No Surprises from AP College Football Poll

Preseason Poll Stays Pat as Teams Line Up for 2023

Alabama Remains No. 1, Georgia Close Behind

The Associated Press (AP) Top 25 college football poll for the 2023 season shows little change from the preseason poll. Alabama remains the undisputed No. 1 team, followed closely by last year's national champion, Georgia.

• No. 1 Alabama received 54 of 63 first-place votes.
• No. 2 Georgia earned the remaining nine first-place votes.
• Ohio State, Michigan, and Clemson round out the top five.

The rest of the top 10 includes familiar names like Texas A&M, Penn State, Tennessee, Oklahoma, and Washington.

SEC Dominance Continues

The Southeastern Conference (SEC) continues to dominate the poll, with six teams ranked in the top 15: Alabama, Georgia, Texas A&M, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Florida.

The Big Ten is the only other conference with multiple teams in the top 15, with Ohio State and Michigan leading the way.

Newcomers and Notable Movers

There are a few newcomers to the top 25, including Kansas State (No. 16) and Troy (No. 25).

Some notable movers include:

• USC jumps from No. 15 to No. 10 after a strong finish to the 2022 season.
• Oklahoma State drops from No. 10 to No. 13 after losing star quarterback Spencer Sanders.
• Notre Dame falls from No. 8 to No. 18 after a disappointing 2022 campaign.

Conclusion

The AP Top 25 poll provides an early snapshot of the college football landscape. While the preseason rankings are not always indicative of the final outcome, they offer a glimpse at the teams that are expected to compete for a national championship.