Spring practice is underway all across the nation as college football teams start taking their first big steps towards the 2025 season. The second transfer portal window has also opened and, though it’s not normally as busy as December’s period, we have already seen some major names — like former Tennessee starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava — test the waters in search of a new program.
Even with all of the movement and position battles underway, there are some players that have solidified their status on top teams around the country. These are the names that could have a major impact on the College Football Playoff race.
With reports emerging from spring practice, it felt appropriate to take a look at a potential “Most Valuable Player” for each top 25 team — using Dennis Dodd’s way-too-early rankings — during the 2025 season.
It should come as no surprise that a lot of players in this year’s crop of MVPs are quarterbacks. It’s the most important position on the field. Even so, 14 of the schools listed in Dodd’s top 25 will be led by a new full-time starting quarterback, giving it extra emphasis this offseason.
That also adds plenty of value to the teams that return their starter, and places more focus on the positions around a quarterback that can help them transition into an increased role.
Here’s a look at the MVP for each top 25 team:
MVP: Arch Manning, QB
Who else could it be? One of the most ballyhooed recruits to ever step foot on a college campus, Manning finally gets the keys to Texas’ offense after spending a couple years behind Quinn Ewers. Manning got some extensive run last season when Ewers missed time due to an abdominal injury and flashed his tremendous potential by throwing for 939 yards…
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Author : Will Backus
Publish date : 2025-04-16 18:03:00
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