When the 2015 preseason top 25 poll debuted on Monday, Alabama wasn't among the group of teams ranked or receiving votes, which wasn't a surprise. However, you might be a little surprised to see what one major sports outlet thinks of Avery Johnson's first team.
As college football fans try to pass the time until the 2015 season begins, they turn to preview magazines to get their fix. One of the most comprehensive on the market is Phil Steele's season preview, which has a thorough analysis of all 128 FBS teams.