Brett McMurphy’s preseason college football rankings

College football insider Brett McMurphy of the Action Network recently released his ballot for the preseason AP Top-25.

Alongside the USA TODAY AFCA Coaches Poll, the AP Poll, which is set to be released on Aug. 15, will act as the primary rankings until the College Football Playoff selection committee releases its rankings on Nov. 1.

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We’ll share with you McMurphy’s top 10, which may surprise some readers once you scroll past No. 3. A few notable members outside of the top 10 are Clemson (No. 11), Arkansas (No. 14), Notre Dame (No. 18), and Tennessee (No. 22).

McMurphy’s top 10:

10

Baylor Bears

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Coaches Poll ranking: 10

9

NC State Wolfpack

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Coaches Poll ranking: 13

8

Oregon Ducks

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Coaches Poll ranking: 12

7

Michigan Wolverines

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Coaches Poll ranking: 6

6

Utah Utes

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Coaches Poll ranking: 8

5

Texas A&M Aggies

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Coaches Poll ranking: 7

4

Miami Hurricanes

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Coaches Poll ranking: 17

3

Georgia Bulldogs

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Coaches Poll ranking: 3

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2

Ohio State Buckeyes

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Coaches Poll ranking: 2

1

Alabama Crimson Tide

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Coaches Poll ranking: 1