Preseason 25 – AP 2021 College Football Top 25 Picks

Preseason 25

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Jim Quist @ACCTheQ –

The preseason 25 best teams in American college football debuted today in the AP Top 25. The top 5 holds no surprises. The only head scratcher among the ACC Nation teams comes via Notre Dame. Three conference teams made the rankings while two are among the Receiving Votes (RV) category. Those two are poised to break into the desired 25. However, it may take a couple of games to make it there. With the season rapidly approaching multiple polls have been released. All with their take on how the season will, at least, begin. On the next ACC Nation Podcast our special guest is Bill Bender. Bender who is with Sporting News will share his thoughts on the upcoming college football season. Be sure to subscribe.

The ACC football season kicks-off on Labor Day Weekend. Action begins September 2 with USF travelling to Raleigh to take on NC State. A look at the entire schedule that starts with the aforementioned game. A look at the entire schedule that starts with the aforementioned game runs through September 6 with Louisville taking on Ole Miss in Atlanta.

What exactly is the head scratcher involving Notre Dame? I took a screen shot to share with you before it’s changed on-line. Look closely.

Preseason 25

Who are the expected top 5 teams going into the new college football season?

  • #1 Alabama
  • #2 Oklahoma
  • #3 Clemson
  • #4 Ohio State
  • #5 Georgia

AP Top 25 – ACC Nation Teams

  • #9 Notre Dame
  • #10 North Carolina
  • #14 Miami
  • Receiving Votes
  • #31 NC State
  • #39 Boston College

Every year I remind myself, and you that polls are subjective. This early in the season, with a game being played, we don’t have a clear picture as to how good a team truly may be. Give it about three weeks and you’ll see things begin to shake out. Even then, with possible injuries and unforeseen events there’s nothing in the numbers that you can bank on.

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