College football: How the AP Poll has changed over the years
A look at the history of the AP Poll and how it has evolved over time
The AP Poll is one of the most prestigious polls in college football. It is used to determine the top 25 teams in the country and is released weekly throughout the season. The poll has been around for over 80 years, and it has undergone a number of changes over that time.
Here are some of the most notable changes to the AP Poll over the years:
- The number of voters has increased. When the poll was first created in 1936, there were only 41 voters. Today, there are over 60 voters.
- The criteria for voting has changed. In the early years of the poll, voters were asked to rank their top 10 teams. Today, voters are asked to rank their top 25 teams.
- The poll has become more regional. In the early years of the poll, most of the voters were from the East Coast. Today, the poll is more evenly distributed across the country.
- The poll has become more computerized. In the early years of the poll, the votes were tallied by hand. Today, the votes are tallied by computer.
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