Buckeyes, Ducks lead off preseason coaches' poll

Ohio State has been voted No. 1 in the preseason AFCA Coaches Poll ahead of the 2026 college football season, with Oregon (the Ducks) also featured prominently at the top of the rankings. The Big Ten conference is looking to extend its streak of national champions to four consecutive years. The poll sets the stage for the upcoming college football season's early narrative around these two Big Ten powerhouses.