2026 NCAA Football Season

[Robbieac]

Associated Press 2026 Preseason Top 25​

The top 25 teams in the Associated Press preseason Top 25 college football poll, released Monday (first-place votes in parentheses).

SCHOOL	PTS.	'25 REC.
1. Ohio State (40)	1,672	12-2
2. Oregon (14)	1,597	13-2
3. Georgia	1,513	12-2
4. Notre Dame (6)	1,510	10-2
5. Texas	1,483	10-3
6. Indiana (8)	1,440	16-0
7. Miami (1)	1,379	13-3
8. Texas A&M	1,131	11-2
9. Ole Miss	1,102	13-2
10. Oklahoma	1,047	10-3
11. LSU	988	7-6
12. Texas Tech	983	12-2
13. Alabama	904	11-4
14. BYU	839	12-2
14. Southern Cal	839	9-4
16. Michigan	718	9-4
17. Washington	501	9-4
18. Penn State	482	7-6
19. SMU	434	9-4
20. Tennessee	394	8-5
21. Utah	304	11-2
22. Iowa	260	9-4
23. Houston	252	10-3
24. Louisville	194	9-4
25. Missouri	117	8-5

https://www.espn.com/college-footba...n-headline-preseason-ap-college-football-poll

Thoughts?

LSU being ranked at #11 this early?

 

[Tabascocat]

Ready for Arch to take that next step.

 

[gtb1943]

Ready for Arch to take that next step.

yawn

 

[gtb1943]

OSU was decimated on Defense; I simply do not see them that high

 

[Robbieac]

OSU was decimated on Defense; I simply do not see them that high

I despise OSU.

They lose top players in nearly every draft. But they always have new stars coming up on deck.

 

[Hardline]

Ready for Arch to take that next step.

He's stepped up his game. He's a serious Heisman candidate.
He's got Wingo and Coleman to throw to. And I think they are about to sign the best 5 star WR in this recruiting class.

 

[Sydla]

Associated Press 2026 Preseason Top 25​

The top 25 teams in the Associated Press preseason Top 25 college football poll, released Monday (first-place votes in parentheses).

SCHOOL	PTS.	'25 REC.
1. Ohio State (40)	1,672	12-2
2. Oregon (14)	1,597	13-2
3. Georgia	1,513	12-2
4. Notre Dame (6)	1,510	10-2
5. Texas	1,483	10-3
6. Indiana (8)	1,440	16-0
7. Miami (1)	1,379	13-3
8. Texas A&M	1,131	11-2
9. Ole Miss	1,102	13-2
10. Oklahoma	1,047	10-3
11. LSU	988	7-6
12. Texas Tech	983	12-2
13. Alabama	904	11-4
14. BYU	839	12-2
14. Southern Cal	839	9-4
16. Michigan	718	9-4
17. Washington	501	9-4
18. Penn State	482	7-6
19. SMU	434	9-4
20. Tennessee	394	8-5
21. Utah	304	11-2
22. Iowa	260	9-4
23. Houston	252	10-3
24. Louisville	194	9-4
25. Missouri	117	8-5

https://www.espn.com/college-footba...n-headline-preseason-ap-college-football-poll

Thoughts?

LSU being ranked at #11 this early?

People are high on Kiffin, Leavitt as the new QB and the fact they spent a crap ton of money getting some new players.

We'll see how that works out.

 

[gtb1943]

He's stepped up his game. He's a serious Heisman candidate.
He's got Wingo and Coleman to throw to. And I think they are about to sign the best 5 star WR in this recruiting class.

I needed this laugh
only the Arch bots and fools think this

 

[Sydla]

A&M is overrated. I am not sure I believe their hype. They played suspect down the stretch and got a lot of mileage out of that ND win, which was a lucky win. I think Miami might be a bit underrated. I know they lost some but they brought in some big time transfers.

PSU is intriguing. I like Campbell but I am not sure how much he can squeeze out of that roster in the first year. Mizzou? Probably not Top 25 IMO.

DeBoer better win this year.

 

[Hardline]

I needed this laugh
only the Arch bots and fools think this

He was playing at a high level last year and will have another huge year. I'm no Arch bot. I'm a huge Arch critic. I don't overhype players just because they are on my favorite team.

 

[gtb1943]

He was playing at a high level last year and will have another huge year. I'm no Arch bot. I'm a huge Arch critic. I don't overhype players just because they are on my favorite team.

he was nowhere near Heisman level last year
and frankly as much time as it has taken him to develop, I just do not see it

 

[Hardline]

he was nowhere near Heisman level last year
and frankly as much time as it has taken him to develop, I just do not see it

I didn't say he was playing at a Heisman level.He most likely will this year. He is a prototype NFL QB and will be very highly drafted. I hope he stays at Texas and uses all his eligibility.

 

[gtb1943]

I didn't say he was playing at a Heisman level.He most likely will this year. He is a prototype NFL QB and will be very highly drafted. I hope he stays at Texas and uses all his eligibility.

he will be highly drafted on his name not what he has done

 

[Hardline]

he will be highly drafted on his name not what he has done

You said that about Eli and Payton I bet.

 

[BoyzBlaster]

I needed this laugh
only the Arch bots and fools think this

Lol I was wondering if you were going to keep this up for another season.

 

[gtb1943]

You said that about Eli and Payton I bet.

I thought Payton would be great; was not sure about Eli
but both of them showed a LOT MORE in college then he has
but for Manning bots like you reality is missing

 

[gtb1943]

Lol I was wondering if you were going to keep this up for another season.

When the Manning bots come out, I will answer them
if you do not like it, don't read

 

[Sydla]

He was playing at a high level last year and will have another huge year. I'm no Arch bot. I'm a huge Arch critic. I don't overhype players just because they are on my favorite team.

 

[Hardline]

100%

 

[gtb1943]

I think the manning blood peaked at Payton and is going downhill. Eli certainly was less and frankly I do not see Arch as all that