- Notre Dame is the preseason No. 1 — lauded for a top defense and QB CJ Carr, with a clear hunger after missing the CFP last year.
- The top seven is tight and interchangeable: Oregon, Ohio State, Texas, Miami, Indiana and Georgia sit just behind ND, meaning any of them could rise or fall early.
- Key storyline to watch: coaching changes, roster turnover (portal returns/injuries) and brutal schedules — expect the rankings to swing week to week.
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