The 2018 college football season is less than 100 days away, but it's never too early to start thinking about what might transpire this fall. Each FBS season brings plenty of surprises, disappointments and unexpected teams emerging in the national title picture, but a familiar program tops Athlon's rankings. Alabama is the projected national champion, with Clemson at No. 2, followed by Georgia and Ohio State in the top four. The 2018 season starts on Aug. 25 and concludes with the national championship on Jan. 7 in Santa Clara, Calif. in Levi's Stadium.
The Athlon Sports 2018 preview magazines hits newsstands nationwide this week and feature in-depth predictions, previews, rankings and insightful stories to prepare for the upcoming year.