AP preseason poll ranks Ohio State first for 2026 college football season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 4:26 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Associated Press released its preseason rankings for the 2026 college football season, highlighting Ohio State as the top team. The Buckeyes received 40 first-place votes, solidifying the Big Ten's dominance, having won the last three national championships. Georgia currently holds the No. 3 spot but did not receive any first-place votes. Other notable teams in the top 25 include Oregon at No. 2 and Notre Dame at No. 4. Georgia Tech starts the season unranked with four points.
- •Ohio State tops the AP preseason poll for 2026.
- •Michigan, Ohio State, and Indiana won the last three national championships.
- •Georgia opens at No. 3 without first-place votes.
- •Georgia Tech starts the season unranked with four points.
- •The poll consists of votes from 60 media members.
- 4:26 PMYahoo Sports — AP Top 25 preseason poll is out. Here’s how Channel 2 sports director Zach Klein voted
"The Associated Press unveiled the preseason rankings for the 2026 college football season on Monday. And the Big Ten is the favorite conference to win the College Football Playoff again.
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