USA TODAY Sports put out its spring power rankings this week, and while we had a lot of questions about those, there are some new, notable power rankings to hit the scene.
ESPN updates its power rankings from week to week during the season, but it doesn’t, naturally, update it much in the offseason. But now that spring football is in the books for every college football team, the worldwide leader is back with a fresh set of eyes, evaluating who we expect the elite teams to be in 2023.
That said, here is how ESPN ranks the top 25 as of current as well as our thoughts on each ranking.
25
Wisconsin Badgers
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Previous ranking: NR
Our thoughts: The USA TODAY Sports power rankings had Wisconsin here, and it’s probably fair. There are high expectations with Luke Fickell taking over, and while he works to transform the offense with Phil Longo, he’ll at least have running back Braelon Allen to lean on.
24
Kentucky Wildcats
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Previous ranking: NR
Our thoughts: No more Will Levis, but enter Devin Leary. Kentucky still feels like it’s ahead of most of the SEC East, so this is another ranking that’s probably spot on. It will not likely beat Georgia, but very well should be ahead of many others. Another 9-3 type season seems about right.
23
UTSA Roadrunners
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Previous ranking: 22
Our thoughts: About right. UTSA has won its conference for two straight years and has a lot returning — though it is moving to the American. Expect the Roadrunners to do well there even in Year 1.
22
Ole Miss Rebels
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Previous ranking: 20
Our thoughts: Will Pete Golding improve the Ole Miss defense? The offense appears to be set, even with a logjam at…
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