CFN ranks top 10 college football teams for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 6:16 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The CFN has released its preseason rankings for the 2026 college football season, featuring 10 teams expected to contend for the national title. Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day and his team are among the top contenders, following a strong 2025 season where they finished with a record of 12-2. The rankings highlight a mix of returning powerhouses and teams looking to make a deeper playoff run this year. Full team previews are expected as the season approaches, with key matchups outlined for each ranked team.
- •Ohio State head coach Ryan Day leads a top-ranked program.
- •Miami Hurricanes predicted record for 2026 is 10-2.
- •Texas A&M Aggies aim to prove last year's success was not an anomaly.
- •Georgia Bulldogs project an 11-1 record in the upcoming season.
- •Oregon Ducks expected to build on a successful 2025 campaign.
- 6:16 AMYahoo Sports — College Football Rankings 2026: CFN Preseason Top 10
"Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day yells during the NCAA football game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Nov. 22, 2025. Ohio State won 42-9. USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect
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