College football Power Rankings: How did the Top 25 look in Week 6? - ESPN

Six full weeks into the 2025 season and every team could use a little work. At least on offense.

Ohio State's defense has been nothing short of spectacular, holding opponents to five points per game. The Buckeyes offense has been more potent as of late, but there are areas to improve, just like there are with many units.

This season has been one of inflated quarterback expectations, from Texas' Arch Manning to Florida's DJ Lagway to Penn State's Drew Allar to LSU's Garrett Nussmeier to Clemson's Cade Klubnik. Those QBs and many others have time to get fully right, but they will need to perform better and receive more help from those around them.

A new group of standout quarterbacks has emerged, including Oregon's Dante Moore and Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss, and one-time Heisman favorite Carson Beck has found a different level at Miami. But no offense has it all figured out right now.

As we examine another reshuffled Top 25 in this week's Power Rankings, we focused on the offenses, what's working and what still needs work as the halfway point of the season approaches. — Adam Rittenberg

Previous ranking: 1

The Buckeyes could crank up the rushing attack. Ohio State ranks ninth in the Big Ten with 171.6 rushing yards per game and 10th in rushes per attempt going for 10 or more yards (15.2%). Freshman Bo Jackson, who's averaging 7.5 yards per carry after not getting a touch in the opener against Texas and taking over as the primary ball carrier ahead of James Peoples and CJ Donaldson, has since given the Buckeyes a jolt (Jackson now has 30 carries over the past two games). Ohio State getting more big plays out of the running game will be key down the line to fully complement Jeremiah Smith & Co. through the air. — Jake