At SportsFormulator, we have taken a groundbreaking approach to ranking college football teams, utilizing cutting-edge data analysis and statistical modeling techniques. Our team of experts has meticulously compiled and analyzed a vast array of data points, from team performance history to player statistics, to create rankings that are not merely subjective opinions but rather an accurate representation of each team’s strength and potential.
Whether you’re a passionate college football fan, a sports bettor seeking an edge, or a sports journalist in search of reliable insights, our 2023 preseason power rankings are your one-stop solution. We will unravel the mysteries behind each team’s standing, showcase hidden gems that could potentially dominate the season, and offer expert predictions that you won’t find anywhere else.
Join us on this thrilling journey through the realm of college football, where data meets passion, and statistics ignite the excitement. Our rankings will not only provide you with the knowledge to impress your friends during game night but also equip you with the tools to make informed decisions when it comes to sports betting.
2023 Preseason College Football Power Rankings
| RANK | TEAM | CONF |
| 1 | Georgia | SEC |
| 2 | Michigan | BIG TEN |
| 3 | Texas | BIG 12 |
| 4 | LSU | SEC |
| 5 | Clemson | ACC |
| 6 | Utah | PAC-12 |
| 7 | USC | PAC-12 |
| 8 | Alabama | SEC |
| 9 | Texas A&M | SEC |
| 10 | Florida St | ACC |
| 11 | Ohio St | BIG TEN |
| 12 | Tennessee | SEC |
| 13 | Penn St | BIG TEN |
| 14 | Wisconsin | BIG TEN |
| 15 | Ole Miss | SEC |
| 16 | North Carolina | ACC |
| 17 | Washington | PAC-12 |
| 18 | Pittsburgh | ACC |
| 19 | Oregon | PAC-12 |
| 20 | Kansas St | BIG 12 |
| 21 | Louisville | ACC |
| 22 | Texas Tech | BIG 12 |
| 23 | Oregon St | PAC-12 |
| 24 | UCLA | PAC-12 |
| 25 | Arkansas | SEC |
| 26 | South Carolina | SEC |
| 27 | Notre Dame | IND |
| 28 | Duke | ACC |
| 29 | Miami | ACC |
| 30 | Iowa | BIG TEN |
| 31 | Mississippi St | SEC |
| 32 | Kentucky | SEC |
| 33 | Florida | SEC |
| 34 | Oklahoma | BIG 12 |
| 35 | Auburn | SEC |
| 36 | TCU | BIG 12 |
| 37 | Washington St | PAC-12 |
| 38 | Tulane | AAC |
| 39 | Illinois | BIG TEN |
| 40 | Cal | PAC-12 |
| 41 | Baylor | BIG 12 |
| 42 | Arizona | PAC-12 |
| 43 | Missouri | SEC |
| 44 | South Alabama | SUNBELT |
| 45 | UTSA | AAC |
| 46 | SMU | AAC |
| 47 | Oklahoma St | BIG 12 |
| 48 | Boise St | MWC |
| 49 | UCF | BIG 12 |
| 50 | Maryland | BIG TEN |
| 51 | Kansas | BIG 12 |
| 52 | Arizona St | PAC-12 |
| 53 | NC State | ACC |
| 54 | Iowa St | BIG 12 |
| 55 | Colorado | PAC-12 |
| 56 | Syracuse | ACC |
| 57 | BYU | BIG 12 |
| 58 | Minnesota | BIG TEN |
| 59 | Memphis | AAC |
| 60 | Wake Forest | ACC |
| 61 | Air Force | MWC |
| 62 | Stanford | PAC-12 |
| 63 | Troy | SUNBELT |
| 64 | Boston College | ACC |
| 65 | Virginia Tech | ACC |
| 66 | West Virginia | BIG 12 |
| 67 | Nebraska | BIG TEN |
| 68 | Army | IND |
| 69 | Appalachian St | SUNBELT |
| 70 | Houston | BIG 12 |
| 71 | FAU | AAC |
| 72 | San Diego St | MWC |
| 73 | Marshall | SUNBELT |
