Up to date 2025 SuperWest Preseason School Soccer Prime 25

1. Texas Longhorns

The Horns had been No. 1 on my Prime-25 launched after the NFL Draft and nothing has modified within the final 4 months or so that might alter my pondering.

The offense ought to be loaded for Arch Manning with Ryan Wingo and Quintrevion Wisner targets on the surface.

On protection, Texas seems to be stacked with All-People Collin Simmons on the road, Anthony Hill at LB, and Michael Taaffe at security.

2. Ohio State Buckeyes

Ryan Day and the Buckeyes might want to reload in 2025, however they’ve the instruments to get again to the highest for the second straight season.

They could have the very best defender within the nation in Caleb Downs at security whereas Sony Types might be the following in a line of proficient OSU LBs.

On offense, they’ve some questions, and the beginning QB battle might go all the way down to the top of camp.

The recognized commodity is underneath heart, whether or not it’s Julian Sayin or Lincoln Kienholz.

They are going to have a playmaker to work with in Jeramiah Smith at WR.

3. Penn State Nittany Lions

The complete offensive backfield of QB Drew Allar and RBs Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen all return this season, and that provides James Franklin a dynamic duo at RB together with a confirmed QB.

The protection can have playmakers, and Dani Denis-Sutton might be the Abdul Carter of this season.

The underlying query in Comfortable Valley needs to be if James Franklin can lastly win sufficient large video games.

Properly, if the top man is ever going to get it finished, this season looks as if the time.

4. Clemson Tigers

Clemson struggled at first of 2024 however completed sturdy to win the ACC and make the playoffs.

That momentum ought to carry into 2025.

The Tiger protection was uncharacteristically dangerous in 2024 and that was addressed within the off season.

Cade Klubnik was stellar down the stretch final season and is poised to be one of many high QBs within the nation this fall.

5. Georgia Bulldogs

The Bulldogs struggled to an 11-3 file a season in the past, and sure, I say “wrestle” very tongue-in-cheek, however the fact is the 2024 marketing campaign was a little bit of a disappointment to among the UGA trustworthy.

However there is no such thing as a want for Widespread Panic among the many denizens of Athens. It is not going to turn into the norm.

Dawg followers is not going to endure any R.E.M sleep loss over an offense through which Gunner Stockton can now throw to Noah Thomas and Zachariah Department.

Defensively, they misplaced quite a bit, however they at all times substitute the weapons and LB CJ Allen, DB Daylen Everette, and the EDGE combo of Elo Modozie and Gabe Harris can have the precision and energy of a B-52.

The Dawgs will battle for the nationwide title in 2025, and the music scene in Athens will nonetheless be good.

6. LSU Tigers

Having LSU this excessive provides me some warning . . . However they’re loaded with expertise up and down the roster.

Garrett Nussmeier would possibly simply be the very best QB within the nation.

LB Whit Weeks is an All-American on the opposite facet, and Harold Perkins and Patrick Perkins might be elite defenders.

My trepidation in rating them is Brian Kelly, however absolutely even Kelly will be unable to mess issues up with a roster as proficient as he has? I imply, no manner, proper?

7. Oregon Geese

Last season’s Huge Ten Champs have quite a bit to exchange, however Dan Lanning has finished a masterful job of filling these holes. Oregon is admittedly beginning to appear like a bodily defense-first kind of group.

They’ve an amazing offensive line and a pair of big-time working backs to hold the load.

Defensively, they’re sturdy up the center in any respect three ranges.

Dillon Thieneman on the again and Bryce Boettcher give them a pair of All-People and Matayo Uiagalelei could also be the very best sackmaster within the nation this season.

Dante Moore will step in at QB, and whereas Evan Stewart is not going to be there to throw to, the Geese will nonetheless have loads of firepower on offense.

8. Alabama Crimson Tide

Okayalen DeBoer came upon how laborious it’s to exchange a legend final season.

This season, the oldsters in Tuscaloosa would possibly learn the way good DeBoer is as a coach.

Jalen Milroe is gone, however Ty Simpson is greater than succesful and can have loads to work with on offense, and that begins with Ryan Williams as his playmaker on the surface.

The road Simpson will function behind may be the very best within the nation, and never solely can they go defend, however Jam Miller ought to discover loads of holes to run via.

Defensively, Bama remains to be Bama, they usually have loads on that facet of the ball.

