Forget the cookie-cutter rankings — Brien Schmauch and AV drop the most unapologetic Top 25 in college football. This isn’t a spreadsheet special; it’s a reality check for every program with playoff dreams.

We run the gauntlet from Group of Five sleepers to national title contenders, breaking down who’s built for a run and who’s destined for heartbreak:

• Why Boise State’s trip to Notre Dame could make or break their season

• The Bryce Underwood experiment at Michigan — brilliance or bust?

• Why LSU might be the most talented and overrated team in America

• Texas’ brutal road slate that could derail Arch Manning’s year

• Clemson at No. 1 — hype or hard truth?

Packed with hot takes, bold predictions, and zero filter, this episode isn’t just a ranking… it’s a preseason gut check for the entire sport.

Because in the BS Top 25, we don’t crown paper champions.