2025 Preseason All-SuperWest College Football Teams

Preseason Annual Awards

Coach of the Year: Dan Lanning, Oregon

Dan Lanning will once again have the Ducks near the top of the Big Ten as one of the best teams in the nation.

This season, the Duck offense should be just as formidable as last year, but it is on the defensive side of the ball that the Ducks may really soar in 2025.

Lanning cut his teeth as a defensive coach and the Ducks are starting to look like a physical team that will win the trenches and shut down opponents.

Offensive Player of the Year: Sam Leavitt, Arizona State

The Sun Devils are loaded for another run at the Big XII title, and they have one of the top quarterbacks in the nation guiding the offense.

Sam Leavitt was efficient last season, making the right decisions and taking care of the ball.

This year, with a slew of talented pass catchers at his disposal, his numbers should be even better.

Defensive Player of The Year: Matayo Uiagalelei, Oregon

Choosing one defender as the best in the region wasn’t easy this season.

There are several deserving candidates, but heading into the 2025 season, I see Uiagalelei as the player who will separate himself from the rest.

His numbers should be through the roof this season, and the versatility he offers the Ducks coming off the edge makes him our preseason SuperWest Defender of the Year.

First-Team Offense

QB: Sam Leavitt, Arizona State

In his freshman campaign, Leavitt was elite for the Sun Devils as they won the Big 12.  He posted a 4-1 last season against ranked opponents with the lone loss coming to Texas in the overtime thriller in the playoffs.

Last year, he threw 24 TDs with just six interceptions. While Cam Skattebo will be gone, ASU brings back a slew of talented receivers.

He can also make plays with his legs and is sneaky good at evading tacklers.

RB: Makhi Hughes, Oregon

Hughes is a workhorse. At Tulane last season, he carried the ball 265 times for 1,201 yards.

With the depth the Ducks have at RB, his touches should go down, but he may prove to be even more productive as he stays fresh.

Hughes has been one of the best backs in the nation for the last two seasons. With the Green Wave, he was the focal point in every play.

This season, with the weapons the Ducks have, he will not be the center of defensive attention, and his production could jump.

RB: Jonah Coleman, Washington

Jonah Coleman is stout and difficult to bring down. The Big Ten is loaded with good running backs this season, and Coleman should be among those garnering All-Conference recognition in December.

If Demond Williams can progress for the Huskies like they hope, UW could have a formidable one-two punch in the backfield.

Coleman would certainly welcome that, as the lack of weapons around him in Seattle has limited his production a bit; he still posted a 1,000-yard season, going for 5.5 per carry in 2024

WR:  Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State

Tyson had a breakout season for Arizona State in 2024 with 75 receptions for 1,101 yards and ten touchdowns.

He came on very strong in the back half of the season, catching 50 passes for 7032 yards and six scores in his final six games, though his season ended prematurely with an injury in the Arizona game.

Tyson should be in line for an All-American type of season in 2025.

WR: Makai Lemon, USC

The USC WR depth chart took a huge hit in the transfer portal in the offseason. Lemon had a breakout season himself last year and is poised for another productive season.

In the last two games of the season, against Notre Dame and Texas A&M he caught 15 passes for 222 yards as the chemistry between him and Jayden Maiava was apparent.

The Trojans had a bunch of upheaval, but one sure thing should be Lemon on the outside.

WR: Denzel Boston, Washington

Boston will be the No. 1 target in the Huskies passing attack in 2025 and his QB could be a star.

Boston caught nine TD passes in the first seven games last fall and ended the season with 834 yards on 63 receptions.

Look for a big junior season for the 6-foot-4 pass-catcher, who could end up as an All-Big Ten performer.

TE: Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon

Sadiq is a great blocker and has a huge catch radius when the ball is thrown to him.

He caught 24 passes last season with a pair of TD receptions.

The athletic tight end has the ability to come down with the ball in traffic and can break away from would be tacklers once the catch is made.

OL: Spencer Fano, Utah

Quite possibly the best offensive tackle in the nation, Fano had a stellar sophomore season for the Utes.

Among the nation’s best in both pass protection and run blocking, he paves the way for the runners as possibly the best run-blocking tackle in the nation.

Look for Fano to have another All-American season for the Utes.

OL: Iapani Laloulu, Oregon

As with the rest of the roster, the Ducks had substantial turnover on the offensive line in the offseason.

One consistent figure is Laloulu, who enters 2025 as the clear favorite for the Rimington Award, given to the nation’s best center each season.

