Preseason 2018 AP Poll
| Rank | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alabama |
| 2 | Clemson |
| 3 | Georgia |
| 4 | Wisconsin |
| 5 | Ohio State |
| 6 | Washington |
| 7 | Oklahoma |
| 8 | Miami, FL |
| 9 | Auburn |
| 10 | Penn State |
| 11 | Michigan State |
| 12 | Notre Dame |
| 13 | Stanford |
| 14 | Michigan |
| 15 | USC |
| 16 | TCU |
| 17 | West Virginia |
| 18 | Mississippi State |
| 19 | Florida State |
| 20 | Virginia Tech |
| 21 | UCF |
| 22 | Boise State |
| 23 | Texas |
| 24 | Oregon |
| 25 | LSU |