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The Coaches Poll

Preseason polls Various publications release their preseason top 25 months before the season commences.

Athlon 1. Georgia Southern 2. William & Mary 3. Eastern Washington 4. Montana State 5. Appalachian State 6. Delaware 7. Richmond 8. Wofford 9. Jacksonville State 10. Northern Iowa 11. North Dakota State 12. Massachusetts 13. New Hampshire 14. Lehigh 15. Sacramento State 16. Chattanooga 17. Villanova 18. Southern Illinois 19. Montana 20. Liberty 21. Northwestern State 22. Eastern Kentucky 23. Indiana State 24. Central Arkansas 25. Jacksonville Athlon

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