For his career, Laloulu has yet to allow a single sack over 720 career pass-blocking snaps. Last season he allowed just 10 pressures on 498 pass plays.

OL: Isaiah World, Oregon

One of the newcomers along the line for Oregon, World should slot into the LT spot for the Ducks.

Last season with Nevada, he allowed just one sack in 457 pass blocking snaps.

He could be an All-Big Ten performer at tackle.

OL: Caleb Lomu, Utah

The Utes are loaded along the line and have a pair of bookends at tackle that could both be first rounders.

Lomu had one of the highest pass protection grades in the Big XII last season.

He can get out and pave the way for backs.

OL: Kage Casey, Boise State

Casey was Boise State’s best pass blocker a season ago.

He helped clear the way for Ashton Jeanty to set a Bronco school record 3,365 rushing yards as a team in 2024.

In 440 pass-blocking snaps he did not allow a sack, as a unit the team only allowed 1.07 sacks per outing.

First-Team Defense

DL: Matayo Uiagalelei, Oregon

Oregon had three defensive linemen selected among the top 90 picks in the 2025 NFL Draft; the lone holdover from the defensive front happened to lead the Big Ten in sacks in 2024.

In 2024 he collected 10.5 sacks to rank 10th in the nation in that category.

Uiagalelei should be an elite edge rusher this season and could put up Bednarik Award numbers.

DL: Jayden Virgin-Morgan, Boise State

Last season he earned first-team All-Mountain West honors.

He led the team in sacks and hurries, tying Ahmed Hassanein for the top spot in tackles for loss.

Virgin-Morgan has the ability to dominate a game from the edge.

DL: Trey White, San Diego State

White was absolutely dominant for the Aztecs in 2024.

He finished his sophomore season fourth in the nation with 1.04 sacks per game while his 1.54 tackles for loss per game also ranked fourth in the country.

A bright spot in the rough season for SDSU, White should be just a tough to handle off the edge in 2025.

DL: CJ Fite, Arizona State

Fite cannot only disrupt the passing game by making plays in the backfield but also gets his arms in the passing lanes to disrupt a lot of plays.

A run-stuffer who came into his own last year with four TFLs, a couple of sacks and a fumble recovered.

Fite will be a force in the middle of the Sun Devil line in 2025.

LB: Bryce Boettcher, Oregon

The two-sport star for the Ducks has already been drafted by the Astros and will most likely add NFL Draftee to his resume next April.

He had a breakout season on the gridiron last fall leading the Ducks in total tackles and concentrated on football this spring adding 10 pounds to his frame for spring practice.

Boettcher will be the anchor of the UO defense this fall.

LB: Isaiah Glasker, BYU

Glasker was an honorable mention All-American last season and is coming off an Alamo Bowl defensive MVP performance.

A force off the edge, Glasker finished his sophomore season with 15 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks. He also tallied three interceptions during the season to go along with 70 total tackles.

A versatile playmaker, along with Jack Kelly, he gives the Cougars a formidable one-two punch at OLB.

LB: Keyshaun Elliott, Arizona State

Elliott had a productive 2024 for ASU with 65 tackles, four tackles for loss, and two sacks.

He is also very good dropping into coverage, logging an interception last fall along with two passes defended. In 2023 with New Mexico State, he ended this season with seven total passes defended.

The Sun Devils will be a favorite for the Big XII title, and Elliott will spearhead the defensive unit.

LB: Jack Kelly, BYU

The Big XII defensive Newcomer of the Year in 2024, Kelly earned First Team All-Big XII honors.

In his first season at the FBS level, Kelly hemade 51 tackles, including ten tackles for loss and five sacks.

A big hitter with a nose for the football, Kelly forced a pair of fumbles in 2024.

DB: Dillon Thieneman, Oregon

The Ducks lost plenty of talent from the back half of the defense last season, and Thieneman is certainly a piece they needed in the transfer portal.

During his freshman season, he was the B1G Freshman of the Year and the National Defensive Freshman of the Year with Purdue.

His coverage skills are excellent as evidenced by his six interceptions a season ago. He has the ability to level a big blow as well as helping to stuff the run.

DB: Tacario Davis, Washington

Tacario Davis finally made his way back to Jedd Fisch, as he landed at Washington for his senior season.

The Second-Team All-Big XII performer from a season ago should be a shutdown corner for the Huskies this fall. In 2023 he ended the season fourth in the nation with 15 passes defended.

The Huskies ranked second in the nation against the pass last season; with the addition of Davis, they could be even more stout in 2025.

