AP Top 25 rankings set ahead of 2026 college football season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
The 2026 college football season kicks off this weekend with the North Carolina Tar Heels facing TCU in Ireland. The AP Top 25 rankings feature Ohio State at the top, followed by Oregon and Georgia. The rankings signify a strong showing from the Big Ten, which has three of the top six teams, including reigning national champions Indiana. The key matchups in Week 0 include several ranked teams, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead.
- •North Carolina plays TCU in Ireland on Saturday at 12:00 PM ET.
- •Ohio State leads the AP Top 25 with 40 first place votes.
- •Big Ten teams hold three of the top six positions in the rankings.
- •Week 0 features key matchups, including Oregon vs. Boise State.
- •The SEC has nine teams in the AP Top 25, slightly edging the Big Ten.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Checking on the AP Top 25 going into the 2026 football season
"We have games this weekend, so let’s look at where things are at going into 2026.
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