Ohio State ranked No. 1 in ESPN's initial college football FPI
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 5:31 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
ESPN released its Football Power Index (FPI) for the 2026 college football season, placing Ohio State at No. 1. The Buckeyes rank ahead of Texas, with projected win totals set at 10.2-2.4. Ohio State faces a challenging schedule, which could impact their performance as the season progresses. The FPI indicates a 75.7% chance for the Buckeyes to reach the College Football Playoff and a 17.1% chance of winning the national title. Updates to the rankings will occur throughout the season as results come in.
- •ESPN's FPI predicts Ohio State's record at 10.2-2.4
- •Buckeyes have a 9.2% chance of going unbeaten
- •Texas ranked second, followed by Notre Dame and Oregon
- •Ohio State's championship chances cited at 17.1%
- •FPI rankings will update as the season unfolds
- 5:31 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN releases initial college football FPI. Where is Ohio State?
"ESPN has released its initial FPI rankings for the 2026 season and the 'worldwide leader' thinks highly of Ohio State. Where do the Buckeyes rank?
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