9. Notre Dame Preventing Irish

The Irish can have a redshirt freshman beginning underneath heart, however he’s entering into state of affairs.

CJ Carr will function behind a stout offensive line and have an AA lining up behind him, as Jeremiyah Love might be the very best again within the nation this season.

Leonard Moore will anchor a proficient protection.

The Irish schedule isn’t a gauntlet, and this season isn’t any totally different.

If they’ll navigate highway assessments at Miami and Texas A&M together with a pair of dwelling video games in opposition to Boise State and USC, the Irish might be dancing within the playoffs.

10. Arizona State Solar Devils

Sam Leavitt goes to be an elite quarterback with a number of proficient go catchers to ship the soccer to, and it begins with an All-American on the surface in Jordyn Tyson.

Defensively, CJ Fite is a star within the making alongside the road, whereas Xavion Alford is a playmaker on the again finish.

Kenny Dillingham’s Solar Devils could not sneak up on anybody this season, however the head coach is constructing a program with endurance.

11. Miami Hurricanes

Every yr, plainly I purchase into the truth that the Canes are again, however yearly that hype bites me a bit.

Final spring, I ranked them tenth and requested to test again in August to see if I’m nonetheless that top on The U. Properly, I’m.

Carson Beck leads an offensive unit that has an impressive line and hard runners—sure, I’m nonetheless in on that.

Miami has a secondary that ought to be capable to put the clamps on deadly passing assaults, and yeah, I’m nonetheless right here for that.

The D-line is younger and might want to develop rapidly, and a receiver might want to step up as Beck’s go-to.

However this Miami group seems to be each bit the half.

12. Illinois Preventing Illini

Bret Bielema and his Preventing Illini have gotten 18 starters getting back from a 10-win group that completed 2024 as scorching as any squad within the nation.

Luke Altmyer is about as environment friendly as a QB will be, and he has an skilled offensive line to work behind.

The again half of the protection is loaded with expertise, led by Xavier Scott at cornerback.

The Illini will want a WR to step up, and the defensive position has some holes to fill round Gabe Jacas.

If they’ll get these items in place this can be a playoff group, if not then they may accept a New Years Day bowl once more.

13. Oklahoma Sooners

Wsick there be a extra improved group than the Sooners this season? If there’s, then that might be a stout unit!

Oklahoma’s protection was good final season, regardless of the group’s struggles, because the unit constantly held opponents to effectively under their common yards per recreation.

That protection ought to be even higher in 2025.

Offensively, the Sooners herald Ben Arbuckle as OC to proper the ship, and he has some toys to work with, notably John Mateer at QB and Jaydn Ott working the ball.

14. Florida Gators

Illinois has plenty of momentum heading into this season, however the Gators certain did end 2024 not off course.

DJ Lagway had an amazing first yr in Gainesville and ought to be wholesome and prepared for an improved sophomore season.

The Gators ought to be a lot improved with Tyreak Sapp and Caleb Banks main the way in which on the road.

UF could be very deep and superb throughout the board.

15. Michigan Wolverines

Michigan misplaced a ton between 2023 and 2024.

Final season, the Wolverines had been a shell of the nationwide champs from two years in the past. They nonetheless got here on sturdy on the finish of the season, and the most important offensive drawback in ‘24 was at QB.

This season, that shouldn’t be a problem. There’s plenty of pleasure in Ann Arbor surrounding freshman QB Bryce Underwood, and rightfully so.

The protection might be good once more, and the offense might be quite a bit higher.

The schedule can be favorable, with Penn State and Oregon not on it and Ohio State making the journey north this season.

16. South Carolina Gamecocks

South Carolina completed 2024 with a flurry, making a late playoff push. This season, the Gamecocks is not going to shock anybody.

LaNorris Sellers is a stellar QB and was extraordinarily sharp in 2024.

The protection has playmakers with Jalon Kilgore at nook and Dylan Stewart coming off the top.

USC goes to be good in 2025, the query is that if Shane Beamer’s troops have sufficient on offense to be a playoff group or as soon as once more discover themselves on the surface wanting in.

17. Indiana Hoosiers

As good as Indiana was a season in the past, they may be even higher this fall.

The file could not produce 11 wins once more, however the expertise appears to be even higher.

Pretty much as good as Kurtis Rourke was final season, Fernando Mendoza may be an improve at QB. The receivers he’ll work with are on par with anybody within the nation and the offensive line might be significantly better.

