AP Top 25 preseason poll highlights overrated and underrated teams
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 6:12 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The preseason Associated Press Top 25 poll was released, ranking Ohio State as No. 1 and Oregon at No. 2. Texas came in at No. 5, considered underrated given their competitive roster and schedule. USC, ranked No. 14, was seen as overrated due to concerns regarding their coaching and past performance. Miami and Washington were also highlighted for their potential in the season ahead, with Miami at No. 7 and Washington at No. 17, both recognized as teams capable of competing for significant playoff spots.
- •Ohio State ranked No. 1 in the AP Top 25 poll.
- •Texas is considered underrated at No. 5.
- •USC is labeled overrated at No. 14.
- •Miami aims for a strong season after last year's runner-up finish.
- •Washington is seen as a potential playoff contender from No. 17.
- 6:12 PMCBS Sports — AP Top 25 poll: Most overrated, underrated and two teams to crash out of final rankings
"From Texas sitting too low at No. 5 to USC looking highly overrated at No. 14, we break down the biggest misses in the preseason Associated Press poll
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