A compilation of 14 preseason Top 25 rankings gives few surprises about Alabama football. The Alabama Crimson Tide was ranked No. 1 in 11 of the 14 rankings. Clemson was the top choice in the other three.
Instead of relying on just a few opinions, we chased down 14 credible sources. Most of the rankings were authored by one person. At least one (Athlon) was the result of a panel effort. The value of the compilation is broader perspective by calculating all the results together. The calculation was simple. A No. 1 pick gained a team 25 points.