In a preseason shocker that has Big Blue Nation buzzing, the Associated Press has unveiled its first Top 25 poll for the 2025 college football season—and the Kentucky Wildcats are painfully absent. Fresh off a disappointing 4-8 record and a roster shakeup losing key stars, UK's snub stings even more with programs like Toledo (their Week 1 opponent) and Navy earning votes ahead of them. Is this the wake-up call for a Wildcats resurgence, or a sign of a grueling uphill battle? Dive into the full rankings and what it means for Kentucky's redemption quest.
The Associated Press released its first Top 25 poll of the 2025 college football season today, and for Kentucky, the news is as expected — but still a little humbling.