Oregon Ducks eye potential jump to No. 1 in AP poll
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 2:27 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
The Oregon Ducks, currently ranked No. 2 in the preseason AP poll, are positioned to potentially take the top spot early in the season. Ohio State, the No. 1 team, faces a challenging schedule ahead, including a match against No. 5 Texas in Week 2. If Ohio State loses and Oregon secures wins against Boise State and Oklahoma State, the Ducks could ascend to No. 1. Key matchups in October will further determine their standings, including a possible showdown between the two undefeated teams later in the season.
- •Oregon Ducks ranked No. 2 in preseason AP poll.
- •Ohio State opens season against Ball State, followed by Texas.
- •Ducks face Boise State and Oklahoma State in first two weeks.
- •Oregon could overtake Ohio State with strong early season performance.
- •Potential matchup between Ducks and Buckeyes on November 7 looms large.
- 2:27 PMYahoo Sports — Oregon Ducks could jump to No. 1 spot in AP poll rather quickly
"Ranked No. 2 in the preseason AP poll, the path is clear for the Ducks to jump up to No.1 — and it could be quicker than you'd think.
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