Off-field, there were many changes in college football this offseason. From players making a profit off their image, to the impending move of Oklahoma and Texas from Big 12 to SEC.However, the preseason poll of 65 coaches showed that not much will change on the field for 2021.The preseason poll of coaches released Tuesday showed that Ohio State, Alabama and Clemson are among the top four ranked schools for the second consecutive season. However, their order has slightly changed.The Crimson Tide was a clear choice for No. Clemson was ranked 1 with 63 votes. Georgia, Oklahoma, Ohio State, and Georgia were next, with 63 votes each. The two other first-place votes went to the Sooners.Preseason Coaches Poll 1. Alabama 14. USC 2. Clemson 15. Wisconsin 3. Oklahoma 16. Miami 4. Ohio State 17. Indiana 5. Georgia 18. Iowa 6. Texas A&M 19. Texas 7. Notre Dame 20. Penn State 8. Iowa State 21. Washington 9. N. Carolina 22. Oklahoma St. 10. Cincinnati 23. UL Lafayette 11. Florida 24. C. Carolina 12. Oregon 25. Ole Miss 13. LSUAlabama has always been No. 1 in the preseason rankings, and these lofty expectations are not new to them. In each of the 12 preseason coaches polls, Alabama was ranked at least 3 in all twelve. Last season was actually the second consecutive year it was not ranked in the top two since 2010. No. The Tide finished 3rd behind Ohio State and Clemson, but 13-0 after beating the Buckeyes 52-24 at the College Football Playoff National Championship. They also ranked No. The Tide also ranked No. 3 in the preseason coaches poll in 2015. They defeated Clemson 45-40 at the CFP National Championship.Alabama will need to replace many of its star players that helped it win the national championship five years ago. Six former Tide players were selected in the first round in the NFL draft in April. They included DeVonta Smith (Heisman Trophy winner), quarterback Mac Jones, and Najee Harris (tailback). To become Texas' head coach, Steve Sarkisian, the offensive coordinator, left. Bill O'Brien was his replacement.Saban stated at the SEC media days last month that "the penalty for success is when you win a championship because you had a lot of great players." They were well-coached so there were many good coaches. You lose some players. We lost six draft picks in the first round and 10 overall. If you lose some coaches, it can be a challenge to rebuild with new players. They will have less experience and may have a younger team. How do they adapt to their new roles? It's a huge challenge to rebuild. It's difficult to do it again.The Crimson Tide will be bringing back nine starters on defense. Bryce Young, projected starter, was ranked No. The 2020 ESPN 300 will feature the No. 1 dual-threat quarterback prospect. The season opens against Alabama on Sept. 4. 16 Miami (3:30 pm. ET, ABC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Atlanta.After losing Trevor Lawrence, the No. 1 pick, Clemson, and Ohio State will also have new quarterbacks. Justin Fields, No. 1, was the Jaguars' pick. 11 picks by the Bears, respectively. Lawrence might be replaced by D.J. Uiagalelei threw 914 yards, with five touchdowns. He also had no interceptions.The Tigers will open the season against Georgia on Sept. 4, at 7:30 p.m. ET, ABC in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Bulldogs are returning quarterback JT Daniels along with six other offensive starters. They have not won a national championship for 41 years. However, much of the defense, particularly in the secondary, will need to be replaced.Oklahoma will also try to end the national championship drought that it suffered in 2000. The Sooners will be returning seven players on each side of the ball. Coach Lincoln Riley also made several key transfers.Texas A&M is No. The poll ranks Texas A&M at No. 6.Six SEC teams were among the top 25 -- Florida was No. 11 LSU is No. 11, LSU is No. 25. After finishing 15-0 and winning the national championship one year earlier, the Tigers finished last season at 5-5.The Big Ten had five ranked teams, while the Big 12 had four. The Pac-12 and ACC had three each.