| 74 | Western Kentucky | C-USA |
| 75 | Georgia Tech | ACC |
| 76 | Wyoming | MWC |
| 77 | Fresno St | MWC |
| 78 | Virginia | ACC |
| 79 | James Madison | SUNBELT |
| 80 | Cincinnati | BIG 12 |
| 81 | Vanderbilt | SEC |
| 82 | Coastal Carolina | SUNBELT |
| 83 | Southern Miss | SUNBELT |
| 84 | San Jose St | MWC |
| 85 | Michigan St | BIG TEN |
| 86 | Georgia Southern | SUNBELT |
| 87 | Middle Tennessee | C-USA |
| 88 | Toledo | MAC |
| 89 | Liberty | C-USA |
| 90 | East Carolina | AAC |
| 91 | Louisiana | SUNBELT |
| 92 | Purdue | BIG TEN |
| 93 | Rutgers | BIG TEN |
| 94 | Indiana | BIG TEN |
| 95 | Utah St | MWC |
| 96 | UConn | IND |
| 97 | North Texas | AAC |
| 98 | Navy | AAC |
| 99 | Colorado St | MWC |
| 100 | Ohio | MAC |
| 101 | UTEP | C-USA |
| 102 | UNLV | MWC |
| 103 | UAB | AAC |
| 104 | Georgia St | SUNBELT |
| 105 | Temple | AAC |
| 106 | Nevada | MWC |
| 107 | Northwestern | BIG TEN |
| 108 | Tulsa | AAC |
| 109 | Rice | AAC |
| 110 | Louisiana Tech | C-USA |
| 111 | New Mexico St | C-USA |
| 112 | Arkansas St | SUNBELT |
| 113 | Miami OH | MAC |
| 114 | New Mexico | MWC |
| 115 | USF | AAC |
| 116 | Northern Illinois | MAC |
| 117 | FIU | C-USA |
| 118 | Hawaii | MWC |
| 119 | Jacksonville St | C-USA |
| 120 | Eastern Michigan | MAC |
| 121 | Bowling Green | MAC |
| 122 | Ball St | MAC |
| 123 | Texas St | SUNBELT |
| 124 | Charlotte | AAC |
| 125 | Sam Houston St | C-USA |
| 126 | Buffalo | MAC |
| 127 | Old Dominion | SUNBELT |
| 128 | UL-Monroe | SUNBELT |
| 129 | Akron | MAC |
| 130 | Central Michigan | MAC |
| 131 | UMass | IND |
| 132 | Kent St | MAC |
| 133 | Western Michigan | MAC |
The Top 25 Showdown
| RANK | FORMULATOR | AP | COACHES |
| 1 | Georgia | Georgia | Georgia |
| 2 | Michigan | Michigan | Michigan |
| 3 | Texas | Ohio State | Alabama |
| 4 | LSU | Alabama | Ohio State |
| 5 | Clemson | LSU | LSU |
| 6 | Utah | USC | USC |
| 7 | USC | Penn State | Penn State |
| 8 | Alabama | Florida State | Florida State |
| 9 | Texas A&M | Clemson | Clemson |
| 10 | Florida State | Washington | Tennessee |
| 11 | Ohio State | Texas | Washington |
| 12 | Tennessee | Tennessee | Texas |
| 13 | Penn State | Notre Dame | Notre Dame |
| 14 | Wisconsin | Utah | Utah |
| 15 | Mississippi | Oregon | Oregon |
| 16 | North Carolina | Kansas State | TCU |
| 17 | Washington | TCU | Kansas State |
| 18 | Pittsburgh | Oregon State | Oregon State |
| 19 | Oregon | Wisconsin | Oklahoma |
| 20 | Kansas State | Oklahoma | North Carolina |
| 21 | Louisville | North Carolina | Wisconsin |
| 22 | Texas Tech | Ole Miss | Ole Miss |
| 23 | Oregon State | Texas A&M | Tulane |
| 24 | UCLA | Tulane | Texas Tech |
| 25 | Arkansas | Iowa | Texas A&M |
Major differences between the Formulator and the voters:
- Formulator doesn’t have Notre Dame, Oklahoma, TCU or Tulane in the Top 25 like the AP and Coaches do
- Formulator has Pittsburgh ranked #18 but the AP and Coaches didn’t include them in their Top 25
- Formulator has Texas A&M #9 while the AP has them #23 and the Coaches #25
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