Brett McMurphy’s preseason college football rankings
College football insider Brett McMurphy of the Action Network recently released his ballot for the preseason AP Top-25.
Alongside the USA TODAY AFCA Coaches Poll, the AP Poll, which is set to be released on August 15, will act as the primary rankings until the College Football Playoff Selection Committee releases theirs on Tuesday, November 1.
We’ll share with you McMurphy’s top-ten rankings, which may surprise some readers once you scroll past No. 3. A few notable members outside of the top-ten include Clemson (No. 11), Arkansas (No. 14), Notre Dame (No. 18), and Tennessee (No. 22).
McMurphy’s top-ten:
Baylor Bears
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Coaches Poll ranking: 10
NC State Wolfpack
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Coaches Poll ranking: 13
Oregon Ducks
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Coaches Poll ranking: 12
Michigan Wolverines
Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports
Coaches Poll ranking: 6
Utah Utes
Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
Coaches Poll ranking: 8
Texas A&M Aggies
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Coaches Poll ranking: 7
Miami Hurricanes
Jaylynn Nash-USA TODAY Sports
Coaches Poll ranking: 17
Georgia Bulldogs
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Coaches Poll ranking: 3
Ohio State Buckeyes
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Coaches Poll ranking: 2
Alabama Crimson Tide
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Coaches Poll ranking: 1
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