Preseason top 25 college football teams ranked ahead of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
As college football prepares for the 2026 season, SB Nation has released its preseason top 25 rankings. Among the ranked teams, Boise State is positioned at 25, following a 9-5 season, with key players returning on offense. Tennessee, at 24, faces quarterback uncertainty as they approach crucial games against Texas and Ole Miss. SMU ranks 23 after a solid performance last season, seeking to contend for a College Football Playoff spot. Houston, at 22, looks to build on a 10-3 finish from the previous year, led by quarterback Conner Weigman. The rankings accompany a preview series to get fans ready for the upcoming season.
- •Boise State ranked 25th, coming off a 9-5 season.
- •Tennessee ranked 24th faces quarterback competition ahead of Texas game.
- •SMU stands at 23, aiming for a return to the College Football Playoff.
- •Houston is ranked 22nd after a 10-3 season, with Conner Weigman returning.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — College football rankings: Preseason top-25 teams, according to us
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