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Preseason college football rankings: Top 25 for 2017 (Sporting News)
Posted on 5/1/17 at 12:47 pm
Posted on 5/1/17 at 12:47 pm
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2. USCw
3. Ohio State
4. Florida State
5. Clemson
6. Penn State
7. Oklahoma
8. Washington
9. Michigan
12. Louisville
13. Wisconsin
16. Oklahoma State
17. Kansas State
18. Stanford
19. Miami
20. West Virginia
21. Texas
22. South Florida
23. Washington State
24. Pittsburgh
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1. Alabama
There's a good chance the Tide opens No. 1 in the AP Poll for the fourth time under Nick Saban. We're not worried about the Jalen Hurts-Brian Daboll dynamic after watching Hurts pass for 301 yards and a pair of TDs in the spring game. The bigger questions remain on defense. According to BamaInsider.com, nine different players had a sack in the spring game. Will that front seven be as nasty as it was in 2016?
2. USCw
3. Ohio State
4. Florida State
5. Clemson
6. Penn State
7. Oklahoma
8. Washington
9. Michigan
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10. Georgia
Georgia's spring game attendance was down a little bit, but the excitement level is up heading into Kirby Smart's second season. Nick Chubb and Sony Michel both returned to school and are healthy, and that's good news for Jacob Eason heading into his second season. Of course, Eason is going to be pushed in fall camp by Jake Fromm. These are nice problems to have for a team poised to compete for the SEC East championship.
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11. Auburn
Baylor transfer Jarrett Stidham's emergence in new offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey's offense is the biggest reason for optimism on The Plains for Gus Malzahn. The tandem of running backs Kamryn Pettway and Kerryon Johnson doesn't hurt. If the Tigers add a consistent down-field passing game to all that, then they'll be a worthy challenger for Alabama in the SEC West.
12. Louisville
13. Wisconsin
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14. LSU
The offense didn't exactly produce rave reviews under new offensive coordinator Matt Canada in the spring game, but Ed Orgeron's first full season will revolve around some familiar themes. LSU will have a power running game built around an excellent offensive line and Heisman Trophy contender Derrius Guice. It's on Danny Etling to come through at quarterback in Canada's new scheme. The talent is always there.
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15. Florida
This might be a disservice to the Gators given Jim McElwain has guided the team to back-to-back SEC East championships. Feleipe Franks looked the part of a starting quarterback in the spring game, and the defense should be more aggressive with new defensive coordinator Randy Shannon. Florida can make a statement — and is capable of doing so — in the season opener at Jerry World against Michigan.
16. Oklahoma State
17. Kansas State
18. Stanford
19. Miami
20. West Virginia
21. Texas
22. South Florida
23. Washington State
24. Pittsburgh
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25. Tennessee
This is a pivotal season for Butch Jones, who has danced from hot seat and high expectations through his time on Rocky Top. The Vols have a lot of talent to replace, and that starts at quarterback. Quinten Dormady and Jarrett Guarantano will continue to sort that out at fall camp.
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Posted on 5/1/17 at 12:48 pm to TideSaint
Arkansas Staaaaacked
SEC Fuuuuuuuuucked
For the 1st half of each game
SEC Fuuuuuuuuucked
For the 1st half of each game
This post was edited on 5/1/17 at 12:50 pm
Posted on 5/1/17 at 12:49 pm to TideSaint
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10. Georgia
frick me, don't do this...
Posted on 5/1/17 at 12:50 pm to TideSaint
How is Michigan a top 10 team, didn't like basically everyone leave?
This post was edited on 5/1/17 at 12:51 pm
Posted on 5/1/17 at 12:51 pm to TideSaint
Tennessee about 80 spots too high. I hope Lyle gets leprosy and his dick falls off during a press conference
Posted on 5/1/17 at 12:52 pm to TideSaint
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10. Georgia
Posted on 5/1/17 at 12:53 pm to TideSaint
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21. Texas
They NEVER learn.
