College football coaches poll Top 25: Alabama No. 1 ahead of Georgia - USA TODAY

It is in that spirit of anticipation that we present the preseason USA TODAY Sports AFCA coaches poll.

The Tigers, hoping to bounce back after a 10-3 record last season, earned its lowest ranking in the preseason poll since 2017.

TOP 25: The complete preseason USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll.

SNUBS: Five teams that should have been included in the preseason poll.

OVERRATED: Five teams in the preseason poll that were picked too high.

24 Mississippi to give the conference six ranked members in all to lead the poll.

The Wildcats, best known for its prowess in some other sport, has its highest preseason gridiron ranking in program history.

19 Wake Forest claiming their highest preseason ranking ever and defending league champ Pittsburgh getting its highest starting position at No.

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