If you follow my work, you know I don't care much for rankings in the preseason. However, advanced metrics usually have less human bias and give a better depiction of what a team brings to the table.
The only problem is that these analysts still have yet to figure out how to properly assess the impact of additions from the transfer portal.
It's a difficult thing to assess because of so much change year in and year out.
SP+ is much more bullish on the Noles in 2025. They have FSU at No. 36 overall, No.