Georgia Tops USA Today Coaches Poll

The 2024 USA Today Preseason Coaches Poll has placed Georgia as the No. 1 team, marking the third time they have achieved this ranking. Georgia received 46 of the 55 first-place votes, with Ohio State, Oregon, Texas, and Alabama rounding out the top five. The SEC and Big Ten dominate the poll, holding over half of the Top 25 positions. Virginia's schedule includes matches against two Top 25 teams: No. 7 Notre Dame and No. 14 Clemson. The poll also highlights the strong standings of other teams such as Michigan, ranked No. 8, and Notre Dame, ranked No. 7, both of which face significant changes this season.