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Here's The Final AP Poll Before The College Football Playoff Is Unveiled

A general view of a goal post.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 27: A general view is seen during the College Football Sydney Cup match between Stanford University (Stanford Cardinal) and Rice University (Rice Owls) at Allianz Stadium on August 27, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Let's take a look at the final AP Poll before the College Football Playoff is unveiled in an hour.

Alabama or Ohio State? If it were up to the Associated Press, the Crimson Tide would be getting the No. 4 spot. The final AP Poll ahead of the playoff was announced on Sunday morning, and Ohio State fans won't like what they see.

The AP Poll has nothing to do with the College Football Playoff. But it's clear the media thinks the No. 4 spot should go to the Tide.

Here's the entire top 25, via the AP:

  1. Clemson
  2. Oklahoma
  3. Georgia
  4. Alabama
  5. Ohio State
  6. Wisconsin
  7. Auburn
  8. USC
  9. Penn State
  10. UCF
  11. Miami
  12. Washington
  13. TCU
  14. Notre Dame
  15. Stanford
  16. LSU
  17. Oklahoma State
  18. Michigan State
  19. Memphis
  20. Northwestern
  21. Washington State
  22. Virginia Tech
  23. South Florida
  24. Mississippi State
  25. Boise State

The College Football Playoff foursome will be unveiled at 12:30 PM ET.