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Herbstreit Defends Preseason Rankings Amid College Football Shakeup

10/24/2025

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Kirk Herbstreit defended preseason college football rankings on The Pat McAfee Show.
He said the rankings generate excitement for the season.
He noted the rankings should not heavily influence the College Football Playoff selection committee.
Texas and Penn State have fallen from their initial rankings.
Heading into Week 9, only five of the preseason top 10 remain ranked, with the CFP rankings set for release on November 4, 2025.

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Kirk Herbstreit defended preseason college football rankings on The Pat McAfee Show.
He said the rankings generate excitement for the season.
He noted the rankings should not heavily influence the College Football Playoff selection committee.
Texas and Penn State have fallen from their initial rankings.
Heading into Week 9, only five of the preseason top 10 remain ranked, with the CFP rankings set for release on November 4, 2025.