HOUSTON — While waiting for the 2023 national champion to be determined between Michigan and Washington Monday night, here’s a sneak peek at what to expect next season with Action Network’s 2024 Way-Too-Early Top 25 rankings.
Atop the rankings are the usual suspects: No. 1 Georgia, No. 2 Michigan, No. 3 Oregon, No. 4 Alabama and No. 5 Ohio State. Rounding out the top 10 are No. 6 Texas, No. 7 Notre Dame, No. 8 Arizona, No. 9 Ole Miss and No. 10 Missouri.
These rankings are expected to change — and will change — when transfer portal additions are finalized and pending any future coaching moves (Jim Harbaugh, you’re on the clock).
The SEC has half of its 16 teams in Action Network’s Way-Too-Early Top 25. The Big Ten and Big 12 have six teams each, while the ACC four teams plus independent Notre Dame.
These rankings currently do not factor in all player transfers or players that may leave for the NFL. My Top 25 rankings should change drastically when rosters and/or coaching staffs are finalized in the coming weeks.
For supplemental information regarding college football, refer to our NCAAF futures, odds, picks and projections resources.
National recruiting rankings are from 247Sports, while transfer portal rankings from On3 through Thursday.
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McMurphy's Way-Too-Early College Football Top 25
1
Georgia Bulldogs
- 2023 Record: 13-1
- Last Season: Defeated Florida State in Orange Bowl
2024 Schedule Highlights
- Aug. 31 vs. Clemson (in Atlanta)
- Sept. 28 at Alabama
- Oct. 5 vs. Auburn
- Oct. 19 at Texas
- Nov. 2 vs. Florida (in Jacksonville)
- Nov. 9 at Ole Miss
- Nov. 16 vs. Tennessee
2024 Transfer Rankings
- National Rank: 66th
- Conference Rank: 15th in SEC
2024 Recruiting Rankings
- National Rank: 1st
- Conference Rank: 1st in SEC
Head Coach: Kirby Smart
- OC: Mike Bobo
- DC: Glenn Schumann
2
Michigan Wolverines
- 2023 Record: 14-0
- Last Season: Plays Washington in College Football Playoff National Championship
2024 Schedule Highlights
- Sept. 7 vs. Texas
- Sept. 21 vs. USC
- Oct. 5 at Washington
- Oct. 26 vs. Michigan State
- Nov. 2 vs. Oregon
- Nov. 30 at Ohio State
2024 Transfer Rankings
- National Rank: 24th
- Conference Rank: 6th in Big Ten
2024 Recruiting Rankings
- National Rank: 15th
- Conference Rank: 4th in Big Ten
Head Coach: Jim Harbaugh
- OC: Sherrone Moore
- DC: Jesse Minter
3
Oregon Ducks
- 2023 Record: 12-2
- Last Season: Defeated Liberty in Fiesta Bowl
2024 Schedule Highlights
- Sept. 7 vs. Boise State
- Sept. 14 at Oregon State
- Sept. 28 at UCLA
- Oct. 12 vs. Ohio State
- Nov. 2 at Michigan
- Nov. 30 vs. Washington
2024 Transfer Rankings
- National Rank: 43rd
- Conference Rank: 14th in Big Ten
2024 Recruiting Rankings
- National Rank: 6th
- Conference Rank: 2nd in Big Ten
Head Coach: Dan Lanning
- OC: Will Stein
- DC: Tosh Lupoi
4
Alabama Crimson Tide
- 2023 Record: 12-2
- Last Season: Lost to Michigan in College Football Playoff semifinal
2024 Schedule Highlights
- Sept. 14 at Wisconsin
- Sept. 28 vs. Georgia
- Oct. 12 vs. South Carolina
- Oct. 19 at Tennessee
- Oct. 26 vs. Missouri
- Nov. 9 at LSU
- Nov. 23 at Oklahoma
- Nov. 30 vs. Auburn
