Coaches Poll Debates: Georgia, Alabama Overrated; Indiana, Miami Underrated

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USA Today’s preseason coaches poll labels No. 3 Georgia, No. 11 Alabama, No. 12 Texas Tech, and No. 23 Clemson as overrated, while No. 6 Indiana, No. 7 Miami, and No. 19 Michigan are seen as underrated, with analysis focusing on returning production, quarterback situations, and coaching changes as the 2026 season nears. The piece notes UNC’s voting history and references Week Zero’s TCU–UNC Dublin kickoff to frame the discussion.
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