Every year, a few college football teams come out of nowhere, or at least out of the "others receiving votes" category, and crash the Top 25. Whether it's the product of a hot start, a favorable schedule or a breakout quarterback, momentum builds fast in college football.
The teams below didn't finish the 2024 season ranked, but each has a path to early-season relevance, public buzz or even a legitimate conference title run.
Should you believe the hype? These are last season's unranked squads to keep an eye on as potential movers in September.