The protection is loaded with bodily playmakers and that facet of the ball ought to be the sturdy level of the group this season.

18. Kansas State Wildcats

Okayansas State’s protection was good final season, and this yr the Wildcats might have the very best protection within the Huge 12.

The linebackers are elite, the road is a veteran group, and the secondary was upgraded within the offseason.

However whereas the protection was nice, the offense was—eh. Look, final season the ‘Cats had been 9-0 when scoring 21 factors or extra and 0-4 when failing to. Not quite a bit was requested, however not quite a bit was given, both.

This season, the offense ought to produce much more.

The offensive line was good final season and might be as soon as once more. The RBs might be a lot improved. KSU wants extra regular play out of QB Avery Johnson.

19. Ole Miss Rebels

Jaxson Dart is gone, and in steps Austin Simmons to the QB position. Lane Kiffin has misplaced nice quarterbacks and changed them many occasions over, and the top coach typically finds success on the place.

He is aware of tips on how to get good QBs to play nice.

The road might be good, however we must see how good the playmakers at Simmons’ disposal are.

One problem for the Insurgent offense is consistency within the Crimson Zone. Final season, of their wins, they scored on 44 of 47 journeys. Of their losses, they had been solely 5 of 14 within the pink zone.

20. SMU Mustangs

The Mustangs stepped up within the ACC final season, they usually owned it, fairly actually, with an ideal 8-0 mark en path to the common season title.

Kevin Jennings returns at QB, and that could be a fairly great place for the Ponies to construct off the success from a yr in the past.

This program is constructed for fulfillment and endurance within the ACC.

The offense might be explosive, and the protection has some playmakers. Jeffrey M’ba ought to be a pressure in the course of the road and together with Terry Webb, who will make it troublesome to run between the tackles in opposition to SMU.

21. Texas A&M Aggies

Mike Elko has the Aggies transferring in the appropriate course. He did wonders at Duke and has A&M in place to make noise within the SEC and on a nationwide degree.

KC Concepcion might be a weapon on offense because the NC State switch has large potential.

Now, Marcel Reed will step in at QB, and his means to get the ball within the palms of Concepcion and his fellow receivers might be a consider how good the Aggies find yourself being.

Defensively, the unit has plenty of expertise, however they should create extra strain.

22. Boise State Broncos

Boise State not has Ashton Jeanty, however the offense is in superb palms with Maddux Madsen on the helm.

The road is great, and the pass-catchers might be higher than they had been final season.

Whereas Jeanty is gone, the RB room remains to be deep with plenty of expertise. Madsen might be able to take off as a star.

The protection is stable on the again, they usually have an elite go rusher in Jayden Virgin-Morgan.

A second playoff look ought to be there for the taking.

23. Texas Tech Crimson Raiders

Joey McGuire is taking the Crimson Raiders to new heights.

Tech has gone 23-16 in McGuire’s three seasons on the helm, with a successful file in every marketing campaign.

This season, they’ve gone in heavy within the portal to take the following step this fall. As many as eight transfers might be beginning on protection and as many as 12 might be key contributors on that facet of the ball.

On offense, they line has been upgraded via the portal. This might be a particular season in Lubbock.

24. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

The Yellow Jackets are the Energy 4 group that I feel might shock individuals and make an enormous splash this season.

Tech is led by an excellent QB in Haynes King, who may be essentially the most underrated participant within the nation at his place. Jamal Haynes is a proficient working again, and the offense returns quite a bit on the road.

Defensively, the Jackets have plenty of guys who can disrupt issues. Brent Key has Georgia Tech transferring in an upward trajectory, and this might be the season they make an enormous splash.

25. San Jose State Spartans

Now hear me out on this one.  San Jose State goes to be good, are they the twenty fifth greatest group within the nation? Maybe not, nevertheless, the offense might be explosive and may be capable to rating plenty of factors.

Walker Eget is an excellent QB and can make good choices, and he’ll make performs each along with his arm and his legs.

The protection has some studs on it within the type of Gafa Faga, Jordan Pollard and Jalen Bainer.

However, actually, hear me out this level: SJSU might be good, however the schedule units up that they may very effectively be 11-1 heading into the MW Championship with the lone loss coming at Texas…keep in mind them, #1 Texas?

No Boise on the Schedule, no UNLV, Fresno and Air Power at dwelling. So, if there’s a group that’s 11-1 on December 1st and the lone loss is at Texas, you higher consider that group is ranked!