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Dante Moore tops QB list on USA TODAY Sports 2026 Preseason All-America Team

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Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Dante Moore tops QB list on USA TODAY Sports 2026 Preseason All-America Team

Summary

USA TODAY Sports released its 2026 Preseason All-America Team, highlighting the top college football players. Oregon quarterback Dante Moore received first-team honors, edging out Ohio State's Julian Sayin in a competitive selection. Other unanimous selections include Mississippi running back Kewan Lacy and Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. The selections were made by over 20 writers and editors, underscoring their potential impact in an upcoming college football season that anticipates strong performances from programs like Oregon, Ohio State, and Texas.

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By the Numbers

•Moore posted 3,565 passing yards and 30 touchdowns in 2025.
•Lacy achieved 1,567 rushing yards and 24 touchdowns last season.
•Smith is considered pound-for-pound the best player in college football.
•Other first-team selections include players from Oregon, Indiana, Georgia, and Texas.
•Selections were determined by a panel of more than 20 college football experts.

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Who are the best of the best players in college football? The USA TODAY Sports preseason All-America team selects the elite at their positions.
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