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USA TODAY Sports breaks down one key preseason question for each Top 25 team in the Coaches Poll, highlighting how coaching hires, line play, and emerging players could decide playoff and national-title chances—from Ohio State's NFL-style coordinator hires to Georgia's inexperienced receivers and Missouri's tougher schedule.
USA Today unveils its preseason Coaches Poll Top 25 for the 2026 college football season, led by Ohio State at No. 1, with Oregon, Georgia, Texas, and Notre Dame rounding out the top five; Indiana, Miami, Texas A&M, Oklahoma, and Ole Miss sit in the top 10 as the sport prepares to kick off.
Ohio State is the preseason No. 1 in a notably wide-open 2026 Coaches Poll, with Oregon No. 2 and Georgia No. 3; the SEC leads the poll with nine teams, while Indiana sits at No. 6 as reigning national champion, followed by Texas and Notre Dame in the top five.
Ohio State is No. 1 in the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll—the first time since 2015 the Buckeyes hold the top spot—followed by Oregon, Georgia, Texas and Notre Dame in the top five; Indiana sits No. 6 and Miami No. 7 as the SEC and Big Ten dominate the rankings, while Alabama slips to No. 11 for the first time since 2008. Overall nine SEC teams are ranked and eight are from the Big Ten, with only four teams since 1991 starting and finishing the season No. 1.
The season’s first NCAA Division I wrestling coaches poll was published, with rankings in each weight class determined by a vote of three coaches and criteria including starter designation and eight D1 matches (plus a non-teammate match requirement). The poll informs conference championship allocations and is used to project NCAA Championship team scores. Penn State leads the team rankings, followed by Ohio State, Iowa State, Oklahoma State, and Nebraska, with wrestlers listed by weight class across conferences.
The Week 10 college football rankings have been updated in the Coaches Poll, with Ohio State maintaining the top spot, Indiana remaining undefeated, and notable movements including Oregon, Ole Miss, BYU, Texas Tech, and Notre Dame climbing the rankings amid a season of upsets and strategic matchups.
The Week 9 college football rankings saw Ohio State remain No. 1, with notable upsets and strong performances from teams like Indiana, Texas A&M, Alabama, Georgia, and Oregon, leading to significant shifts in the Coaches Poll Top 25.
Georgia football moved into the top 5 in the Week 9 Coaches Poll after a hard-fought 43-35 win over Ole Miss, showcasing resilience and toughness. The team faces an off week before a key game against Florida, amid ongoing coaching rumors surrounding Florida's head coach position. Georgia remains a strong contender in the SEC with a 6-1 record, while other top teams like Alabama and Texas A&M are still undefeated in conference play.
The Week 6 college football rankings saw Ohio State remain top after a dominant win, with Oregon, Miami, Ole Miss, and Texas A&M also climbing the ranks amid upsets and close games, while Georgia and Alabama bounced back, and several teams dropped or entered the top 25.
The Week 5 college football rankings saw significant shakeups, with Ohio State, Oregon, and Miami maintaining top positions, while notable upsets like Alabama-Georgia and Oregon-Penn State impacted the top 10. Key teams like Texas, Oklahoma, and Indiana are also making strong moves, setting the stage for an exciting season.
Texas A&M moved into the top 10 of the Week 4 Coaches Poll after a significant win at Notre Dame, while Clemson dropped out following a loss to Georgia Tech. Georgia and Tennessee had a high-scoring overtime game, Vanderbilt ended a long losing streak, and Ohio State remains the top-ranked team with most first-place votes. The rankings reflect notable shifts and debut appearances among teams early in the college football season.
Georgia maintains its No. 3 ranking in the Week 4 Coaches Poll after a hard-fought 44-41 overtime victory over Tennessee, showcasing resilience and setting up a key upcoming game against Alabama. Tennessee remains at No. 15, and Georgia's win keeps it as the top SEC team in the poll.
Ohio State remains at the top of the AP and Coaches Polls after a dominant 70-0 win over Grambling State, while Michigan dropped in rankings following an upset loss to Oklahoma. South Florida made a significant jump after beating Florida, and several top teams had mixed results against weaker opponents.
Tennessee football has risen to No. 15 in the Coaches Poll after a dominant 72-17 win over ETSU, setting multiple program records and positioning them as the No. 6 team in the SEC. The team is preparing for their upcoming SEC opener against Georgia at Neyland Stadium, with high expectations following their impressive performance.
The Coaches Poll Top 25 rankings were released after a chaotic Week 1 in college football, with Ohio State moving to No. 1 following their win over Texas, and LSU making a significant jump to No. 4 after defeating Clemson. The poll reflects surprises, upsets, and strong performances from teams like Penn State, Georgia, Oregon, and Miami, while some traditional powers like Alabama and Kansas State dropped in the rankings.