Georgia No. 1 Again as Superconference Era Begins

SEC and Big Ten dominate rankings
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Posted Aug 12, 2024 3:20 PM CDT
Georgia No. 1 Again as Superconference Era Begins
Georgia fans cheer during the second half of the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game between Georgia and TCU, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif.   (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)

Georgia holds onto the top spot in the Associated Press Top 25 preseason college football poll for the second consecutive year. The Bulldogs secured 46 first-place votes and 1,532 points. Ohio State follows with 15 first-place votes and 1,490 points, while Oregon is third with one first-place vote. Texas, which will become part of the SEC this season, ranks fourth. The SEC and Big Ten each boast four teams in the top 10, reflecting their continued dominance.

The latest conference realignment has significantly impacted college football, consolidating the Power Five into the Power Four and trimming the Pac-12 to just two schools. The Big Ten has expanded to 18 schools, while the Atlantic Coast Conference has 17. Both the SEC and Big 12 now house 16 schools. The poll sees the SEC lead with nine ranked teams, the Big Ten has six, the Big 12 five, and the ACC four. Alabama starts at No. 5, marking its first season without coach Nick Saban since 2006.

The remaining teams are Mississippi at No. 6, independent Notre Dame at No. 7, Penn State at No. 8, Michigan at No. 9, and Florida State at No. 10. As for Georgia, the Bulldogs aim to be the 12th team to start and finish No. 1 since the AP preseason poll began in 1950, with the last being Alabama in 2017. This season will see an expanded 12-team playoff, offering more opportunities for teams. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)

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