Michigan football ranked 15th and 16th in preseason polls heading into 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
As the 2026 college football season approaches, Michigan Football finds itself ranked 16th in both the AP and Coaches Poll. CBS Sports places the Wolverines slightly higher at 15th. These rankings reflect a general consensus among media outlets as several notable Big Ten teams also make appearances in the top-25. Ohio State is ranked first in all three polls, while Oregon follows at second in the AP Poll and third in CBS rankings. The rankings are anticipated to shift as actual gameplay begins.
- •Michigan is 16th in the AP Poll and Coaches Poll.
- •CBS Sports ranks Michigan 15th.
- •Ohio State and Oregon top the AP Poll.
- •Big Ten teams Indiana, USC, and others also ranked.
- •Preseason polls set to change after the season starts.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Preseason Poll Roundup: Where Michigan Football lands heading into Week 1
"With preseason polls being released left and right, we take a look across the landscape to see where Michigan Football falls:
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