Either an SEC team or Clemson has opened the coaches poll at No. 12 in the coaches poll, following a 12-2 season that included a Big 12 championship game appearance. 14 in the coaches poll after an 11-2 campaign. 1 in the coaches poll and win that season’s College Football Playoff title, in 2017. Georgia will open the season ranked in the coaches poll top five for the ninth consecutive year.