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The preseason AP Top 25 poll was released Monday, and Ohio State debuts as the nation’s No. 1 team, trailed by fellow Big Ten power Oregon at No. 2. The SEC placed five teams in the top 10, led by Georgia at No. 3 and Texas at No. 5. Defending national champion Indiana starts outside the top two despite last season’s title run, and Lane Kiffin’s LSU debuts at No. 11. CJ Carr and Arch Manning are expected to headline the early Heisman Trophy conversation. (source: ESPN, AP)