Ohio State Tops Preseason AP Top 25 College Football Rankings

The preseason AP Top 25 poll for college football has been unveiled, marking the countdown to Week 0, which is just 12 days away. Ohio State leads the rankings, followed by Oregon, Georgia, Notre Dame, and Texas in the top five.

Ohio State secured the top position with 40 first-place votes from a total of 69 ballots, a notable achievement for the first time since 2015. The Buckeyes are entering the season with high expectations and face a challenging schedule.

The Big Ten teams collectively received 62 first-place votes, while Notre Dame garnered six and Miami received one. Notably, no SEC team received a first-place vote. Historical trends indicate that being ranked No. 1 in preseason does not guarantee success, with Alabama in 2017 being the last team to win the national title after starting the season at the top.