NCAA Football Rankings Reveal AAC's Surprising Absence from Preseason Poll
Saturday, 24 August 2024, 16:20
NCAA Football Rankings Show AAC's Absence
The preseason AP Top 25 was unveiled Monday at noon ET, highlighting the notable omission of the American Athletic Conference (AAC) from the rankings. For the first time since 2015, no teams from the AAC have cracked the preseason poll, even though Memphis, UTSA, and Tulane received votes.
Top Voted AAC Teams
- Memphis – 16 votes, ranked No. 34
- UTSA – 6 votes, ranked No. 37
- Tulane – 5 votes, ranked No. 38
The absence of the AAC from the NCAA football rankings raises concerns about its competitiveness this season, as the College Football Playoff will be keenly observing the performance of its champion.
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