2024 Transfer Rankings
- National Rank: 61st
- Conference Rank: 13th in SEC
2024 Recruiting Rankings
- National Rank: 2nd
- Conference Rank: 2nd in SEC
Head Coach: Nick Saban
- OC: Tommy Rees
- DC: TBA
5
Ohio State Buckeyes
- 2023 Record: 11-2
- Last Season: Lost to Missouri in Sugar Bowl
2024 Schedule Highlights
- Sept. 28 at Michigan State
- Oct. 5 vs. Iowa
- Oct. 12 at Oregon
- Oct. 26 vs. Nebraska
- Nov. 2 at Penn State
- Nov. 30 vs. Michigan
2024 Transfer Rankings
- National Rank: 58th
- Conference Rank: 17th in Big Ten
2024 Recruiting Rankings
- National Rank: 5th
- Conference Rank: 1st in Big Ten
Head Coach: Ryan Day
- OC: Brian Hartline
- DC: Jim Knowles
6
Texas Longhorns
- 2023 Record: 12-2
- Last Season: Lost to Washington in College Football Playoff semifinal
2024 Schedule Highlights
- Sept. 7 at Michigan
- Oct. 12 vs. Oklahoma (in Dallas)
- Oct. 19 vs. Georgia
- Nov. 30 at Texas A&M
2024 Transfer Rankings
- National Rank: 26th
- Conference Rank: 6th in SEC
2024 Recruiting Rankings
- National Rank: 3rd
- Conference Rank: 3rd in SEC
Head Coach: Steve Sarkisian
- OC: Kyle Flood
- DC: Pete Kwiatkowski
7
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- 2023 Record: 10-3
- Last Season: Defeated Oregon State in Sun Bowl
2024 Schedule Highlights
- Aug. 31 at Texas A&M
- Sept. 28 vs. Louisville
- Nov. 9 vs. Florida State
- Nov. 30 at USC
2024 Transfer Rankings
- National Rank: 15th
2024 Recruiting Rankings
- National Rank: 11th
Head Coach: Marcus Freeman
- OC: Mike Denbrock
- DC: Al Golden
8
Arizona Wildcats
- 2023 Record: 10-3
- Last Season: Defeated Oklahoma in Alamo Bowl
2024 Schedule Highlights
- Sept. 14 at Kansas State
- TBA vs. West Virginia
- TBA vs. Colorado
2024 Transfer Rankings
- National Rank: 47th
- Conference Rank: 11th in Big 12
2024 Recruiting Rankings
- National Rank: 49th
- Conference Rank: 6th in Big 12
Head Coach: Jedd Fisch
- OC: Brennan Carroll
- DC: TBA
9
Ole Miss Rebels
- 2023 Record: 11-2
- Last Season: Defeated Penn State in Peach Bowl
2024 Schedule Highlights
- Oct. 5 at South Carolina
- Oct. 12 at LSU
- Oct. 26 vs. Oklahoma
- Nov. 9 vs. Georgia
- Nov. 30 vs. Mississippi State
2024 Transfer Rankings
- National Rank: 3rd
- Conference Rank: 1st in SEC
2024 Recruiting Rankings
- National Rank: 20th
- Conference Rank: 10th in SEC
Head Coach: Lane Kiffin
- OC: Charlie Weis Jr.
- DC: Pete Golding
10
Missouri Tigers
- 2023 Record: 11-2
- Last Season: Defeated Ohio State in Cotton Bowl
2024 Schedule Highlights
- Oct. 5 at Texas A&M
- Oct. 19 vs. Auburn
- Oct. 26 at Alabama
- Nov. 9 vs. Oklahoma
2024 Transfer Rankings
- National Rank: 10th
- Conference Rank: 3rd in SEC
2024 Recruiting Rankings
- National Rank: 24th
- Conference Rank: 12th in SEC
Head Coach: Eli Drinkwitz
- OC: Kirby Moore
- DC: TBA
11
Penn State Nittany Lions
- 2023 Record: 10-3
- Last Season: Lost to Ole Miss in Peach Bowl
2024 Schedule Highlights
- Aug. 31 at West Virginia
- Oct. 5 vs. UCLA
- Oct. 12 at USC
- Oct. 26 at Wisconsin
- Nov. 2 vs. Ohio State
- Nov. 9 at Washington
2024 Transfer Rankings
- National Rank: 37th
- Conference Rank: 11th in Big Ten
2024 Recruiting Rankings
- National Rank: 14th
- Conference Rank: 3rd in Big Ten
