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Notre Dame ranked No. 1 in preseason college football re-rank

USA Today • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 9:31 AM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Notre Dame ranked No. 1 in preseason college football re-rank

Summary

The 2026 college football season approaches with Notre Dame receiving the top spot in the USA TODAY Sports NCAA Re-Rank 1-138. Ohio State, Texas, Oregon, and Indiana follow in the top five. This ranking reflects a strong showing for the Big Ten and SEC, with 15 teams in the top 25. Notre Dame aims for its first national championship since 1988 while addressing key roster changes. The re-rank expands to 138 teams this year with North Dakota State and Sacramento State joining the fold.

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Key Details

•Notre Dame tops the preseason rankings ahead of the 2026 season.
•Ohio State, Texas, Oregon, and Indiana round out the top five.
•Big Ten and SEC combine for 15 of the top 25 teams.
•North Dakota State and Sacramento State are new additions to the rankings.
•Notre Dame seeks its first national title since 1988.

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9:31 AMUSA Today — College football Re-Rank 1-138: Where all FBS teams sit ahead of 2026 season - USA Today

What they're saying

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The college football season starts in less than a week. Where do the teams stack up? Our NCAA Re-Rank 1-138 orders everyone from top to bottom.
— USA Todayby Paul Myerberg

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