Ohio State tops Coaches Poll as preseason rankings are revealed

Ohio State is ranked first in the 2026 preseason Coaches Poll, marking its first time atop the rankings in 11 years. Six teams, including Oregon, Georgia, Texas, Notre Dame, and Indiana, received first-place votes, indicating a competitive season ahead. Indiana, ranked sixth, received positive news with the expected return of defensive end Stephen Daley for a fifth season. The uncertainty surrounding team rankings has led some analysts to suggest that reigning national champions may be underrated, with discussions ongoing about teams viewed as overrated or underrated among voters.

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