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Joel Klatt reveals preseason college football top 25 rankings

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Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Joel Klatt reveals preseason college football top 25 rankings
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Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt released his preseason top 25 college football rankings on August 16, 2026. He placed the Oregon Ducks at No. 1, followed by Notre Dame at No. 2 and Ohio State at No. 3. The Georgia Bulldogs were ranked No. 6, just outside the top five, despite Klatt acknowledging their talent. The rankings reflect expectations for the upcoming season, particularly regarding the teams' rosters and performance potential. Klatt emphasized Oregon's consistent record over the past two years and raised questions about Georgia's scoring capability compared to the top teams.

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  • •Oregon Ducks ranked No. 1 in Klatt's preseason top 25.
  • •Georgia Bulldogs placed at No. 6, just outside the top five.
  • •Notre Dame and Ohio State follow Oregon at No. 2 and No. 3.
  • •Klatt cites Oregon's strong roster and past performance.
  • •Klatt raises concerns about Georgia's scoring ability.
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Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt released his preseason top 25, and he put the Georgia Bulldogs at No. 6, just outside of the top five.

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