A different starting point
Make the case on the field.
College football is full of traditions worth keeping. Giving a team credit for its name before it has earned it is not one of them.
FBS Meritocracy exists because rankings should reflect accomplishments on the field, rather than simply a program’s name, conference, or reputation.
A poll worth discussing
We offer an independent perspective for fans who want to look closely at the results. Our aim is thoughtful disagreement, rigorous analysis, and a good football conversation.
You do not have to agree with every position to join that conversation. Ask what a team has earned, compare the results, and make your case.
A publication, not a prediction
Our official rankings are calculated, audited, and explicitly approved outside this website. This site preserves and publishes those results. It does not predict games or calculate rankings in your browser.