The 2025 SP+ rankings provide a data-driven look at the most efficient teams in college football, measuring overall performance through offensive and defensive metrics.
This season’s list includes both powerhouse programs and surprising risers, reflecting the balance between elite talent and emerging efficiency.
Surprising contenders like Indiana and Vanderbilt join perennial powers such as Ohio State and Alabama near the top of the rankings.
Efficiency—not just win-loss records—will continue to separate true playoff contenders from the rest of the field.
Author's summary: Updated rankings for Week 10.