If you look at the AP poll, there's a huge point drop
by Tex Francisco (2021-09-02 16:47:59)

In reply to: Parity in short supply  posted by vivaflanner


between #5 UGA and #6 Texas A&M, and Clemson and UGA, based on points, have average ratings higher than their actual rankings. The likely inference is that almost every ballot has the same 5 teams in the top 5, just in different orders.