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There are two main weekly polls that begin in the preseason—the AP Poll and the Coaches Poll. One additional poll, the College Football Playoff (CFP) ranking, is usually released starting midway through the season. The CFP rankings determine who makes the four-team playoff that determines the College Football Playoff National Champion.
The Coaches Poll began selecting the "Top 20" teams on a weekly basis during the 1950-1951 college football and basketball seasons. For the 1990-1991 football and basketball seasons, the poll expanded to a "Top 25," and it has retained this format since.
The ACC and its place in the broader race for precious spots in the 12-team College Football Playoff is increasingly coming into focus. No. 12 SMU continued a stellar first season in the league ...
USA TODAY Coaches top 25 college football poll and rankings for 2022, Week 11
The AP Poll began with the 1936 college football season. [6] The Coaches Poll began with the 1950 college football season and became the second major polling system. [7] [better source needed] In 1978, Division I football was split into two distinct divisions and a second poll was added for the new Division I-AA.
Alabama's loss to Tennessee means there will be a new No. 1 in the coaches poll this week. Will it be Georgia or Ohio State in the top spot? Georgia or Ohio State at No. 1 after Alabama's loss?
Three coaches had a previous head coaching stint at their current school: Greg Schiano at Rutgers (2001–2011, 2020–present), Scott Frost at UCF (2016–2018, 2025–present), and Rich Rodriguez at West Virginia (2001–2007, 2025–present) Coaches' records updated through week 14 of the 2024 college football season.
The final USA TODAY Sports college football coaches poll is in with Georgia finishing at No. 1 followed by Alabama, Michigan and Cincinnati.