USA Today Preseason 25

[orange+white=heaven]

1.​

Georgia (22)

11-2​

1,438​

3​

2.​

Southern California (14)

11-2​

1,430​

2​

3.​

Ohio State (14)

11-2​

1,392​

4​

4.​

Oklahoma (3)

11-3​

1,329​

8​

5.​

Florida (5)

9-4​

1,293​

16​

6.​

LSU (3)

12-2​

1,163​

1​

7.​

Missouri

12-2​

1,143​

5​

8.​

West Virginia

11-2​

1,008​

6​

9.​

Clemson

9-4​

999​

22​

10.​

Texas

10-3​

979​

10​

11.​

Auburn

9-4​

888​

14t​

12.​

Wisconsin

9-4​

747​

21​

13.​

Kansas

12-1​

714​

7​

14.​

Texas Tech

9-4​

644​

23​

15.​

Virginia Tech

11-3​

568​

9​

16.​

Arizona State

10-3​

560​

13​

17.​

Brigham Young

11-2​

547​

14t​

18.​

Tennessee

10-4​

506​

12​

19.​

Illinois

9-4​

422​

18​

20.​

Oregon

9-4​

399​

24​

21.​

South Florida

9-4​

350​

NR​

22.​

Penn State

9-4​

313​

25​

23.​

Wake Forest

9-4​

203​

NR​

24.​

Michigan

9-4​

112​

19​

25.​

Fresno State ​

9-4​

91​

NR​

Others receiving votes
Alabama (7-6) 83; South Carolina (6-6) 64; Utah (9-4) 60; Florida State (7-6) 53; Rutgers (8-5) 53; Boston College (11-3) 47; California (7-6) 41; Pittsburgh (5-7) 34; Boise State (10-3) 25; Oregon State (9-4) 23; Nebraska (5-7) 17; Cincinnati (10-3) 13; Virginia (9-4) 12; Connecticut (9-4) 9; Michigan State (7-6) 9; Mississippi State (8-5) 6; Kentucky (8-5) 5; Notre Dame (3-9) 5; TCU (8-5) 5; Maryland (6-7) 4; North Carolina (4-8) 3; Texas A&M (7-6) 3; UCLA (6-7) 3; Central Florida (10-4) 2; Georgia Tech (7-6) 2; Louisville (6-6) 2; Arizona (5-7) 1; Colorado (6-7) 1; Oklahoma State (7-6) 1; Tulsa (10-4) 1.

 

[Cartervol]

There is about five teams ranked ahead of us that shouldn't be. Why is clemson all of a sudden a sexy pick for acc champ. They'll disappoint just like every year.

 

[RDU VOL#14]

LSU at 6...Really? I know they are talented on D but their QB situation is not good enough to be a top 5 or 6 ranked team

 

[Cartervol]

LSU at 6...Really? I know they are talented on D but their QB situation is not good enough to be a top 5 or 6 ranked team

Sometimes they go by what you did last year. In their case its true. Don't worry they won't be there too long.

 

[utvolpj]

so in the span of 4 weeks we play #5, #11 and #1? Great opportunity for those young men

 

[BigPapaVol]

These polling outfits apparently think Stafford has improved tremendously.

 

[rpvol]

so in the span of 4 weeks we play #5, #11 and #1? Great opportunity for those young men

huge challenge, but stranger things have happened. we could win all 3.
i worry about FL. more than the other 2.

 

[orange+white=heaven]

AZ State is licking it's chops..

 

[govols182]

If we beat Auburn, Florida, and Georigia will BYU still be ranked ahead of us?
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[dan4vols]

There is about five teams ranked ahead of us that shouldn't be. Why is clemson all of a sudden a sexy pick for acc champ. They'll disappoint just like every year.

Agreed...VT has a better shot than Clemson IMO.

 

[kennyb010]

If we beat Auburn, Florida, and Georigia will BYU still be ranked ahead of us?
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we would be #2 behind usc/ohio st winner sadly

 

[phi0129]

No need to worry guys...
While Auburn should have a solid football team, I think they are getting a little too much love. I don't think we should have a problem pulling out a W as long as we can put up some points.
Second, the overrated hype for Georgia is the largest in recent memory. We all know that over the past 10-15 years, only preseason highly ranked SEC team fails to live up to expectations and tanks (think us in 2005). While I don't expect GA to pull a 2005 TN type year, I do expect them to lose 2 to 3 games. There is no reason we can't be one of those losses. In additon to mentally owning them because of the past 2 years, we are just as talented of a team. With the exception of Moreno at RB (which doesn't really matter since we probably have the 2nd best back in the SEC), we are superior to them at every offensive position (QB is questionable to). Their receivers compared to our D backs and safeties isn't even close. If we can hold Moreno under 150-200 yards, then we can easily win the game.

I haven't been confident in the Vols for awhile, but I truly believe this is the year we surprise some people and overachieve. This team can play with anybody, and I think winning 2 out of 3 (against FL, Auburn, and GA) solidifies us as a BCS bowl type team. We have the ability to get these W's if we come to play and remain confident.

 

[Cartervol]

Agreed...VT has a better shot than Clemson IMO.

I guess it makes sense when you think about it. VT lost alot especially on offense and miami and Freeshoes are down so i guess clemson is a safe pick. I still don't see it happening though.

 

[rwemyss]

Only three SEC teams not receiving votes... Arkansas, Ole Miss, and Vandy. Not too shabby for the conference.

 

[OrangeWilly]

Wisconsin ranked ahead of us....that makes sense.

 

[hatvol96]

The people who voted for Notre Dame, Maryland, and UCLA are exactly the reason nobody respects the polls.
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[Rogers72]

Did these people not hear that we got our orange pants in?

 

[volmanic]

Aburn 11th? they were 9-4 last year? I dont think so.

 

[bigorange]

Wisconsin ranked ahead of us....that makes sense.

My thoughts exactly.... except more sarcastic!

 

[TennTradition]

It will shock me if LSU holds onto that kind of ranking this year.

 

[ScreaminVolHawkins]

Did these people not hear that we got our orange pants in?

haha yes but they are waiting on the black uni's before they rank us above wisconsin

 

[Knox9552]

All I have to say is VT? lol they shouldn't even be in the top 25 sorry.

 

[utvolpj]

All I have to say is VT? lol they shouldn't even be in the top 25 sorry.

and why should the defending ACC champs not be in the top-25?

 

[ScreaminVolHawkins]

and why should the defending ACC champs not be in the top-25?

they are in the ACC

 

[Knox9552]

Whoop you won ACC title, where if you have a winning season you are the champ.