2024 Preseason Power Rankings: Top 25 Heading into the Season

A Look Ahead to the Upcoming Season

As the 2023 season winds down, it's time to look ahead to the upcoming campaign. The 2024 preseason power rankings are out, and there are some surprises in store. Here's a look at the top 25 teams heading into the season, according to ESPN:

Top 5 Teams

1. Georgia Bulldogs

The defending national champions are once again the preseason favorite. Georgia has a loaded roster, led by quarterback Stetson Bennett and running back Kenny McIntosh.

2. Ohio State Buckeyes

The Buckeyes are always a contender, and they're looking to avenge their loss to Georgia in the College Football Playoff. Quarterback C.J. Stroud is one of the best in the country, and he has a lot of weapons to work with.

3. Alabama Crimson Tide

Alabama is always in the national title hunt, and they're looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2023 season. Quarterback Bryce Young is back for his senior season, and he's looking to lead the Tide back to the top.

4. Michigan Wolverines

The Wolverines are coming off a Big Ten championship and a College Football Playoff appearance. They have a lot of experience back on both sides of the ball, and they're looking to make another run at the title.

5. Clemson Tigers

Clemson has been a dominant force in college football for the past decade, and they're looking to get back to the College Football Playoff after missing out in 2023. Quarterback Cade Klubnik is one of the most talented players in the country, and he's looking to lead the Tigers back to the top.

The Rest of the Top 25

The rest of the top 25 teams, according to ESPN, are as follows:

• 6. Texas Longhorns
• 7. Penn State Nittany Lions
• 8. Florida Gators
• 9. USC Trojans
• 10. Oklahoma Sooners
• 11. LSU Tigers
• 12. Notre Dame Fighting Irish
• 13. Wisconsin Badgers
• 14. Oregon Ducks
• 15. Texas A&M Aggies
• 16. Miami Hurricanes
• 17. Kentucky Wildcats
• 18. Oklahoma State Cowboys
• 19. Baylor Bears
• 20. Arkansas Razorbacks
• 21. UCLA Bruins
• 22. Pittsburgh Panthers
• 23. Tennessee Volunteers
• 24. Mississippi State Bulldogs
• 25. Kansas State Wildcats

Conclusion

The 2024 college football season is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in recent memory. There are a lot of great teams, and there are sure to be a lot of surprises along the way. Who will be the last team standing? Only time will tell.