The Associated Press Preseason College Football Poll
Welcome to the exciting world of college football as the preseason rankings are out and the anticipation is building for an action-packed season ahead. The landscape of college football is changing rapidly due to conference realignment, leading to an unprecedented preseason poll with only four conferences represented. The powerhouse SEC and Big Ten are dominating the top 10, setting the stage for an intense and competitive season.
Leading the pack is Georgia, the defending champions, who have retained their No. 1 spot for the second consecutive year in The Associated Press Top 25 preseason poll. The Bulldogs are followed closely by Ohio State, Oregon, and Texas, rounding out the top four.
With the realignment of conferences, the Power Five has now become the Power Four, with the SEC leading the way with nine ranked teams, followed by the Big Ten with six, the Big 12 with five, and the ACC with four.
Alabama, in its first season without coach Nick Saban, starts strong at No. 5, while Mississippi gives the SEC half of the top six spots. Independent Notre Dame holds strong at No. 7, representing the schools outside the SEC and Big Ten in the top rankings.
The Big Ten boasts four teams in the top 10, with Penn State, Michigan, and other powerhouses ready to make their mark on the season. The defending national champion, Michigan, faces a challenge this season after significant roster changes but is determined to defend their title.
As college football gears up for an exciting season, fans can look forward to new challenges and increased opportunities with the playoff expanding to 12 teams. The Bulldogs are a force to be reckoned with, led by quarterback Carson Beck and a formidable defense.
With the season promising fierce competition and thrilling matchups, the college football world is abuzz with excitement as teams vie for the top spot and a chance at glory. Stay tuned for an action-packed season ahead!
AP Preseason Top 25 College Football Poll
- Georgia
- Ohio State
- Oregon
- Texas
- Alabama
- Ole Miss
- Notre Dame
- Penn State
- Michigan
- Florida State
- Missouri
- Utah
- LSU
- Clemson
- Tennessee
- Oklahoma
- Oklahoma State
- Kansas State
- Miami (FL)
- Texas A&M
- Arizona
- Kansas
- University of Southern Carolina
- North Carolina State
- Iowa