Head Coach: James Franklin
- OC: Andy Kotelnicki
- DC: Tom Allen
12
Kansas State Wildcats
- 2023 Record: 9-4
- Last Season: Defeated NC State in Pop-Tarts Bowl
2024 Schedule Highlights
- Sept. 14 vs. Arizona
- TBA vs. Oklahoma State
- TBA vs. Kansas
- TBA at Colorado
- TBA at West Virginia
2024 Transfer Rankings
- National Rank: 45th
- Conference Rank: 10th in Big 12
2024 Recruiting Rankings
- National Rank: 59th
- Conference Rank: 13th in Big 12
Head Coach: Chris Klieman
- OC: Conor Riley
- DC: Joe Klanderman
13
Oklahoma Sooners
- 2023 Record: 10-3
- Last Season: Lost to Arizona in Alamo Bowl
2024 Schedule Highlights
- Sept. 21 vs. Tennessee
- Sept. 28 at Auburn
- Oct. 12 vs. Texas (in Dallas)
- Oct. 26 at Ole Miss
- Nov. 9 at Missouri
- Nov. 23 vs. Alabama
- Nov. 30 at LSU
2024 Transfer Rankings
- National Rank: 35th
- Conference Rank: 8th in SEC
2024 Recruiting Rankings
- National Rank: 9th
- Conference Rank: 6th in SEC
Head Coach: Brent Venables
- OC: Seth Littrell
- DC: Zac Alley
14
LSU Tigers
- 2023 Record: 10-3
- Last Season: Defeated Wisconsin in ReliaQuest Bowl
2024 Schedule Highlights
- Sept. 1 vs. USC (in Las Vegas)
- Sept. 21 vs. UCLA
- Oct. 12 vs. Ole Miss
- Oct. 26 at Texas A&M
- Nov. 9 vs. Alabama
- Nov. 16 at Florida
- Nov. 30 vs. Oklahoma
2024 Transfer Rankings
- National Rank: 44th
- Conference Rank: 10th in SEC
2024 Recruiting Rankings
- National Rank: 8th
- Conference Rank: 5th in SEC
Head Coach: Brian Kelly
- OC: TBA
- DC: Blake Baker
15
Oklahoma State Cowboys
- 2023 Record: 10-4
- Last Season: Defeated Texas A&M in Texas Bowl
2024 Schedule Highlights
- Aug. 31 vs. South Dakota State
- Sept. 7 vs. Arkansas
- TBA at Kansas State
- TBA vs. Utah
- TBA vs. West Virginia
2024 Transfer Rankings
- National Rank: 51st
- Conference Rank: 12th in Big 12
2024 Recruiting Rankings
- National Rank: 56th
- Conference Rank: 11th in Big 12
Head Coach: Mike Gundy
- OC: Casey Dunn
- DC: Bryan Nardo
16
Washington Huskies
- 2023 Record: 14-0
- Last Season: Plays Michigan in College Football Playoff National Championship
2024 Schedule Highlights
- Sept. 14 vs. Washington State (in Seattle)
- Oct. 5 vs. Michigan
- Oct. 12 at Iowa
- Nov. 2 vs. USC
- Nov. 9 at Penn State
2024 Transfer Rankings
- National Rank: 9th
- Conference Rank: 2nd in Big Ten
2024 Recruiting Rankings
- National Rank: 36th
- Conference Rank: 10th in Big Ten
Head Coach: Kalen DeBoer
- OC: Ryan Grubb
- DC: William Inge
17
Tennessee Volunteers
- 2023 Record: 9-4
- Last Season: Defeated Iowa in Citrus Bowl
2024 Schedule Highlights
- Sept. 7 vs. NC State (in Charlotte)
- Sept. 21 at Oklahoma
- Oct. 19 vs. Alabama
- Nov. 16 at Georgia
2024 Transfer Rankings
- National Rank: 49th
- Conference Rank: 11th in SEC
2024 Recruiting Rankings
- National Rank: 13th
- Conference Rank: 7th in SEC
Head Coach: Josh Heupel
- OC: Joey Halzle
- DC: Tim Banks
18
Clemson Tigers
- 2023 Record: 9-4
- Last Season: Defeated Kentucky in Gator Bowl
2024 Schedule Highlights
- Aug. 31 vs. Georgia (in Atlanta)
- TBA vs. Louisville
- TBA at Florida State
- TBA at Virginia Tech
- Nov. 30 vs. South Carolina
2024 Transfer Rankings
- National Rank: 62nd
- Conference Rank: 15th in ACC
