Preseason AP Top 25

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Texas is No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 for first time, edging Penn St, Ohio St; 10 SEC teams ranked

Texas is No. 1 in the Associated Press preseason Top 25 for the first time. The Longhorns narrowly edged out Penn State in the closest preseason vote since 1998.

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NCAA College Football Rankings: AP Top 25 Football Poll

The official page for the AP Top 25 college football poll, a tradition since 1936. Keep up to date and view the latest ranking updates each week.

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Preseason AP Top 25 (8/11)
1. Texas (25)
2. Penn State (23)
3. Ohio State (11)
4. Clemson (4)
5. Georgia (1)
6. Notre Dame
7. Oregon (1)
8. Alabama
9. LSU
10. Miami (FL)
11. Arizona State
12. Illinois
13. South Carolina
14. Michigan
15. Florida
16. Southern Methodist
17. Kansas State
18. Oklahoma
19. Texas A&M
20. Indiana
21. Mississippi
22. Iowa State
23. Texas Tech
24. Tennessee
25. Boise State

Others Receiving Votes
BYU, Utah, Baylor, Louisville, USC, Georgia Tech, Missouri, Tulane, Nebraska, UNLV, Toledo, Auburn, James Madison, Memphis, Florida State, Duke, Liberty, Navy, Iowa, TCU, Pittsburgh, Army, Colorado, Louisiana-Lafayette

 

[Irishblooded]

I am more interested in which voters put who / where than those rankings themselves.

Can't believe there are 4 reporters put Clemson 1.

 

[Irishblooded]

And seriously did Penn St get a new HC? Did the AP forget they have Brian Kelly the sequel at the helm there

 

[fritowrdo]

And seriously did Penn St get a new HC? Did the AP forget they have Brian Kelly the sequel at the helm there

My view has changed on BK since he left ND. I think he has peaked and will never win the Natty. His time at LSU will be the last trip to the big schools and if he coaches again it will be at a lower tiered school.

 

[fritowrdo]

I think Ohio State is ranked too high. I think we should be down by Michigan with a new QB IMO.

 

[OldDevilDawg]

And seriously did Penn St get a new HC? Did the AP forget they have Brian Kelly the sequel at the helm there

I think the speculation with PennSt is directed to returning offensive production along with the addition of Jim Knowles at DC. If they ever get over the hump in the B1G, this season should be their best chance since Franklin took over. Say what you want about Franklin, but you have to remember that he had 9 win seasons twice at Vanderbilt. Those were the only 2 9 win seasons in Vandy history.

 

[Bamaklingon]

Glad to see Penn State ranked pretty high.

 

[Irishblooded]

I think the speculation with PennSt is directed to returning offensive production along with the addition of Jim Knowles at DC. If they ever get over the hump in the B1G, this season should be their best chance since Franklin took over. Say what you want about Franklin, but you have to remember that he had 9 win seasons twice at Vanderbilt. Those were the only 2 9 win seasons in Vandy history.

But look at his big game record at Penn St. He is the current Big Game Bob. And Kelly is right behind him.
My biggest argument with Kelly was always that he was rewarded by the faithful for almost winning. It is the same M.O. as Franklin. He plays big teams close but can't win. And then still drops a game here and there he has no reason to.

I will say if he doesn't finish top 5 or 10 with some quality wins. Especially with the schedule he has that chair will have to be on fire

 

[OldDevilDawg]

But look at his big game record at Penn St. He is the current Big Game Bob. And Kelly is right behind him.
My biggest argument with Kelly was always that he was rewarded by the faithful for almost winning. It is the same M.O. as Franklin. He plays big teams close but can't win. And then still drops a game here and there he has no reason to.

I will say if he doesn't finish top 5 or 10 with some quality wins. Especially with the schedule he has that chair will have to be on fire

I'm not gonna argue. I said what I said. Time will tell which one of us is right.

 

[AlaskaGuy]

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