ESPN Cleveland Sports Daily - August 12, 2025 - presented by CHI Memorial

The Associated Press has released its college football preseason Top 25, and history has been made — Texas opens at number one for the first time in school history. The Longhorns hold a narrow five-point edge over number two Penn State. Ohio State checks in at number three, followed by Clemson at four and Georgia at five. Rounding out the top ten are Notre Dame, Oregon, Alabama, LSU, and Miami. Tennessee will start the season at number 24.

1. Texas

2. Penn State

3 is Ohio St

4 is Clemson

5Georgia

6 Notre Dame

7 Oregon

8 Alabama

9 LSU

10 Miami

Tennessee is ranked number 24

In baseball, the Braves are in New York to take on the Mets tonight. First pitch is set for 7:10 on Mix 104.1 and ESPN Cleveland 101.3.