AP Poll, ESPN Gameday and Midweek Preview | Ep. 285 Sept. 23rd, 2026

On this episode of The Group of Five Guys Podcast, the latest AP Poll is out, and the G6 has once again been shut out of the Top 25. The Group of Five Guys discuss the problems with the rankings, including preseason bias, unequal treatment of losses and the overwhelming Power Four presence. They also discuss ESPN choosing Texas–Tennessee for College GameDay instead of showcasing Boise State at Western Michigan. Finally, we preview the Thursday and Friday G6 matchups: Liberty at Coastal Carolina, Army at Temple and Navy at UAB. Presented by FanDuel. Do not miss out on another jam packed episode of The Group of Five Guys Podcast!