Coaches poll release tomorrow; Penn State's ranking uncertain
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 7:45 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The preseason US LBM Coaches Poll for the 2026 college football season is set to be released on Tuesday, August 4. Speculation surrounds Penn State's ranking, particularly following their last season's struggles that ended with a 7-6 record. Analysts anticipate that Penn State could be placed in the 17-21 range, but with uncertainties about their potential. The live unveiling will happen at noon ET on YouTube. The college football season begins on August 29 with several notable matchups scheduled.
- •Preseason US LBM Coaches Poll announcement on August 4.
- •Penn State likely falls in the 17-21 ranking range.
- •Last season ended for Penn State with a 7-6 record.
- •College football season starts on August 29.
- •Live stream on YouTube at 12:00 p.m. ET.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Where Penn State's opponents ranked in preseason US LBM Coaches Poll
- 7:45 PMYahoo Sports — Where Penn State ranks in preseason US LBM Coaches Poll entering 2026
- 4:16 PMYahoo Sports — Is Penn State football ranked in 2026 preseason US LBM Coaches Poll?
- 11:04 PMYahoo Sports — Will Penn State be ranked in preseason US LBM Coaches Poll?
"Penn State will start the year with a preseason US LBM Coaches Poll ranking, and will have something to prove to the voters.
"Penn State football has a Top 20 ranking to start its first season under coach Matt Campbell and its 40 transfer players.
"The first college football poll of the 2026 season will be release don Tuesday, Aug. 4. Will Penn State be ranked?
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 10:00 PMWhere Penn State's opponents ranked in preseason US LBM Coaches Poll
Penn State will face three teams ranked in the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll this fall.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 7:45 PMWhere Penn State ranks in preseason US LBM Coaches Poll entering 2026
Penn State will start the year with a preseason US LBM Coaches Poll ranking, and will have something to prove to the voters.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 4:16 PMIs Penn State football ranked in 2026 preseason US LBM Coaches Poll?
Penn State football has a Top 20 ranking to start its first season under coach Matt Campbell and its 40 transfer players.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 11:04 PMWill Penn State be ranked in preseason US LBM Coaches Poll?
The first college football poll of the 2026 season will be release don Tuesday, Aug. 4. Will Penn State be ranked?
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