The 5 Highest-Ranked G5 Teams in The Athletic's Preseason List

Chris Vannini of The Athletic released his comprehensive preseason rankings of each team in FBS college football on Monday. With 2024 being the first season that the Group of Five is guaranteed a spot in the College Football Playoff, it's worth noting the list's highest-ranked teams. Will one of them win their conference and impress the committee enough to reach the postseason tournament? The Broncos are favored to repeat as champions of the Mountain West Conference in 2024. Boise State have the benefit of, arguably, the best running back in college football with Ashton Jeanty, who is pushing to hit the 2,000-yard rushing mark this year. Last season's New Years Six representative in the G5, Liberty return most of their production from the previous season and have an extremely favorable schedule. Executing at a high level throughout the entire regular season, as they did last year, will put them in the College Football Playoff. The Tigers were picked to win the AAC this season and have been continuously raisi