CFP Era Preseason Poll History

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The Preseason Poll still sucks, but here's where teams started in the AP poll that made the playoffs.

Some stats:

• 26/32 (81%) teams started in AP Top 10
• 30/32 (94%) teams started in AP Top 15
• 1 unranked team has made the playoff (2021 Michigan)

2021
1. Alabama
5. Georgia
8. Cincinnati
NR. Michigan

2020
1. Clemson
2. Ohio State
3. Alabama
10. Notre Dame

2019
1. Clemson
4. Oklahoma
5. Ohio State
6. LSU

2018
1. Alabama
2. Clemson
7. Oklahoma
12. Notre Dame

2017
1. Alabama
5. Clemson
7. Oklahoma
15. Georgia

2016
1. Alabama
2. Clemson
6. Ohio State
14. Washington

2015
3. Alabama
5. Michigan State
12. Clemson
19. Oklahoma

2014
1. Florida State
2. Alabama
3. Oregon
5. Ohio State