Ohio State tops early college football rankings following week one games

The 2026 college football season moved into its second week following a slate of opening games that included matchups between Western Michigan and Michigan, LSU and Clemson, and Boise State and Oregon. The Ohio State Buckeyes hold the top spot in the latest rankings after a victory against Ball State, while the Notre Dame Fighting Irish maintain the second position ahead of their season opener against the Wisconsin Badgers at Lambeau Field. The Indiana Hoosiers climbed to third after an offensive performance led by Josh Hoover, while the Texas Longhorns sit fourth following their debut win. Several teams, including Washington, Ole Miss, Louisville, and SMU, are scheduled to compete on Sunday. Rankings will be updated again following the conclusion of those games, as programs prepare for upcoming non-conference schedules.

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