Posted on 5/1/17 at 12:56 pm to CGSC Lobotomy
Lane Kiffin is getting his boys in the playoff this year
Posted on 5/1/17 at 12:56 pm to CGSC Lobotomy
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They NEVER learn.
They think they're due.
Posted on 5/1/17 at 1:05 pm to oman
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They think they're due.
-Recruiting Class outside of the Top 25
-3 straight losing seasons
-Loss of leading rusher
They only lost 8 seniors, so there's that.
Posted on 5/1/17 at 1:33 pm to TideSaint
15-0 Ship 
Posted on 5/1/17 at 1:42 pm to TideSaint
Alabama defense a question? Surely he jests...
Alabama 2017 defense starters who will be prospective 2018 draft picks:
Da’shawn Hand, 5*-2014, DE,
Da’ron Payne, 5*-2015, DL,
Christian Miller, 4*-2014, OLB,
Rashaan Evans, 5*-2015, ILB,
Shaun Dion Hamilton, 4*-2014, ILB,
Minkah Fitzpatrick, 5*-2015, CB,
Anthony Averett, 4*-2013, CB,
Tony Brown, 5*-2014, CB,
Ronnie Harrison, 4*-2015, S,
Alabama 2017 defense starters who will be prospective 2018 draft picks:
Da’shawn Hand, 5*-2014, DE,
Da’ron Payne, 5*-2015, DL,
Christian Miller, 4*-2014, OLB,
Rashaan Evans, 5*-2015, ILB,
Shaun Dion Hamilton, 4*-2014, ILB,
Minkah Fitzpatrick, 5*-2015, CB,
Anthony Averett, 4*-2013, CB,
Tony Brown, 5*-2014, CB,
Ronnie Harrison, 4*-2015, S,
This post was edited on 5/1/17 at 1:44 pm
Posted on 5/1/17 at 1:42 pm to Vols&Shaft83
Posted on 5/1/17 at 1:51 pm to TideSaint
hmm - that has UGA higher than most publications/rating services
I expect us to have a good year, but I am not sure we deserve to be so high starting out
AU & LSU should (and probably will) start out ranked higher when the actual polls come out.
I expect us to have a good year, but I am not sure we deserve to be so high starting out
AU & LSU should (and probably will) start out ranked higher when the actual polls come out.
Posted on 5/1/17 at 2:01 pm to Jacknola
I've got to be honest, it's pretty weak using recruiting rankings for guys who have been in the program for 3, 4 or 5 years. By some point you've got to be judged based on your actual contributions.
I mean saying that Bama at one point returned 5* Tyler Love or 5* Jerrell Harris is just somewhat misleading
I mean saying that Bama at one point returned 5* Tyler Love or 5* Jerrell Harris is just somewhat misleading
This post was edited on 5/1/17 at 2:02 pm
Posted on 5/1/17 at 2:08 pm to TideSaint
#FakeNews
Mississippi State is a top 25 team.
Mississippi State is a top 25 team.
Posted on 5/1/17 at 2:14 pm to TideSaint
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9. Michigan
They return ONE starter on Defense, ONE. Also only return 4 starters on Offense.
With Ohio State, @ Penn St. @ Wisconsin and Florida in Dallas on their schedule, I just don't see them as a top 10 team.
Posted on 5/1/17 at 2:17 pm to thunderbird1100
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How is Michigan a top 10 team, didn't like basically everyone leave?
Lost 10 starters on defense 8 of which were drafted.
Posted on 5/1/17 at 2:25 pm to Al Bundy Bulldog
It's the Harbaugh effect...same thing going on at Auburn, every year they are projected high with the Gus Bus.
Posted on 5/1/17 at 2:27 pm to thunderbird1100
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How is Michigan a top 10 team
The Harbaugh effect. While the immediate success at Michigan has been great, they're buying into the fact that his recruiting classes will also have immediate impact.
Their schedule is pretty favorable though. Other than opening up with Florida, their hardest game before November is @Penn State. Then after that is a home game vs Minnesota, @Maryland, @Wisconsin, and a season finale with Ohio State at home.
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