Expert Predictions: Preseason Top 25

Below is a list of the CBSSports.com experts' preseason Top 25. Most of the experts have defending national champion Florida State at No. 1, while Dennis Dodd and Jerry Palm have Alabama . Jeremy Fowler has the biggest shocker, listing Alabama at No. 8 behind SEC rivals South Carolina and Auburn. Dodd is also predicting a huge season for Marshall, ranking them No. 8.

College Football Preseason Top 25
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