Preseason college football rankings are released before the start of the season and are based on a variety of factors, including returning talent, coaching staff, and recent history. The rankings are used to generate excitement for the upcoming season and to predict which teams are most likely to be successful.
There are a number of different preseason college football rankings, each of which is compiled by a different group of experts.
The preseason rankings are not always accurate, but they can provide a good indication of which teams are expected to be strong contenders to contend for conference championships, bowl eligibility, and even the college football playoffs.