final AP poll
Definition
The concluding edition of the Associated Press (AP) Poll, a prestigious weekly ranking of the top National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I college football teams in the United States, released after the postseason bowl games and national championship to crown the season's elite.
An end-of-season snapshot in sports media that sparks endless debates, barbecues, and Twitter feuds among fans, often more influential than actual trophies for bragging rights.
Examples
The Ducks quacked their way to number one in the final AP poll, leaving Beaver fans stuffed like Thanksgiving turkey.
After dodging scandals and upsets, the Crimson Tide surfed to the top of the final AP poll, because nothing says 'dynasty' like eternal reruns.
My bracket predicted chaos, but the final AP poll delivered order – with Michigan reigning supreme and Ohio State plotting revenge in the offseason.
The final AP poll dropped like a mic, silencing doubters as Georgia bulldozed the rankings for back-to-back glory.