford11. Auburn2019 Record: 9-4Key Returners: QB; Bo Nix, WR; Seth Williams, LB; K.J. Britt, RB; D.J. WilliamsBiggest Losses: DT; Derrick Brown, OT; Prince Tega Wanogho Jr., DB; Javaris DavisKey Acquisitions: LB; Wesley Steiner, RB; Tank Bigsby, DE; Zykeivous Walker, WR; Kobe Hudson10. Oregon2019 Record: 12-2Key Returners: OT; Penei Sewell, DL; Kayvon Thibodeaux, QB; Tyler ShoughBiggest Losses: QB; Justin Herbert, OT; Calvin Throckmorton, OG; Shane LemieuxKey Acquisitions: LB; Noah Sewell, LB; Justin Flowe, CB; Dontae Manning, WR; Kris Hutson9. Oklahoma State2019 Record: 8-5Key Returners: QB; Spencer Sanders, RB; Chuba Hubbard (Heisman Hopeful,) WR; Tylan WallaceBiggest Losses: CB; A.J. Green, OL; Marcus Keyes, WR; Jordan MccrayKey Acquisitions: QB; Shane Illingworth, CB; Christian Holmes (Transfer,) OG; Eli Russ8. Florida2019 Record: 11-2 Key Returners: QB; Kyle Trask, WR; Van Jefferson, DL; Kyree CampbellBiggest Losses: CB; CJ Henderson, RB; Lamical Perine, QB; Feleipe FranksKey Acquisitions: DT; Gervon Dexter, LB; Derek Wingo, WR; Xzavier Henderson, CB; Jahari Rogers7. Penn State2019 Record: 11-2Key Returners: QB; Sean Clifford, LB; Micah Parsons, TE; Pat Freiermuth, RB; Devyn FordBiggest Losses: WR; K. J. Hamler, DE; Yetur Gross-Matos, DT; Robert Windsor, LB; Cam BrownKey Acquisitions: LB; Curtis Jacobs, TE; Theo Johnson, Safety; Enzo Jennings, RB; Caziah Holmes6. Oklahoma2019 Record: 12-2Key Returners: C; Creed Humphrey, QB; Spencer Rattler (Heisman Sleeper,) WR: Charleston RamboBiggest Losses: WR; CeeDee Lamb, LB; Kenneth Murray, QB; Jalen HurtsKey Acquisitions: OG; Nate Anderson, DE; Reggie Grimes, RB; Seth McGowan5. LSU2019 Record: 15-0Key Returners: QB; Myles Brennan, WR; Ja’Marr Chase, CB; Derek Stingley Jr, OL; Austin DeculusBiggest Losses: QB; Joe Burrow, WR; Justin Jefferson, CB; Kristian Fulton, EDGE; K’Lavon Chaisson, RB; Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Joe Brady (Coach)Key Acquisitions: TE; Arik Gilbert, CB; Elias Ricks, WR; Kayshon Boutte, DT; Jaquelin Roy4. Alabama2019 Record: 11-2Key Returners: RB; Najee Harris, WR; DeVonta Smith, LB; Dylan Moses, CB; Patrick Surtain, QB; Mac JonesBiggest Losses: QB; Tua Tagovailoa, OT; Jedrick Wills Jr, WR; Jerry Jeudy, WR: Henry Ruggs III, CB; Trevon Diggs, Safety; Xavier McKinneyKey Acquisitions: QB; Bryce Young, DE; Will Anderson, DE; Chris Braswell, LB; Drew Sanders,3. Georgia2019 Record: 12-2Key Returners: Safety; Richard LeCounte, RB; Zamir White, WR; George Pickens, WR; Matt LandersBiggest Losses: QB; Jake Fromm, RB; D’Andre Swift, OT; Andrew ThomasKey Acquisitions: QB; Jamie Newman (Transfer,) CB; Kelee Ringo, OT; Broderick Jones, DT; Jalen Carter, LB; Darnell Washington2. Clemson2019 Record: 14-1Key Returners: QB; Trevor Lawrence (Heisman Hopeful,) WR; Justyn Ross, RB; Travis Etienne (Heisman Hopeful), WR; Amari Rodgers, DE; Xavier ThomasBiggest Losses: CB; A.J. Terrell, WR; Tee Higgins, Safety; Tanner Muse, LB; Isaiah SimmonsKey Acquisitions: DT; Bryan Bresee, DE; Myles Murphy, QB: DJ Uiagalelei, LB; Trenton Simpson, RB; Demarkcus Bowman1. Ohio State2019 Record: 13-1Key Returners: QB; Justin Fields (Heisman Favorite,) OL; Wyatt Davis, CB; Shaun Wade, WR; Chris OlaveBiggest Losses: CB; Jeff Okudah, CB; Damon Arnette, DE; Chase Young, WR; K.J. Hill, RB; J. K. DobbinsKey Acquisitions: WR; Julian Fleming, OT; Paris Johnson Jr., WR; Jaxon Smith-Njigba, LB; Cody Simon Post Views: 614The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest PostsPeter SnyderPeter Snyder is an Intern sportswriter who covers collegiate athletics as well as professional sports.Latest posts by Peter Snyder (see all) Pete Snyder’s College Football Rankings – 5th Edition - October 12, 2020 Pete Snyder’s College Football Rankings – 4th Edition - October 5, 2020 Developing: La Salle University to Cut Seven Varsity Sports - September 29, 2020 Pete Snyder’s CFB Power Rankings – 3rd Edition - September 28, 2020 Related TopicsAlabamaCFBClemsonFeatureFootballGeorgiaNCAA FootballNotre DameOhio StatePenn StateTop 25 Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment.Newsletter SubscriptionCan't Miss Posts! 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