In Atlanta, the Georgia Bulldogs have kicked off another college football season as the No. 1 team in the preseason AP Poll for the second year in a row. This is a significant achievement as it keeps Georgia in the spotlight, especially after their success last season. The Bulldogs are joined in the top five by No. 2 Ohio State, No. 3 Oregon, No. 4 Texas, and No. 5 Alabama.
The top 10 continues with No. 6 Ole Miss, No. 7 Notre Dame, No. 8 Penn State, No. 9 Michigan, and No. 10 Florida State rounding out the standings. Following the intense completion last season, where three of the four College Football Playoff teams from last year remain in the top 10, it sets the stage for an exciting season ahead.
Among the reasons for Georgia’s top ranking is returning quarterback Carson Beck, who is considered a Heisman candidate. In contrast, their rival Michigan dropped to ninth place due to significant losses, including 13 players to the NFL draft. The Big Ten and SEC have dominated the new rankings with four teams each in the top 10.
Notable matchups are on the horizon, especially with No. 1 Georgia taking on No. 14 Clemson in a high-stakes game that could have College Football Playoff implications. Additionally, College GameDay will head to Dublin, Ireland for a matchup between No. 10 Florida State and Georgia Tech, bringing some international flair to the start of the season.
This season, there will be significant changes as 12 of the top 25 teams are set to start new quarterbacks, four in the top 10 alone. This adds an element of unpredictability to the upcoming games. As college football gears up, fans can look forward to an action-packed season filled with potential surprises and thrilling games across the board.
