“How dare you”, “Not too terrible”: CFB world left debating over 2024 Preseason College Football Power Rankings

The 2024 Preseason College Football Power Rankings are sparking plenty of debates. ESPN’s experts have ranked the top 25 teams, and there are some surprising results. Defending champions Michigan Wolverines, along with contenders like Ole Miss Rebels and Florida State Seminoles, didn’t make the top five.

Instead, the top five teams are:

1. Georgia Bulldogs
2. Ohio State Buckeyes
3. Oregon Ducks
4. Texas Longhorns
5. Alabama Crimson Tide

These rankings have stirred mixed reactions from fans. When College Football Report shared the list on social media, fans had plenty to say:

"How DARE you,” a fan commented.

“Not too terrible,” another fan wrote.

“Bama can and will literally smack every team on this list ahead of them….,” one fan wrote.

“Number 10 [Florida State Seminoles] gonna lose to Memphis,” another fan wrote.

“ND, LSU, FSU a little too high but it’s not too bad overall,” one fan commented.

“ESPN is either on drugs, engagement farming, or simply just doesn’t know ball,” another fan commented.

The excitement is building around the 2024 season. This Saturday, No. 5 Florida State takes on Georgia Tech, and No. 24 SMU faces Nevada, kicking off an action-packed season.

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ESPN’s 2024 College Football Playoff prediction: A 12-Team breakdown

College Football National Championship trophy - Source: IMAGN

ESPN’s Heather Dinich has shared her predictions for the upcoming College Football Playoff, and it’s shaping up to be an exciting season. According to Dinich, Georgia, Ohio State, Florida State, and Utah are set to secure first-round byes. The rest of the playoff spots will go to Texas, Oregon, Notre Dame, Ole Miss, Alabama, Miami (FL), Penn State, and Boise State.

Here’s how the matchups are predicted to unfold:

• First-Round Byes: Georgia, Ohio State, Florida State and Utah
• First-Round Games: 5 Texas vs. 12 Boise State, 6 Oregon vs. 11 Penn State, 7 Notre Dame vs. 10 Miami, and 8 Ole Miss vs. 9 Alabama

The college football season is just around the corner. While defending national champion Michigan isn't getting as much preseason hype as last year, powerhouse teams like Georgia, Ohio State, Texas, Oregon, and Alabama are grabbing the spotlight.