Alabama is back at the top of the college football world, at least for now.
The Associated Press published its preseason college football rankings Monday, with the school with 54 votes in the first place.
Heisman Cup winner Bryce Young is back with Alabama. The team also got two crucial transfers in wide receivers, Jermaine Burton and Tyler Harrell. Linebacker Will Anderson and safety Jordan Battle are also back on defence.
Alabama head coach Nick Saban speaks to the media during the NCAA College Football Media Day on August 7, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
It marks the sixth time in Nick Saban's reign that Alabama has started the season as the No. 1 seed. Alabama started the season No. 1 last but finished the year with two losses, including the college football championship against Georgia.
Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) during the warm-up period before starting a college football game against Auburn on Saturday, November 27, 2021, in Auburn, Alabama.
Ohio State finished last season 11-2 but began the season against No. 5 Notre Dame on September 3. While attacking Garrett Wilson and Chris Olaf, they lost to the pros. CJ Stroud and Jackson Smith-Nigeba returned on the attack.
Georgia national title holder Stetson Bennett will likely reclaim the centre position as Adonay Mitchell enters his second season. The team also returns with tight end Brock Powers, linebacker Galen Carter, linebacker Nolan Smith and linebacker Kelly Ringo.
Clemson (No. 4) and Notre Dame (No. 5) are in the top five in the poll. The Tigers went 10-3 overall and finished the 2021 season with a Cheez-It Bowl victory over Iowa State. The Fighting Irish went 11-2 and lost in the Fiesta.
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