Georgia Secures Top Spot in Preseason College Football Rankings, According to Joel Klatt
The anticipation for the 2023 college football season is steadily building as kickoff approaches in less than three weeks. Joel Klatt, the esteemed FOX Sports broadcaster, recently shared his preseason rankings on his podcast, unveiling his top 25 teams. Klatt’s rankings may not trigger any shockwaves, but they solidify Georgia’s position as the frontrunner, surpassing other esteemed title contenders such as Michigan, Ohio State, and Alabama.
Klatt’s preseason rankings are as follows:
1. Georgia
2. Michigan
3. Ohio State
4. Alabama
5. Penn State
6. Washington
7. LSU
8. USC
9. Clemson
10. Florida State
11. Utah
12. Tennessee
13. Oregon
14. Texas
15. Oregon State
16. Oklahoma
17. Kansas State
18. Notre Dame
19. TCU
20. Ole Miss
21. North Carolina
22. Iowa
23. Wisconsin
24. Texas Tech
25. UCLA
Klatt believes that it is irrational to place the defending back-to-back champions, Georgia, any lower than the top spot. He deems it laughable that some pundits have awarded the number one ranking to programs other than Georgia. According to Klatt, You’re just trying to be different. The number one team in the preseason is Georgia, and if you don’t have them number one, you’re probably not good at this.
Despite Georgia leading the pack, Klatt acknowledges that Michigan possesses the strongest team coached by Jim Harbaugh thus far. This is high praise, considering the Wolverines have made two consecutive appearances in the College Football Playoff. Klatt is impressed by Michigan’s quarterback, J.J. McCarthy, while also expressing confidence in Ohio State’s new quarterback, Kyle McCord. With McCord’s talent and a formidable offensive line, Klatt believes the Buckeyes will remain strong, even with a change in signal-caller.
While Klatt does not foresee any major downfall for Alabama in the upcoming season, he does harbor reservations regarding their uncertain quarterback situation. As a result, the Crimson Tide finds themselves behind Georgia and two Big Ten powerhouses in Klatt’s rankings.
It is important to note that Klatt’s rankings provide an interesting perspective, but these opinions are not necessarily indicative of how the season will unfold. College football is known for its unpredictability, and anything can happen once the games begin.
As the 2023 college football season fast approaches, fans and analysts alike eagerly await the action on the field. Klatt’s rankings have added fuel to the anticipation, building excitement as teams prepare to battle for supremacy in what promises to be an enthralling season. The path to the national championship will be filled with twists and turns, and only time will reveal which teams will rise to the occasion and prove themselves truly deserving of their preseason rankings.
