ESPN's Football Power Index ranks Big Ten teams for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The ESPN Football Power Index (FPI) reveals the preseason rankings for Big Ten teams ahead of the 2026 college football season. Ohio State leads the index with a score of 28.7, followed by Oregon at 25.3. Indiana, USC, and Michigan round out the top five, with Michigan at 15.9. The analysis considers team strength and projected performance through simulations of the upcoming season. The rankings highlight significant differences in expected performance among the 18 teams, with some teams falling below average.
- •Ohio State Buckeyes ranked first with a score of 28.7
- •Oregon Ducks second at 25.3
- •Indiana Hoosiers and USC Trojans follow at 23.1 and 17.0
- •Michigan Wolverines ranked fifth at 15.9
- •Several teams projected below average, with scores in the negatives
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 Big Ten preseason power rankings via ESPN's Football Power Index
"Heading into the 2026 college football season, it's always important to look at ESPN's Football Power Index.
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