The 2023 College Football Season has arrived—well, almost. As we eagerly await the first kickoff of this year's season, I aim to ease the anticipation by presenting the inaugural Fantom GameDay LIVE! Preseason Poll and Predictions. Below, you'll find a variety of preseason polls and predictions featuring a Top 25 ranking, favorites and sleepers for end of season awards, and interactive Week 0/1 "Who Ya Got" polls!
Fantom GameDay LIVE! Preseason Poll
Creating a Top 25 Poll is no easy task, and with many variables to consider, a preseason poll presents it's own challenge. From where teams left off last season, changes they made throughout the offseason, and exactly how they have faced fall camps only gives us a glimpse of what to expect for the upcoming college football season. With that being said, below is my first ever Top 25 Preseason Poll.
Georgia
Michigan
Ohio State
Alabama
USC
Penn State
LSU
Florida State
Washington
Clemson
Texas
Tennessee
Utah
Notre Dame
Oregon
Kansas State
Oregon State
TCU
Tulane
Iowa
Wisconsin
Ole Miss
UTSA
Texas Tech
South Carolina
Fantom GameDay LIVE! Preseason Predictions
Just like creating a preseason poll, there is nothing more challenging than predicting exactly how a college football season will turn out. That's why Fantom GameDay LIVE! thrives on the tradition of *way too early* predictions, like the ones below.
2023 Playoff Contenders:
Clemson, LSU, Washington, Florida State, Penn State, Alabama
2023 Playoff Four:
Sugar Bowl Game: Georgia (1) vs Ohio State (4) (Winner: Ohio State)
Rose Bowl Game: Michigan (2) vs USC (3) (Winner: Michigan)
2023 National Championship:
"The Game" Michigan (2) vs Ohio State (4) (Winner: Ohio State)
Fantom GameDay LIVE! Preseason Award Favorites/Sleepers
Every season, we are able to witness some of the best young talent this game has to offer. Each year, this same handful of talent gets put on a ballot as they hope to be recognized as some of the nation's best. Below is a personal selection of talent that you should keep an eye on when discussing the best this season.
2023 Heisman Trophy Favorites and Sleepers:
Favorites: Caleb Williams (USC), Michael Penix Jr. (Washington), and Jayden Daniels (LSU)
Sleepers: Jordan Travis (Florida State), Sam Hartman (Notre Dame), and Blake Corum (Michigan)
Doak Walker Award Favorites and Sleepers:
Favorites: Blake Corum (Michigan), Quinshon Judkins (Ole Miss), and Raheim Sanders (Arkansas)
Sleepers: Nicholas Singleton (Penn State), Will Shipley (Clemson), and Braelon Allen (Wisconsin)
Davey O’Brien Award Favorites and Sleepers:
Favorites: Caleb Williams (USC), Michael Penix Jr. (Washington), and Jordan Travis (Florida State)
Sleepers: Sam Hartman (Notre Dame), Riley Leonard (Duke), and Bo Nix (Oregon)
Fred Biletnikoff Award Favorites and Sleepers:
Favorites: Marvin Harrison Jr. (Ohio State), Emeka Egbuka (Ohio State), and Rome Odunze (Washington)
Sleepers: Xavier Worthy (Texas), Brock Bowers (Georgia), and Dorian Singer (USC)
Chuck Bednarik Award Favorites and Sleepers:
Favorites: Jared Verse (Florida State), Kool-Aid McKinstry (Alabama), and Jer'Zhan Newton (Illinois)
Sleepers: Harold Perkins Jr. (LSU), Tommy Eichenberg (Ohio State), and Malaki Starks (Georgia)
Coach of the Year Favorites and Sleepers:
Favorites: Kirby Smart (Georgia), Jim Harbaugh (Michigan), and Lincoln Riley (USC)
Sleepers: Luke Fickell (Wisconsin), Jeff Traylor (UTSA), and Deion Sanders (Colorado)
Fantom GameDay LIVE! Preseason Conference Championship Predictions
It's never too early to make some conference championship predictions, or at least not on Fantom GameDay LIVE! Below are predictions for every conference championship game this season.
American Athletic Conference Championship: UTSA vs Tulane (Winner: MEEP MEEP!)
Atlantic Coast Conference Championship: Safe Pick Alert: Clemson vs Florida State (Winner: Go Tigers!)
Big 12 Conference Championship: Texas vs Kansas State (Winner: Horns UP!)
Big Ten Conference Championship: Michigan vs Wisconsin (Winner: Go Blue!)
Conference USA Championship: Western Kentucky vs Liberty (Winner: Those Lazy Toppers!)
Mid-American Conference Championship: Toledo vs Miami (Ohio) (Winner: Go Rockets!)
Mountain West Conference Championship: Boise State vs San Diego State (Winner: Go Orange! Go Big Blue!)
Pac-12 Conference Championship: USC vs Washington (Winner: Fight On!)
Southeastern Conference Championship: Georgia vs LSU (Winner: Go Dawgs!)
Sun Belt Conference Championship: Marshall vs South Alabama (Winner: The Herd!) Disclaimer: This game would likely belong to the Dukes if the NCAA didn't strip their post season eligibility for another season. Don't understand why JMU is still being punished.
FANTOM GAMEDAY WEEK 0 AND WEEK 1 "WHO YA GOT"
Below is a list of interactive polls featuring some of the selected Fantom GameDay LIVE! Games of the Week. Vote which teams you believe will come out victorious in Week 0 and Week 1!
Navy vs Notre Dame | Week 0 in Dublin, Who Ya Got?
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Florida at Utah, Who Ya Got?
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Colorado at TCU, Who Ya Got?
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Ohio State at Indiana, Who Ya Got?
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North Carolina at South Carolina, Who Ya Got?
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Florida State at LSU, Who Ya Got?
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Clemson at Duke, Who Ya Got?
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