Even with 10 players selected in last week's NFL draft, the Georgia Bulldogs remain No. 1 in the second version of the 2023 Way-Too-Early Top 25.
Just like a year ago, when the Bulldogs had to replace a record 15 players who were chosen in the NFL draft, including five first-rounders on defense, Kirby Smart's roster is built to reload, keeping the defending national champs at the top of our list.
Michigan, Florida State, USC and Ohio State round out the top five as we've updated the rankings with the spring season and the latest transfer portal maneuvering behind us. Previous ranking: 1 2022 record: 15-0, 8-0 SEC Expected returning starters: 6 offense, 7 defense, 1 special teams Post-spring outlook: The two-time defending national champions will have plenty of new faces on offense after former coordinator Todd Monken left for the NFL and quarterback Stetson Bennett departed.
Former Georgia quarterback Mike Bobo takes over the playcalling again, and Carson Beck seemed to have the edge over Brock Vandagriff during the spring.