ESPN's TOP 25 Poll: Contenders And Pretenders

ESPN’s Top 25 College Football Poll sparks fierce debate as perennial powers face bold rankings and transfer portal surprises threaten to shake up the season. Can Ohio State hold the No. 1 spot with Jeremiah Smith and Bo Jackson anchoring an explosive offense, or will Oregon and Notre Dame’s loaded defenses prove decisive under postseason pressure? Which team’s revamped secondary will dominate, and is Alabama’s slide to 16th justified after historic struggles on the ground? Brian Smith breaks down key players like Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, Texas's Arch Manning throwing to Auburn transfer Cam Coleman, Notre Dame’s dynamic secondary led by Tae Johnson, Leonard Moore, and Adon Shuler, Ohio State’s incredible Jeremiah Smith, and Miami's dynamic receiving corps led by Malachi Toney. Smith spotlights questions around depth, quarterback battles, and rising stars such as Texas Tech’s Ladanian Guyton. Get fresh takes on transfer pickups, team weaknesses, and fan hot takes from Miami, Georgia, and Ole Miss as the playoff picture takes early shape. Can blue-blood programs rebound, or are new contenders ready to crash the party? Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join the community: https://theportal.supercast.com/ Support us by supporting our sponsors! Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at https://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON. Turbo Tax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.