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College Football Updated Polls: How AP Top 25 Compares to Coaches Poll Rankings for 2026 Season

Ohio State leads the preseason consensus after earning 40 first-place AP votes and finishing No. 1 in all three major polls.

  • On Monday, Ohio State claimed the No. 1 ranking in the AP Top 25, Coaches Poll, and Sporting News preseason rankings, solidifying its status as the consensus national favorite.
  • Oregon ranked No. 2, giving the Big Ten Conference the top two preseason spots for the first time in 65 years, marking only the second occurrence in poll history.
  • Ohio State garnered 40 first-place votes compared to 14 for Oregon from 69 media voters; the Southeastern Conference leads all conferences with nine teams ranked in the top 25.
  • The Big Ten has won three straight College Football Playoff championships and pursues an unprecedented fourth consecutive national title this season with top-ranked depth.
  • Five of the top 10 teams originate from the Southeastern Conference, which placed nine total programs in the preseason top 25 for the third consecutive year.
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Dothan Eagle broke the news on Monday, August 17, 2026.
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