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Notre Dame tops Ohio State in ESPN's future power rankings

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Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Notre Dame tops Ohio State in ESPN's future power rankings
Summary

ESPN released its latest future power rankings for college football programs, placing Notre Dame at No. 1 ahead of Ohio State at No. 2. The rankings consider factors such as roster management, star power, and coaching staff, predicting their potential success through 2027. Adam Rittenberg highlighted Ohio State's strengths, particularly at quarterback and coaching, although he raised concerns about the offensive and defensive lines and roster turnover. Following Ohio State, Texas, Oregon, and Georgia round out the top five teams in the rankings. The upcoming college football season will be pivotal for confirming these forecasts.

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  • •Notre Dame is ranked No. 1, Ohio State No. 2 in future power rankings.
  • •Ohio State's quarterback situation and coaching staff are key strengths.
  • •Concerns exist regarding Ohio State's offensive and defensive lines.
  • •Texas, Oregon, and Georgia follow in the top five programs.
  • •Ohio State's performance in the upcoming season will impact its ranking.
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  • 1:25 AMYahoo Sports — Ohio State overtaken by northern school in ESPN future power rankings
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ESPN published its most recent look at the future national power rankings of college football programs. Where did Ohio State land?

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