Florida State Tops AP Preseason Football Poll
The AP preseason Top 25 names Florida State as No 1 with 57 of 60 first place votes, followed by Alabama Oregon and Oklahoma. Alabama, Oregon, Ohio State, and Auburn also high, while Baylor UCLA Michigan State and others set for a season of potential shocks and strong national title contention. Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher emphasizes an attitude of domination as the team rebuilds around four returning starters on both sides. The SEC begins with eight ranked teams and the Pac-12 farms six, highlighting a competitive national landscape ahead of the College Football Playoff era.
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Samuel makes immediate impact at Ohio State says Meyer
OSU notes that Samuel, a Brooklyn Erasmus Hall product, has impressed Urban Meyer as a small but explosive back. Meyer praised him as a gifted freak athlete who could play this year while Ezekiel Elliott labels him the most explosive among backs. Samuel credits work ethic and rapid playbook learning for the quick adjustment.
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Broncos blank 49ers in Levi’s Stadium debut
Peyton Manning led Denver to a 34-0 win over San Francisco in Santa Clara as he connected on a 17-yard touchdown to Julius Thomas and went 12 of 14 for 102 yards. Brock Osweiler added a scoring drive in the preseason contest. Colin Kaepernick went 5 of 9 for 39 yards for the 49ers. Demaryius Thomas had three catches on Denver’s opening drive.
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Browns QB derby heightens as Hoyer Manziel duel looms
Cleveland weighs Hoyer and Manziel for the preseason intrasquad showdown. Hoyer holds edge with experience and offense a game manager mindset favors. Manziel must prove pocket poise accuracy and playmaking to force Pettine’s choice.
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Browns vs Redskins preseason clash at FedEx Field
The Browns travel to FedEx Field in Landover Maryland to face Washington in a preseason game. Cleveland aims to balance starter reps with rookies while Washington relies on QB trio Robert Griffin III Kirk Cousins and Colt McCoy as they prepare for the regular season.
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