Tigers tabbed as No. 2 in Preseason Coaches Poll, Crimson Tide at the top

The Preseason Coaches Poll was released earlier today and Clemson checks in at the No. 2 spot. Familiar foe Alabama sits atop the poll at No. 1.

The Crimson Tide enter the season on the heels of their fifth national championship under coach Nick Saban. Alabama was voted first on 61 of 65 votes. This is the third consecutive season that Saban's squad has entered the season ranked No. 1 in the Coaches Poll.

Of the remaining first-place votes, Clemson picked up three and Ohio State got one. 

PRESEASON COACHES POLL

1. Alabama (61)

2. Clemson (3)

3. Ohio State (1)

4. Georgia

5. Oklahoma

6. Washington

7. Wisconsin

8. Miami

9. Penn State

10. Auburn

11. Notre Dame

12. Michigan State

13. Stanford

14. Michigan

15. USC

16. TCU

17. Virginia Tech

18. Mississippi State

19. Florida State

20. West Virginia

21. Texas

22. Boise State

23. UCF

24. LSU

25. Oklahoma State

(ACC Schools in BOLD)