Way too early top 25 for college football in 2017: Alabama on top, Florida State high

The story remains the same. In these way-too-early college football rankings, Alabama Crimson Tide opens at No. 1. Why not? There is more than enough talent left to chase another national championship. It seems like Nick Saban has only scratched the surface as he enters Year 11 at Alabama. The only team to participate in the first three College Football Playoffs looks like it will also be in No. 4. The view from this far before 2017’s kickoff sees it as Alabama vs. Oklahoma Sooners and Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Florida State Seminoles in the semifinals. Stay tuned for changes. After all, as we said, it’s way too early. 1. Alabama: Nick Saban gets back All-SEC quarterback Jalen Hurts and perhaps his three top rushers. You know the defense will be solid despite the losses of Jonathan Allen , Eddie Jackson and Tim Williams . Bottom line: The Tide should…

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