2024 Recruiting Rankings
- National Rank: 13th
- Conference Rank: 3rd in ACC
Head Coach: Dabo Swinney
- OC: Garrett Riley
- DC: Wes Goodwin
19
Utah Utes
- 2023 Record: 8-5
- Last Season: Lost to Northwestern in Las Vegas Bowl
2024 Schedule Highlights
- TBA vs. Arizona
- TBA vs. BYU
- TBA at Colorado
- TBA at Oklahoma State
2024 Transfer Rankings
- National Rank: 52nd
- Conference Rank: 13th in Big 12
2024 Recruiting Rankings
- National Rank: 63rd
- Conference Rank: 14th in Big 12
Head Coach: Kyle Whittingham
- OC: Andy Ludwig
- DC: Morgan Scalley
20
Florida State Seminoles
- 2023 Record: 13-1
- Last Season: Lost to Georgia in Orange Bowl
2024 Schedule Highlights
- TBA vs. Clemson
- Nov. 9 at Notre Dame
- Nov. 30 vs. Florida
2024 Transfer Rankings
- National Rank: 33rd
- Conference Rank: 9th in ACC
2024 Recruiting Rankings
- National Rank: 10th
- Conference Rank: 2nd in ACC
Head Coach: Mike Norvell
- OC: Alex Atkins
- DC: Adam Fuller
21
USC Trojans
- 2023 Record: 8-5
- Last Season: Defeated Louisville in Holiday Bowl
2024 Schedule Highlights
- Sept. 1 vs. LSU (in Las Vegas)
- Sept. 21 at Michigan
- Sept. 28 vs. Wisconsin
- Oct. 12 vs. Penn State
- Nov. 2 at Washington
- Nov. 23 at UCLA
- Nov. 30 vs. Notre Dame
2024 Transfer Rankings
- National Rank: 31st
- Conference Rank: 9th in Big Ten
2024 Recruiting Rankings
- National Rank: 17th
- Conference Rank: 5th in Big Ten
Head Coach: Lincoln Riley
- OC: Josh Henson
- DC: D'Anton Lynn
22
Miami Hurricanes
- 2023 Record: 7-6
- Last Season: Lost to Rutgers in Pinstripe Bowl
2024 Schedule Highlights
- Aug. 31 at Florida
- TBA at Louisville
- TBA vs. Florida State
- TBA vs. Virginia Tech
2024 Transfer Rankings
- National Rank: 54th
- Conference Rank: 13th in ACC
2024 Recruiting Rankings
- National Rank: 4th
- Conference Rank: 1st in ACC
Head Coach: Mario Cristobal
- OC: Shannon Dawson
- DC: Lance Guidry
23
Kansas Jayhawks
- 2023 Record: 9-4
- Last Season: Defeated UNLV in Guaranteed Rate Bowl
2024 Schedule Highlights
- TBA at Kansas State
- TBA at West Virginia
- TBA vs. Colorado
2024 Transfer Rankings
- National Rank: 40th
- Conference Rank: 8th in Big 12
2024 Recruiting Rankings
- National Rank: 44th
- Conference Rank: 4th in Big 12
Head Coach: Lance Leipold
- OC: Jeff Grimes
- DC: Brian Borland
24
NC State Wolfpack
- 2023 Record: 9-4
- Last Season: Lost to Kansas State in Pop-Tarts Bowl
2024 Schedule Highlights
- Sept. 7 vs. Tennessee (in Charlotte)
- TBA at Clemson
- TBA at North Carolina
2024 Transfer Rankings
- National Rank: 5th
- Conference Rank: 3rd in ACC
2024 Recruiting Rankings
- National Rank: 28th
- Conference Rank: 5th in ACC
Head Coach: Dave Doeren
- OC: Robert Anae
- DC: Tony Gibson
25
West Virginia Mountaineers
- 2023 Record: 9-4
- Last Season: Defeated North Carolina in Duke’s Mayo Bowl
2024 Schedule Highlights
- Aug. 31 vs. Penn State
- Sept. 14 at Pitt
- TBA at Arizona
- TBA at Oklahoma State
- TBA vs. Kansas
- TBA vs. Kansas State
2024 Transfer Rankings
- National Rank: 38th
- Conference Rank: 5th in Big 12
2024 Recruiting Rankings
- National Rank: 44th
- Conference Rank: 5th in Big 12
Head Coach: Neal Brown
- OC: Chad Scott
- DC: Jordan Lesley
