Overall, the Coaches Poll has been more accurate in terms of teams that finish closer to their original preseason ranking than that of the AP, but the difference is virtually paper thin.
Which coaches vote in the Coaches Poll?
The FBS Coaches Poll is conducted weekly throughout the regular season using a panel of head coaches at FBS schools. The panel is chosen by random draw, conference by conference plus independents, from a pool of coaches who have indicated to the AFCA their willingness to participate.
Who votes for AP poll?
The Associated Press Poll (AP Poll) provides weekly rankings of the top 25 NCAA teams in one of three Division I college sports: football, men's basketball and women's basketball. The rankings are compiled by polling 62 sportswriters and broadcasters from across the nation.
What is the current Coaches Poll?
RankTeamPoints1Georgia (62) 14-115502Alabama 13-214883Michigan 12-213984Cincinnati 13-11346
How is the AP poll determined?
AP Poll. As its name indicates, the Associated Press (AP) Poll is created with input from members of the press. AP rankings are determined by a panel of 60 sports reporters, each of whom has experience covering college football. Both writers and broadcasters are included in the panel.
