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BYU Football: 3 ways preseason rankings are still hurting current rankings

By Adam Gibby

Sep 25, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback KJ Jefferson (1) runs for a first down against the Texas A&M Aggies during the second half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback KJ Jefferson (1) runs for a first down against the Texas A&M Aggies during the second half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Memphis Tigers defensive back Sanchez Blake Jr. chases down UTSA receiver Sheldon Jones at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 25, 2021.Jrca0692a
Memphis Tigers defensive back Sanchez Blake Jr. chases down UTSA receiver Sheldon Jones at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 25, 2021.Jrca0692a /

Uphill Battle

When a Top 25 team loses, they tend to drop anywhere from 6-10 spots early and then less as the season goes on. For teams like Boston College, SMU, and Wake Forest who are all undefeated, they have a huge uphill battle.

Teams like those mentioned above have to fight through all the teams ranked ahead of them, which in their case was at least 44 teams either ranked or receiving votes. So a team like Texas or Clemson could suffer a loss and still be ranked higher than the undefeated team.

This is especially true for teams like UTSA, Memphis or Boise State. These teams could start off the preseason completely off the radar and lose one game in their first six weeks and be done for the year. If you take out the preseason polls, maybe a team like UTSA is ranked right now and could suffer a loss and still find a way back in later.

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