Editor’s note: The Athletic 134 is a weekly ranking of all FBS college football teams.
Welcome to the exciting world of college football, where this season promises to be bigger and weirder than ever before.
With only nine conference championship games and a 12-team College Football Playoff, the landscape of college football has undergone significant changes. The FBS now extends coast to coast, with teams like Kennesaw State joining the ranks, adding to the excitement of Conference USA.
Our rankings have evolved over the years, starting with 130 teams in 2017 and now expanding to 134 in 2024. These rankings are subjective, combining advanced analytics and game outcomes to provide a comprehensive view of each team’s performance.
As we kick off the season, the burning questions remain: Who will emerge victorious in 2024? Which team will surprise us all? Who will secure conference titles and the coveted spots in the Playoff? Will we see a Group of 5 team make a historic CFP appearance? And, of course, who will end up at the bottom of the rankings?
Let’s delve into the action as Week 0 kicks off!
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