FootballScoop, partnering with Athlon Sports, is proud to present the Group of 5 Coaches Poll.
The goal of the poll is to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of teams outside the Power 4 conferences, especially as the FBS moves into a new era where the five highest-rated conference champions will gain automatic admittance into the 12-team College Football Playoff.
Each week every head coach in the American, Conference USA, the MAC, Mountain West and Sun Belt has the opportunity to vote his belief on the best teams among the Group of 5.
Speaking with FootballScoop, former Jacksonville State and UAB head coach Bill Clark shared, "The football being played in these conferences is outstanding and I believe this recognition for these teams, players and coaches is great for the game."
“Speaking with coaches this past week I consistently heard how good the football being played is within these conferences," FootballScoop president Scott Roussel said. "There is great support from the coaches in bringing this recognition to these programs and players. We are happy to help shine a bright light on the depth of talent in these conferences.”
During the season, coaches voting will remain anonymous.
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