 By Stephen Vilardo, SuperWest Sports
July 28, 2025
The 2025 college football season is quickly approaching, with the opening kickoff just a month away.
This summer, we previewed and ranked the top individuals in the West at each position, then did the same for the region’s top position units.
Earlier this week, we ranked the top defenses. Today, we conclude the series with a look at the Top 12 offenses.
All of the rankings have been based on what we know in preseason, and could change dramatically once the season kicks off.
1. Oregon Ducks
The Ducks have some questions in the passing game, but the running game will have no trouble moving the ball.Makhi Hughes leads a stable of backs who will be able to make plays. And they will be running behind one of the best lines in the nation.
The questions in the passing game really revolve around development at the QB spot. Dante Moore has plenty of talent but not a ton of experience. Will Stein’s tutelage and a season spent learning from Dillon Gabriel could prove to be the difference.
The WR group is solid, even with the loss of Evan Stewart. Making that a bit easier to swallow is the fact that Kenyon Sadiq just might be the best TE in America.
And again, behind that line, the Ducks offense should soar this season.
2. Arizona State Sun Devils
Cam Skattebo might be gone, but this offense still has plenty of weapons, most notably, QB Sam Leavitt and a host of playmakers on the outside and behind him.What made the ASU offense so good last season was their efficiency. The Sun Devils converted 46% on third downs and turned it over just nine times.
This season, the offense might be a bit more open, which could mean more production or more risk. Leavitt is good with the football, so I would not expect many giveaways.
The All-American QB will also have the best WR in the Big 12 to throw it to in Jordyn Tyson. Kanye Udoh isn’t Skattebo, but he will lead a deep RB unit.
Don’t expect a drop in offensive production from ASU this season.
3. USC Trojans
I am buying in on the USC offense this season. Sure, the WR depth took a hit in the portal, but they are still loaded at that position.Ja’Kobi Lane and Makai Lemon form one of the best WR duos in the nation. The backs are shifty and speedy, and they have depth.
I have a lot of faith in Jayden Maiava. He performed well at UNLV as a freshman and delivered at the end of last season when his number was called.
The line has had some overhaul, but it should still be a talented group.
USC is deep on offense this season. Look for the Trojans to have no issues moving the football in 2025.
4. Washington Huskies
The Husky offense will look a little different this season.While Demond Williams Jr. may not have as big of an arm as Will Rodgers showed last season, he should be much more accurate.
Omari Evans will offer another target on the outside to pair with Denzel Boston, and the Huskies have two proven TEs to work the middle of the field. But the passing game is not what the Huskies will work this season.
It will be a punishing ground attack with the three-headed monster of Williams, Jonah Coleman and Adam Mohammed.
Coleman is one of the best backs in the nation and Mohammed is a punisher that will finish his runs with a big hit. Williams offers a dual threat that will open things up for the backs and the receivers to do some work.
5. Boise State Broncos
While the Broncos certainly can’t replace an Ashton Jeanty, their offense will be anything but pedestrian in 2025.The passing game should be better than a season ago. QB Maddux Madsen doesn’t turn it over and can make plays with his arm and his legs when needed.
Most of Madsen’s weapons are back. Matt Lauter will be his top overall target, while Latrell Caples will be his top outside target.
The backfield should once again produce with Malik Sherrod and Sire Gaines getting the bulk of the carries for a loaded stable of backs.
While the Broncos may not have a representative in New York for the Heisman presentation, the offense should click.
6. BYU Cougars
The Cougar QB position is up for grabs, and the battle seems to be between McCae Hillstead and Bear Bachmeier.Hillstead had some good moments with Utah State and Bachmeier enters with a ton of promise and the ability to make plays with his legs.
As electric as Jake Ratzlaff was last season, he also threw 12 interceptions. If his replacement can take care of the ball better, the Cougars will be in good shape.
LJ Martin is a beast at RB and will fight for every yard he can. Martin is one of the toughest in the nation to bring down.
The receivers should be really good this season and that will be a boost for whoever starts at QB. Chase Roberts, JoJo Phillips and Parker Kingston are a dynamic trio at WR, while Carsen Ryan gives them an option at TE.
7. Colorado Buffaloes
The Buffs offensive line was a lot better last season than in Year One for Deion Sanders, and that unit should be improved again in 2025.And it needs to be. While the Buffs are never going to be a grind it out type of team, they were 8-0 last year when running for a pedestrian 50 yards or more, and just 1-4 when failing to reach 50 in a game.
Dallan Hayden is a good back to run behind the line.
Now, whoever wins the QB job, Kaidon Salter or JuJu Lewis, will have some very good receivers to target. Omarion Miller is a deep threat and Dre’lon Miller is a threat over the middle.
And with the improved line, the QB will have more time to operate.
8. San Jose State Spartans
The Spartans lacked a running game in 2024, but they still were a potent offense.This season they should be much better across the line and the running game should see a lot of improvement.
And that is only going to open things up more for Walker Eget and the passing attack. The receivers have a good nucleus in Leland Smith, Malachi Riley and Danny Scudero.
The Spartans could be a surprise team in 2025.
The schedule is set up for them to do some damage and if this offense catches fire, they could be battling for the MW title and, with that, a potential playoff bid.
9. UNLV Rebels
Dan Mullen cut his teeth on the offensive side of the football, and his spread offense has been good everywhere he has been.The QB job will belong to Alex Orji or Anthony Colandrea. Colandrea is a much better passer but also has thrown too many interceptions in his career.
While Ricky White may be gone, the WRs are still talented, and Jaden Bradley will stretch the field, while JoJo Earle and Troy Omeire make the Rebels deeper at wideout than they were in the past.
The offense will look different this season, but Jet Thomas will again play a big role and fits into the new scheme well.
Several transfers from Power Four schools will be featured in this offense, and we will see how quickly they gel in the new system.
10. Utah Utes
The Utah offense was not great in 2024, to say the least.There were problems at QB, the line never got healthy, and the running game was not there—and that was just part of the problem.
Enter new OC Jason Beck, whose New Mexico offense was fourth in the nation last season with 477 yards per game.
Also enter the QB that directed that unit, Devon Dampier, one of the most dynamic dual threats in the country. He needs to be more accurate and cut down the INTs, but he is explosive and moves the ball.
The running game will be better with Dampier, but also the stable of backs is good. The line should be phenomenal this season—but needs to stay healthy.
11. Utah State Aggies
The head coach of that explosive offense at New Mexico last season, was of course Bronco Mendenhall. And while the OC and QB ended up in Salt Lake City, Mendenhall is now in Logan.And offense is not where the Aggies had problems last season; they were sixth in the nation with 467.7 yards per game. Now, most of those offensive players from last season are gone, but the cupboard is not bare.
Bryson Barnes and Anthony Garcia are both dual threat QBs. Barnes might be the better runner while Garcia might be a better passer; either option gives a slight Devon Dampier feel to the offense.
Brady Boyd and Corey Thompson are solid options at receiver. The line is completely new, but it does not lack experience.
Will the Aggies be sixth in the nation in offense again? Probably not. But they will run the ball very well and should still pile up yardage.
12. UCLA Bruins
For the Bruins it begins with Nico Iamaleava.The Bruin offense was bad last season and had trouble finding the end zone.
With the Tennessee transfer at the helm, the passing game is massively improved. He has capable pass catchers in Mike Matthews and Hudson Habermehl, but the top target should be Kwazi Gilmer.
The backs will be better, and it would be hard to be worse: UCLA ranked 132nd in rushing last season. The key will be the line play, and the talent level was upgraded in the offseason.
While it is not an elite line yet, it should offer better protection.
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