Atlanta, GA – As college football enthusiasts gear up for the new season, anticipation builds for the release of the Preseason AP Top 25 poll set for this coming Monday. CBS Sports has undertaken the challenge of predicting the expected outcomes, using the recently released Coaches Poll as a reference point. The Coaches Poll has proven to be quite accurate in previous years, with last season’s AP Top 25 closely aligning with its results.
At the top of the list, Texas is favored to claim the No. 1 spot. With 25 wins over the last two seasons and a lineup bursting with talent, the Longhorns are poised for glory, even without star quarterback Arch Manning. Following closely are Ohio State at No. 2, boasting a strong history of reloading talent, and Penn State at No. 3, anticipated to attract some first-place votes based on their robust roster.
Georgia, the reigning champions, are projected to come in at No. 4, while Clemson rounds out the top five, driven by excitement surrounding their experienced quarterback and solid recruitment.
Other notable teams include Notre Dame at No. 6 and Oregon at No. 7, both facing considerable expectations this season. Alabama is looking to bounce back from a disappointing previous season, sitting at No. 8, while LSU and Miami hold strong at the 9th and 10th spots, respectively.
The bottom half of the top 25 is bustling with surprises, including Texas Tech at No. 20, marking their first appearance in the AP poll since 2008. Meanwhile, Oklahoma, shockingly not listed in the Coaches Poll, may still manage to secure a place in the AP rankings, reflecting the constantly shifting landscape of college football.
The incoming rankings promise to ignite discussions among fans and analysts alike, providing a captivating start to another exciting season of college football.
