Georgia comes in at No. 12. The Gators’ contentious in-state showdown against Florida State sits a few spots ahead at No. 9, due to its national significance, regardless of how well or poorly either of these teams has performed.

While the marquee matchups within the Sunshine State get the nod as two of the most prominent rivalries in college football, FSU's ongoing feud with an ACC rival from South Carolina is also considered one of the most important in the sport. The three FSU rivalries mentioned? Miami, Florida, and Clemson.