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On3 lists Ohio State as top team in 2026 preseason college football rankings

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 4:10 PM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

On3 lists Ohio State as top team in 2026 preseason college football rankings

Summary

On3 has unveiled its 2026 preseason college football Top 25, placing Ohio State at No. 1 ahead of Oregon and Texas. Georgia ranks fourth, with defending national champion Indiana in sixth. The rankings highlight the dominance of SEC teams, as multiple programs appear in the Top 14. Notable traditional powers such as Alabama and Michigan start lower on the list at No. 14 and No. 16, respectively. This release precedes the start of the college football season, igniting debates among fans regarding the rankings.

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By the Numbers

•Ohio State ranked No. 1 in On3's 2026 preseason poll
•Oregon and Texas follow at No. 2 and No. 3
•Georgia sits at No. 4, with Indiana at No. 6
•SEC dominates the rankings with several teams in the Top 14
•Alabama and Michigan start at No. 14 and No. 16

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4:10 PMYahoo Sports — On3 Drops Its 2026 Preseason Top 25 — And There’s Plenty to Debate

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On3 has released its 2026 college football preseason Top 25, and with the season quickly approaching, the rankings give fans plenty to argue about. At the top, Ohio State checks in at No. 1, followed by Oregon at No. 2 and Texas at No. 3. Georgia comes in at No. 4, while Notre Dame rounds…
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