Preseason 2017 AP Poll
| Rank | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alabama |
| 2 | Ohio State |
| 3 | Florida State |
| 4 | USC |
| 5 | Clemson |
| 6 | Penn State |
| 7 | Oklahoma |
| 8 | Washington |
| 9 | Wisconsin |
| 10 | Oklahoma State |
| 11 | Michigan |
| 12 | Auburn |
| 13 | LSU |
| 14 | Stanford |
| 15 | Georgia |
| 16 | Louisville |
| 17 | Florida |
| 18 | Miami, FL |
| 19 | USF |
| 20 | Kansas State |
| 21 | Virginia Tech |
| 22 | West Virginia |
| 23 | Texas |
| 24 | Washington State |
| 25 | Tennessee |