Ohio State and Oregon Top Preseason Coaches Poll for 2026

The preseason Coaches Poll for college football in 2026 has been released, featuring Ohio State at the top, followed by Oregon in second place. Georgia ranks third, with Texas and Notre Dame completing the top five.

Indiana, the reigning national champion, is positioned at No. 6 after an undefeated season. The team has made significant changes, including replacing their Heisman-winning quarterback with TCU's Josh Hoover. Miami is the highest-ranked team from the ACC at No. 7, bolstered by a strong transfer class.

The SEC leads all conferences with nine teams in the top 25, including Alabama at No. 11 and LSU at No. 13. The Big Ten has eight teams represented, while the Big 12 and ACC have four and three teams, respectively. The Coaches Poll is determined by 73 panelists from the American Football Coaches Association, with the Associated Press set to release its preseason rankings on August 17.