College football rankings post-spring Top 25 for 2026: Indiana, Ohio State on top; USC on the rise

Sporting News has released its post-spring college football Top 25 rankings for the 2026 season, with Indiana and Ohio State holding the top positions. The rankings show movement since the Way-Too-Early Top 25 published in January, with USC identified as a rising program. The updated standings reflect evaluations made following spring practice sessions across college football programs.