The confetti has just been swept up in Houston to close the 2023 college football season, but it’s never too soon for a way-too-early look at ’24. Next year will be wild—a 12-team Playoff and massive conference realignment moves have completely changed the landscape. This much is guaranteed: More top teams will lose more games, because the schedules—particularly in the Southeastern Conference and Big Ten—are ridiculous.
Amid all the unknowns, here’s the Sports Illustrated top 25 for 2024.
