ESPN releases preseason FPI rankings for 2026 college football season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 1:32 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
ESPN unveiled its preseason Football Power Index (FPI) rankings for the upcoming college football season on July 12, 2026. Ohio State tops the initial list, followed by Texas, Notre Dame, Oregon, and Georgia. Defending champions Indiana start the season ranked sixth. The rankings reflect a dramatic offseason, with Texas looking to rebound from a disappointing previous season after adding transfer wide receiver Cam Coleman. The initial Top 25 offers fans a preview as teams gear up for the quest for the College Football Playoff.
- •Ohio State ranked first in the FPI rankings
- •Texas and Notre Dame also in the top three
- •Indiana holds sixth place as defending champions
- •Texas added transfer wide receiver Cam Coleman
- •The FPI rankings predict team performance for the season
- 1:32 AMYahoo Sports — ESPN college football FPI rankings unveiled entering 2026 season
"After an unusually dramatic offseason in college football, kickoff is just over a month away. Soon, tailgates will fire up, campuses will fill with students and alumni, and the biggest spectacle in college sports will begin its quest for the…
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