Ohio State Tabbed No. 1 in AP Preseason Football Poll; Big Ten Dominates Top Ranks
The Associated Press preseason Top 25 college football poll has been released, with Ohio State ranked No. 1 and Oregon at No. 2. This marks the second time the Big Ten Conference has had the top two teams in the…
Philadelphia, PA, August 17, 2026 —
The Associated Press has released its preseason Top 25 college football poll, with the Ohio State Buckeyes earning the top spot and the Oregon Ducks ranked second. This marks the second occasion in the poll’s history that the Big Ten Conference has secured the top two positions in the preseason rankings.
The poll reflects a strong showing from the major conferences, with the Southeastern Conference (SEC) featuring nine ranked teams. The Big Ten Conference also demonstrates significant depth, with eight teams appearing in the Top 25.
Following Ohio State and Oregon, the Georgia Bulldogs are ranked third. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are positioned at number four, and the Texas Longhorns complete the top five.
The full preseason rankings detail the current standing of collegiate football programs as the season approaches.
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