One thing we know about preseason polls is how little it means in the grand scheme of things. A high ranking doesn’t automatically mean success, and there’s always teams not ranked that surprise.
But that doesn’t stop fans — or the media — from letting the rankings set the expectations.
The preseason US LBM Coaches Poll is out and it provides the first real snapshot of who are the contenders for this season’s College Football Playoff .
While there are plenty of teams obviously positioned to compete for a national championship and potential darkhorse candidates, there are clearly some that have the summer hype train at over capacity.
Whether it’s built off last season’s finish or some hyped up additions, there are some squads that have too much excitement to start. Now, it’s not say