Palm Beach Post ranks Oregon and Notre Dame atop college football predictions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 11:01 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
The Palm Beach Post has released its Top 25 and playoff predictions for college football ahead of the 2026 season. Oregon tops the list, with upcoming games against Ohio State and Notre Dame marked as critical matchups. Notre Dame, ranked second, is expected to enter a key matchup against Miami with an unbeaten record. Significant discussions surround conference rivalries, particularly between the SEC and Big Ten, as the latter claims recent playoff successes and national championships. The evolving playoff format continues to be a topic of debate with options ranging from 16 to 32 teams.
- •Oregon is ranked first, with a game against Ohio State on Nov. 7.
- •Notre Dame sits at second, gearing up for a pivotal clash with Miami.
- •Indiana, the reigning national champion, is also a contender with significant recent successes.
- •The SEC's public perception is challenged amid a strong Big Ten narrative.
- •Debate continues over the future structure of the playoff system.
- 11:01 AMYahoo Sports — Palm Beach Post Top 25, college football 2026 playoff predictions
"Even Southeastern Conference bootlicker Paul Finebaum is admitting defeat, telling commissioner Greg Sankey and anyone else involved in the league to shut up.
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