Ohio State, Oregon, Georgia lead preseason AP Top 25 college football rankings

The preseason AP Top 25 college football rankings for the 2026 season have been released, with Ohio State claiming the No. 1 spot for a record-tying ninth time, edging out No. 2 Oregon by 26 first-place votes. Georgia is ranked No. 3, followed by Notre Dame at No. 4 and Texas at No. 5. Ohio State's nine preseason No. 1 selections ties them with Alabama for second all-time, behind Oklahoma's record of 10, while 2025 national champions Indiana enter the rankings at No. 6.