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Tomorrow's Top 25 Today: Big Ten takeover in the top five in new college football rankings

Ohio State and Oregon are projected to anchor the top four, with Big Ten programs heavily represented in preseason ballots.

  • On Monday, The Associated Press released the first Top 25 poll of the 2026 season, with Ohio State and Oregon leading the preseason projections.
  • Dating back to 1936, the AP Top 25 poll connects decades of college football history and remains a core part of the sport's conversation despite voters no longer determining the national champion.
  • Ohio State's roster features Heisman finalist Julian Sayin and All-American wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, while Oregon head coach Dan Lanning returns significant production positioning the Ducks among top contenders.
  • Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian's team benefits from Arch Manning's sophomore campaign, while Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and Notre Dame's Fighting Irish maintain stability as playoff contenders.
  • Preseason rankings inherently lack full context of the 2026 season's performance, as voters must balance returning talent and transfer portal additions before on-field results reshape the national picture.
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College Football 2026: The Associated Press Top 25 College Football Poll trivia quiz

The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll has a rich history. It debuted in 1936, with Minnesota ranked No. 1 in the first poll. The AP first released a preseason poll in 1950. Ohio State is the only school…

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