The complete 2025 College Football All-America Team, featuring first- and second-team selections and headlined by Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia, our Player of the Year

Tulane is coming off one of the best seasons in program history, capturing the American Athletic Conference championship and securing the program’s first Colleg

We expect nothing less at On3 as we unveil our 2025 All-America team. It was a collaborative effort in selecting the team with coaches, NFL scouts and media colleagues who cover the sport all weighing in. Indiana and Ohio State, the top two seeds in the playoff, lead the way with a combined 14 first- or second-team selections.

The B/R college football writing team—David Kenyon, Adam Kramer, Joel Reuter and Brad Shepard—each had a chance to submit a ballot for their 2025 All-American selections. The results are based on plurality voting. Note: All advanced stats courtesy of Pro Football Focus.

The Athletic’s 2025 College Football All-America Second Team Defense highlights players who made a huge impact all season, even if they weren’t on the first team. From dominant defenders to game-changing special teams standouts,

OT Carter Smith, Indiana: Smith, the Hoosiers’ three-year starter at left tackle, has been an elite protector of Mendoza this year. In 399 pass-blocking snaps, Smith has allowed no sacks and only six pressures, tied for sixth-fewest among FBS tackles.