Oregon Ducks achieve highest preseason AP ranking in program history

The Oregon Ducks are ranked No. 2 in the 2026 AP Preseason Top 25, marking their highest preseason rank ever. They received 14 first-place votes, trailing only Ohio State's 40. This ranking follows a successful era under head coach Dan Lanning, as the Ducks look to leverage their veteran roster for the upcoming season. Oregon enters the year with high expectations and is aiming for a strong performance in the College Football Playoff era, where this marks their sixth top-10 ranking.

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