The final AP Poll is the best indicator of later preseason rankings of teams. After the National Championship game, Alabama football will learn from the AP how far it will be from the preseason No. 1.
After Monday night’s final game, win or lose Clemson is most likely to be the No. 1 choice in later preseason rankings. If not, Clemson, it will be Ohio State or maybe LSU. Even if LSU wins the National Championship, the 2020, Burrow-less (and maybe Joe Brady-less) Bengal Tigers may not be a popular preseason No. 1 pick.
Where will the Crimson Tide land in the final AP Poll for the 2019 season?