Three Big Ten teams ranked in preseason US LBM Coaches Poll
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Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The 2026 preseason US LBM Coaches Poll has been released, featuring three Big Ten teams in the top ten. Ohio State leads the poll at No. 1, followed by Indiana at No. 6 and Michigan at No. 16. Tennessee is also ranked at No. 18 as the highest SEC team. The poll reflects the Big Ten's recent dominance, having secured three consecutive national championships. As the season approaches, all ranked teams will begin preparations for their upcoming schedules, set to kick off in early September.
- •Ohio State ranked No. 1 with 38 first-place votes.
- •Indiana placed sixth, marking a strong start.
- •Tennessee enters at No. 18 in the SEC rankings.
- •Michigan and Penn State also in the top 20 at 16 and 17, respectively.
- •Three consecutive national titles for the Big Ten bolster confidence.
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"The US LBM Preseason Coaches Poll for the college football season was released today. The Louisville Cardinals missed the top 25 by just five points.
"Four Big 12 teams make the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll entering 2026. Here is where the teams stack up in the first top 25 ranking of the season.
"The preseason US LBM Coaches Poll top 25 for the 2026 college football season has been released. Where do Big Ten teams rank?
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 5:10 PM2026 US LBM Preseason College Football Coaches Poll - USA TODAY Sports
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The preseason US LBM Coaches Poll top 25 for the 2026 college football season has been released. Where do Big Ten teams rank?
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 4:18 PMTennessee football ranked in preseason US LBM Coaches Poll top 25
Tennessee is ranked in the 2026 preseason US LBM Coaches Poll top 25.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 4:14 PMCollege football rankings: SEC teams in preseason US LBM Coaches Poll top 25
The preseason US LBM Coaches Poll top 25 for the 2026 college football season has been released. Where do SEC teams rank?
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