Ohio State leads Coaches Poll as preseason college football rankings emerge
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 7:06 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The 2026 Coaches Poll has been released, placing Ohio State at No. 1, followed by Oregon at No. 2 and Georgia at No. 3. Indiana, the reigning national champion, ranks No. 6. The Big Ten boasts three teams in the top six, while the SEC has nine teams in the top 25. Discussions around College Football Playoff expansion are ongoing, with formats like 16- and 24-team structures being considered. Analysts have highlighted Notre Dame as underrated at No. 5 and Texas A&M as possibly overrated at No. 8.
- •Notre Dame considered underrated at No. 5, returning key players.
- •Texas A&M ranked No. 8 despite recent struggles.
- •Oregon and Georgia complete the top three in preseason rankings.
- •Big Ten features three teams in the top six.
- •Discussions on College Football Playoff expansion are intensifying.
- 7:37 PMYahoo Sports — Most overrated, underrated teams in 1st USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll
- 7:06 PMCBS Sports — Coaches Poll top 25 reactions: Most overrated, underrated teams in preseason college football rankings
"The preseason top 25 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll was revealed on Tuesday. Which teams are too high or too low in the initial rankings?
"The first major preseason poll of 2026 is out, and there are a few teams much too high and others not getting enough love
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 7:37 PMMost overrated, underrated teams in 1st USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll
The preseason top 25 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll was revealed on Tuesday. Which teams are too high or too low in the initial rankings?
- CBS SportsAug 4, 2026, 7:06 PMCoaches Poll top 25 reactions: Most overrated, underrated teams in preseason college football rankings
The first major preseason poll of 2026 is out, and there are a few teams much too high and others not getting enough love
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