College Football Rankings: Ohio State, Oregon Headline Robert Griffin III's List

In college football, rankings are everything. The top 12 teams hold special significance — they’re in position for the College Football Playoff and have a real shot at a national championship.

After Week 2 of the 2025 season, FOX Sports analyst Robert Griffin III shared his updated list of the top 12 teams in the country. Here’s how RGIII sees the playoff picture shaping up so far.

1. Ohio State (2-0)

The Buckeyes have the best win of the season so far with an opening-week victory over Arch Manning and the Texas Longhorns. Julian Sayin looks like the real deal, completing 79.5% of his passes for 432 yards and five touchdowns through two weeks.

2. Oregon (2-0)

The Ducks have outscored their first two opponents, 128-16, an average of 56 points per game. Dante Moore has the look of the next great Oregon signal-caller.

3. Miami (2-0)

How about that win over Notre Dame in Week 1? Carson Beck is healthy and looks like a perfect fit in this Miami offense.

4. Penn State (2-0)

Penn State has outscored its first two opponents by a combined score of 80-11. The Nittany Lions' star running back duo have combined for 282 yards and five scores through two weeks.

5. LSU (2-0)

If Ohio State has the best win of the year, LSU has the second-best of the season, a 17-10 triumph over Clemson in Week 1. Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has the second-best Heisman odds through two weeks.

6. Georgia (2-0)

The Bulldogs are among the elite teams in the nation, but a 28-6 win over Austin Peay in Week 2 when Gunnar Stockton was asked to attempt 34 throws is slightly concerning.

7. Texas (1-1)

Arch Manning had a rough outing in Week 1, but the preseason Heisman favorite bounced back in Week 2, throwing for 295 yards and four touchdowns in a 38-7 win over San Jose State.

8. Florida State (2-0)

After a disappointing 2-10 campaign in 2024, the Seminoles have already matched their win total through the first two weeks of the 2025 season. Quarterback Tommy Castellanos has thrown for 389 yards and three touchdowns through two weeks.

9. Illinois (2-0)

Could Illinois be this year's version of 2024 Indiana? Following an impressive 45-19 win over Duke in Week 2, it is certainly looking that way.

10. Clemson (1-1)

The Tigers were a popular national title pick heading into this season, and while the talent is up there with any team in the nation, the results in the first two weeks have been underwhelming.

11. Notre Dame (0-1)

The Irish have the toughest loss of the season — a last-second defeat to No. 3 Miami. They were off during Week 2, but have another challenge in Week 3 with No. 16 Texas A&M.

12. South Carolina (2-0)

The Gamecocks have looked strong over two weeks with wins over Virginia Tech and South Carolina State. Quarterback LaNorris Sellers has totaled 385 net yards and three touchdowns.

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