# David Pollack on college football parity

> Pollack says no team is best in college football this season.
- Title: David Pollack on college football parity · CFB-HQ On SI
- Summary: Pollack says no team is best in college football this season. David Pollack states college football has unprecedented parity this season with no clear top…
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- Source: CFB-HQ On SI — https://si.com/fannation/college/cfb-hq/news/david-pollack-gives-unexpected-answer-when-asked-about-college-football-s-best-team
- Published: 2026-10-21T23:29:34+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: david pollack, college football, bleacher report, takeo spikes, college football playoff, parity, nfl, sports
## David Pollack's background
David Pollack has analyzed college football for over a decade and a half after his NFL career ended due to injuries.
## Pollack's surprising answer
Pollack said nobody is the best college football team this season after his alma mater fell from the no. 1 spot.
## Pollack's explanation
Pollack said college football has the most parity in 15 years with teams spreading talent across the country.
## Week 7 losses
Week 7 saw losses from no. 1 georgia, no. 2 notre dame, no. 5 indiana, and no. 7 texas.
## Recent team examples
Indiana won a playoff championship after being mediocre for decades, while ucla and kentucky enter cfp discussions after hiring new coaches.
## Preseason teams
Preseason top 10 teams oregon, texas a&m, and oklahoma have eight combined losses.
## Parity and playoff expansion
Some suggest extending the playoff from 12 to 24 teams will devalue the regular season.
## Key takeaway

David Pollack states college football has unprecedented parity this season with no clear top team.