Clemson Football: Tigers ranked No. 1 in way too early 2018 poll
Clemson football is ranked No. 1 in USA Today’s “Way Too Early top-25,” which was released on Tuesday, for 2018. Here’s our thoughts on the rankings.
The Clemson football team was ranked No. 1 in the nation by USA Today in the publication’s “Way too early top-25.”
USA Today released the rankings on Tuesday. Here’s a look at the top-10.
- Clemson
- Alabama
- Ohio State
- Georgia
- Wisconsin
- Penn State
- Oklahoma
- Washington
- Miami
- Michigan State
- Virginia Tech
Thoughts:
Look familiar? It should. Basically these rankings mirror how this season will end with a few minor tweaks.
Ohio State starts in the top-three because they’re Ohio State. Oklahoma falls back a couple of spots because of the loss of Baker Mayfield.
USA Today goes a little bold with Michigan State at No. 10, but I think the Spartans could have somewhat of a breakout year. I’m just not sure they’ll be a top-10 team.
Notably, Miami comes in at No. 9 and Virginia Tech is at 11 for the ACC.
Personally, I would have Clemson, Alabama, and Georgia in no particular order. It will be interesting to see how things play out. A lot for Clemson football, honestly, will depend on how some of the young guys step up into their new roles.
The Tigers will be replacing quite a bit of talent from the junior class and they will need guys to perform at a high level.
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Clemson should be the favorite to win the ACC and that should give them a shot at the College Football Playoff. Ladies and gentlemen, we are less than eight months away from College Football.