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Ohio State ranks first in CBS Sports preseason college football rankings

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 2:18 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Ohio State ranks first in CBS Sports preseason college football rankings

Summary

On August 12, CBS Sports released its preseason rankings for the 2026 college football season, led by Ohio State at No. 1. Oregon, Notre Dame, Texas, and Georgia follow closely behind in positions two through five. The top ten includes significant movement from last year, with Florida experiencing a notable rise after addressing injuries and coaching changes. The rankings reflect attitudes shaped by player and coaching movements during the offseason. The season will see further adjustments as teams compete through Week 1 and beyond.

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Key Details

•Ohio State ranked first with a record of 12-2 last season.
•Oregon is in second place after finishing 13-2.
•LSU is one of the biggest movers, improving 43 spots to No. 10.
•Florida jumped 49 spots to No. 22 amid coaching changes.
•The CBS Sports 138 includes every FBS team, now totaling 138.

Latest Updates

2:18 PMCBS Sports — College football rankings: Ohio State tops Oregon as SEC teams shoot up in Preseason CBS Sports 138

What they're saying

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Led by returning stars Jeremiah Smith and Julian Sayin, the Buckeyes narrowly sit atop CBS Sports' complete FBS rankings entering the 2026 college football season
— CBS Sportsby Chip Patterson

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