The 2014 Simplified Football Top 25 by Power Ratings.
- Florida State (ACC) 5.27 — The returning national champions, again the most talented team in the nation, with Heisman winner Jameis Winston back.
- Alabama (SEC) 4.94 — Reloaded despite losses; chasing a fourth title in six years.
- Auburn (SEC) 4.91 — Returns much of its title-game team and ramps up defensive talent.
- Oregon (PAC12) 4.9 — Perhaps its best team ever behind an experienced OL and a Heisman-candidate QB.
- UCLA (PAC12) 4.7 — A Heisman contender at QB and steadily upgraded talent.
- Stanford (PAC12) 4.65 — Reloading the front 7 but consistently excellent.
- Clemson (ACC) 4.63 — More balanced this year; better defense, less explosive offense.
- USC (PAC12) 4.54 — NFL talent under Sarkisian.
- Oklahoma (Big12) 4.51 — Hinges on Trevor Knight's play.
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Wisconsin (B1G) 4.46 — The most underrated team in the nation; SF's pick to win the Big Ten.
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Ohio St (B1G) 4.41
- Texas (Big12) 4.39
- Ole Miss (SEC) 4.37
- Florida (SEC) 4.36
- Notre Dame (Ind) 4.35
- LSU (SEC) 4.34
- Washington (PAC12) 4.3
- Georgia (SEC) 4.28
- Baylor (Big12) 4.28
- Texas A&M (SEC) 4.27
- Arizona St (PAC12) 4.27
- South Carolina (SEC) 4.25
- Michigan (B1G) 4.2
- Miami (ACC) 4.16
- Arizona (PAC12) 4.15
Just missed: Louisville, UNC, Missouri, Miss St, Michigan St, Penn St, Iowa, Northwestern, Boise St, BYU.