Ohio State ranks first in 2026 preseason coaches poll
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 6:42 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Ohio State is ranked No. 1 in the 2026 AFCA coaches poll as the college football season approaches. The Buckeyes received 38 first-place votes, aiming to continue the Big Ten's streak of national champions. Oregon, Georgia, Texas, and Notre Dame round out the top five. The season is expected to begin soon, with teams preparing for upcoming games.
- •Ohio State leads with 38 first-place votes.
- •Oregon follows at No. 2 and Georgia at No. 3.
- •Defending champions Indiana are ranked No. 6.
- •Miami is positioned at No. 7 after last season's run.
- •The 2026 college football season begins shortly.
- 6:51 PMESPN — Buckeyes, Ducks lead off preseason coaches poll
- 6:18 PMYahoo Sports — Ohio State leads the way in preseason USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll
"Ohio State starts the 2026 season as the No. 1 team in the AFCA coaches poll as the Big Ten tries to extend its run of college football national champions to four.
"The initial coaches poll for the 2026 college football season has been released, and the Buckeyes lead the way with the majority of first place votes.
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External links- ESPNAug 4, 2026, 6:51 PMBuckeyes, Ducks lead off preseason coaches poll
Ohio State starts the 2026 season as the No. 1 team in the AFCA coaches poll as the Big Ten tries to extend its run of college football national champions to four.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 6:18 PMOhio State leads the way in preseason USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll
The initial coaches poll for the 2026 college football season has been released, and the Buckeyes lead the way with the majority of first place votes.
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