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CFN ranks college football teams 51-100 in preseason preview

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 7:27 AM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

CFN ranks college football teams 51-100 in preseason preview

Summary

The 2026 CFN Preseason Rankings have been released, categorizing college football teams from 51 to 100. Among the ranked teams are Utah State at 100, San Jose State at 99, and Miami University at 98. Teams are evaluated on coaching, depth, and talent level, with notable performances from last year where Duke and Tulane exceeded their rankings by winning conference championships and making the College Football Playoff. Several teams, like North Texas and Colorado State, are set to refresh and improve from last season's records. The rankings aim to highlight the competitive middle class of college football.

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By the Numbers

•Utah State is ranked 100 with a predicted record of 5-7.
•Miami University follows at 98, projecting 8-4 for the season.
•Duke's previous ranking at 52 led to an ACC Championship.
•Colorado State hired Jim Mora to bolster their performance.
•Rankings emphasize the competitive nature of middle-tier teams.

Latest Updates

7:27 AMYahoo Sports — College Football's Middle Class: CFN Preseason Rankings 51-100

What they're saying

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From the Power Four programs looking to break through to the Group of Six teams trying to crash the College Football Playoff party, this is the college football middle class. They're the teams ranked from 51 to 100 in the 2026 CFN Preseason Rankings.We've researched and evaluated all 138 teams, ...
— Yahoo Sports

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