The expanded 12-team College Football Playoff saw Ohio State emerge as the national champion. But how many teams are truly in contention for the title in 2025? For FOX Sports' Joel Klatt, the answer appears to be nine.

After ranking Penn State No. 1 in his post-spring poll, Joel Klatt kept the Nittany Lions in the top spot, while another team skyrocketed.

Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt unveiled his preseason top 25 for the 2025 college football season, and Michigan Wolverines football checked in No. 10. The Maize and Blue stand behind No. 1 Penn State,