The initial release of the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll means the college football season is right around the corner. After an offseason filled with realignment storylines and NIL legislation, we’re just weeks away from actual football games.
The top of the Coaches Poll is filled with familiar brands and programs. If the preseason rankings are any indication, this season is going to be a wild one.
The SEC led the way with four programs inside the top 10, followed by the Big Ten with three, the ACC with two, and the Pac-12 with one. While the Big 12 didn’t have a team in the top 10, there were five schools ranked inside the top 25. The SEC had six make the initial poll.
Here’s a look at the preseason USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.