Big Ten features eight teams in AP preseason Top 25 rankings

The Big Ten Conference begins the 2026 college football season with significant representation in the AP Top 25, including Ohio State at No. 1 and Oregon at No. 2. This marks the first time in 65 years that two teams from the Big Ten occupy the top two spots. Indiana, the defending national champion, opens at No. 6, while USC, Michigan, and Washington fall between No. 14 and No. 17. Ohio State opens against Ball State on September 5 and will face No. 5 Texas on September 12. Oregon will play Boise State on the same date. These rankings set up critical matchups in the coming season as teams seek to establish their credentials early.

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