AP Top 25 College Football Poll: A Comprehensive Guide

Understanding the Poll Process

The Associated Press (AP) Top 25 College Football Poll is a weekly ranking of the top 25 college football teams in the United States. The poll is conducted by a panel of sportswriters and broadcasters, who vote based on their opinion of the teams' strength and performance.

How the Poll is Determined

Each voter casts a ballot ranking the teams from 1 to 25. The points assigned to each team are based on its ranking, with the top team receiving 25 points, the second team receiving 24 points, and so on. The team with the highest total point total is ranked first in the poll, and the team with the second-highest point total is ranked second, and so on.

Accuracy of the Poll

The AP Top 25 College Football Poll is widely considered to be one of the most accurate college football polls. In recent years, the poll has correctly predicted the winner of the College Football Playoff National Championship game more often than any other poll.

CFP Schedule

The College Football Playoff (CFP) is a four-team playoff that determines the national champion of college football. The CFP is scheduled to begin on December 31, 2023, and will conclude with the National Championship Game on January 9, 2024.

More Rankings

In addition to the AP Top 25 College Football Poll, there are several other college football polls, including the Coaches Poll, the Amway Coaches Poll, and the FWAA-NFF Coaches Poll. These polls are all similar to the AP Poll, but they are conducted by different groups of voters.