The 2018 preseason Coaches Poll was released a week ago, and Florida State football debuted at No. 19 in the country. Of course, a long road remains before the final poll is released in January, and many twists and turns are sure to come.
While there are always some serious misses, for various reasons — like the Seminoles starting at No. 3 last year and finishing unranked — the question remains: what does this ranking mean for FSU? Here's a glimpse at the history, since 2010, of the teams that began at No. 19.
- 2017: Kansas State (final ranking: no votes, 8-5 record, including a Cactus Bowl win over UCLA)
- 2016: Oklahoma State (final ranking: No.