2025 NCAAF SP+ Rankings: Comprehensive Analysis and Team Insights

Updated SP+ Rankings for All 136 FBS Teams

The 2025 NCAAF season is in full swing, and the latest SP+ rankings provide a detailed look at team efficiencies and performances. Here’s a breakdown of the key insights and rankings after the games of August 31, 2025.

What is SP+?

SP+ is a tempo- and opponent-adjusted measure of college football efficiency. Created by Bill Connelly in 2008, it aims to be predictive and forward-facing, focusing on the most sustainable and predictable aspects of football. Unlike résumé rankings, SP+ does not automatically credit big wins or brave scheduling.

Key Highlights

Top Teams: Georgia leads the pack with an SP+ rating of 25.5, followed closely by Ohio State and Oregon.
Offensive Powerhouses: Miami boasts the top offense with a rating of 42.5, while Georgia’s defense is among the best at 13.0.
Rising Teams: Oregon and Ole Miss have shown significant improvements, climbing the rankings with strong performances.

SP+ Rankings Table

Rank	Team	SP+ Rating	Offense	Defense	Special Teams	Rank Change
1	Georgia (1-0)	25.5	37.9	13.0	0.6	+2
2	Ohio St. (1-0)	25.4	36.5	11.3	0.3	-1
3	Oregon (1-0)	24.4	39.5	15.6	0.5	+3
4	Ole Miss (1-0)	23.9	37.2	13.6	0.3	+5
5	LSU (1-0)	20.8	38.4	17.7	0.1	+5

Strength of Schedule and Résumé SP+

SP+ strength of schedule (SOS) and Résumé SP+ ratings are also updated weekly. These metrics become increasingly relevant as the season progresses and the race for College Football Playoff spots heats up.

SOS: Measures the expected win percentage an average top-five team would generate against each team’s schedule.
Résumé SP+: Compares each team’s scoring margin to what an average top-five team would be expected to generate against a given opponent.

Conclusion

As the 2025 NCAAF season unfolds, the SP+ rankings will continue to provide valuable insights into team performances and efficiencies. Stay tuned for weekly updates and in-depth analysis as the season progresses.