Ohio State leads 2026 preseason college football AP Top 25 ahead of Oregon and Georgia

TRENDINGNFL preseason updatesBrewers-Dodgers takeawaysScheffler wins by 8 shotsTommy John dies at 83Fantasy Football Draft KitStory byNick BrombergSenior writerMon, August 17, 2026 at 4:03 PM UTC·2 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesThe Latest: The AP Top 25 preseason college football poll is set to be released at noonThe 2026 AP Top 25 preseason poll drops at noon ET, giving college football enthusiasts a look at how voters view the top teams approaching the season. The Top 25 voters are decided by more than 60 journalists covering college football for AP members and other news organizations. Indiana finished the 2025 season at No. 1 in the rankings after a historic 16-0 run and national championship game victory.Associated PressOhio State and Oregon are 1-2 in the AP preseason Top 2