DB: Smith Snowden, Utah

Snowden is a burner whose speed and athleticism make him an elite pass defender. He tracks the ball well and anticipates routes.

An excellent tackler, he will be an asset for the Utes against the run as well. He also had 10 passes defended last season with a pair of interceptions.

His athletic ability allows him to take chances and make plays even when he may not have the best position.

DB: Xavion Alford, Arizona State

Last season, Alford allowed just seven receptions, the seventh fewest in the nation—this was while playing 354 snaps in pass coverage, the fourth most in the Big XII.

Opponents targeted him on just 4.2% of his coverage snaps. Despite playing like a lock-down corner, he is still a safety and will make plays in the open field.

In 2024, he tallied 85 tackles to rank second on the Sun Devils while having just four missed tackles, ranking among the best for FBS safeties in 2024.

First-Team Special Teams

K: Will Ferrin, BYU

Ferrin was the co-Big X11 Special Teams Player of the Year in 2024.

He set a BYU single season record 24 made FGs.

Ferrin will find himself on the Groza watchlist this summer as as a clutch kicker set for a big 2025.

P: Sam Vander Haar, BYU

Vander Haar saw 14 of his 33 punts last season land inside the 20-yard line.

For his sophomore season, he averaged 42.8 yards per boot.

This season, he could be a field flipper for the Cougs.

RET: Parker Kingston, BYU

Kingston was one of just three players in the nation last season with multiple punts returned for a touchdown as he had two on the season.

His 14.8 yards per punt return was the second best in the country. The Cougars boast one of the best special teams units in the nation and the rising senior is a big reason why.

AP: Jacob De Jesus, Cal

In his two seasons with UNLV, De Jesus topped 1100 receiving yards and over 1500 yards on punt and kick returns.

Before that, at Modesto College, he tallied over 2,500 aa-purpose yards in two seasons.

De Jesus will once again be featured in the return game and offensive attack of the Bears this season. There is no reason to think he won’t rack up yardage in chunks once again.

Second-Team Offense

QB: Nico Iamaleava, UCLA
RB: LJ Martin, BYU
RB: Eli Sanders, USC
WR: Chase Roberts, BYU
WR: Ja’Kobi Lane, USC
WR: Dakorien Moore, Oregon
TE: Trey Leckner, Washington State
OL:  Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon
OL: Tanoa Togiai, Utah
OL: Jack Walsh, Wyoming
OL: Elijah Paige, USC
OL: Andrew Madrigal, Nevada

Second-Team Defense

DL: Jehiem Oatis, Colorado
DL: Bear Alexander, Oregon
DL: Braylen Shelby, USC
DL: Korey Foreman, Fresno State
LB: Jordan Pollard, San Jose State
LB: Lander Barton, Utah
LB: Eric Gentry, USC
LB: Raesjon Davis, Oregon State
DB: Bishop Fitzgerald, USC
DB: DJ McKinney, Colorado
DB: Kamari Ramsey, USC
DB: Key Lawrence, UCLA

Second-Team Special Teams

K: Caden Chittenden, USC
P: Clay Lawrence, Fresno State
RET: Makai Lemon, USC
AP: Jalen Moss, Fresno State

Third-Team Offense

QB: Demond WIlliams, Washington
RB: Jai’Den Thomas, UNLV
RB: Kanye Udoh, Arizona State
WR: Malik McClain, Arizona State
WR: Nick Cenacle, Hawai’i
WR: Kwazi Gilmer, UCLA
TE: Matt Lauter, Boise State
OL: Mason Randolph, Boise State
OL: Costen Cooley, Air Force
OL: Ben Coleman, Arizona State
OL: Jordan Seaton, Colorado
OL: Poseti Lapuaho, San Jose State

Third-Team Defense

DL: Arden Walker, Colorado
DL: Tre Smith, Arizona
DL: Thomas Collins, Oregon State
DL: Clayton Smith, Arizona State
LB: Cade Uluave, Cal
LB: Buom Jock, Cal
LB: Tano Letuli, San Diego State
LB: Randolph Kpai, New Mexico
DB: Jeremiah Earby, Boise State
DB: Jalen Bainer, San Jose State
DB: Ephesians Prysock, Washington
DB: Jamier Johnson, UCLA

Third-Team Special Teams

K: Jesus Gomez, Arizona State
P: Luke Freer, Air Force
RET: Tyler King, New Mexico State
AP: Leyton Smithson, Washington State