Alabama starting quarterback Ty Simpson will draw Mac Jones comparisons, but Jake Coker makes for a better comparison. And that's not a bad thing.

Three elite teams with a host of other potential contenders lurking give the conference an edge in trying to take back the CFP glory.

Clemson is ranked No. 4 in the preseason AP poll, while the Tigers checked in at No. 6 in the coaches poll. Which top 25 poll ...