CFN ranks 2026 college football teams 101-138 ahead of season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 8:15 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
CFN's 2026 Preseason College Football Rankings list teams ranked 101 to 138, highlighting Sacramento State at 138 and UMass at 137. Sacramento State is entering its first FBS season with a predicted record of 3-9, while UMass, having finished 2025 with a 0-12 record, is projected to improve slightly to 2-10. Rankings reflect rebuilding initiatives and challenges faced by lower-tier teams. The preview includes details on key matchups for each team, such as Sacramento State's opener against Eastern Michigan and UMass facing Rutgers in Week 1.
- •Sacramento State ranks 138 with a 3-9 projected record.
- •UMass is at 137, predicted to improve to 2-10.
- •Sam Houston Bearkats sit at 136 with a projection of 3-9.
- •Akron Zips are ranked 135, also expected at 3-9.
- •Georgia State Panthers rank 134, anticipated to end 3-9.
- 8:15 AMYahoo Sports — The Long Road Ahead: CFN Preseason Rankings 101-138
"Every season has teams looking to build up from the bottom, rebuild, or simply put together something fun for Saturdays in the fall.The bottom 38 of the CFN 2026 Preseason College Football Rankings are more interesting than normal, though.From a new FBS program in Sacramento State making a bold ...
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