/r/CFB Poll

User	Rank	Reason
Versigot	14	JKS is about to have a season that puts him #1 overall on every single 2028 draft board
arbadak	15
redwave2505	17
Justanother_0	20	I am very high on Cal this year. JKS returns for another year to help engineer one of the more potent offenses of the ACC, and I believe that the coaching change should enable this team to reach their potential this year (and minimize the chances of them getting shut out by an San Diego State again). Their ceiling? a playoff berth. Their floor? 4-8. That's Cal football baby.
dabul-master	21
PattyKane16	22
ikindalikelemons	23	I didn't want to cop out with one of the mediocre B1G or SEC teams, and I think JKS is a star in the making. Also this is my team in an online dynasty I do with my friends so I'm playing homer for fun.
jonstark19	25
lowes18	25	JKS deservedly takes most of the spotlight when it comes to Cal football, but in my opinion Cal had one of the better portal classes in 2026. They brought in plenty of proven offensive and defensive production to put enough around JKS to where if he takes the step forward his talent suggests is possible, this could be a great team next year.
smartkeg	25

User	Rank	Reason
mr_longfellow_deeds	16
538allspelledout	21
Ethanol-Muffins	22	Another up and coming coach I’m gambling on with the preseason poll, I think Lupoi can bring Cal back to some level of prominence
bigheadsoftbody	23
buccaneerboy22	23
DwayneBaconStan	25
Rare_Bit5844	25

Blue = Human
Red = Computer
Green = Hybrid

Bold = before the AP poll was published
Normal = after the AP poll was published