2026 CBS Sports Preseason All-America team: Texas, Oregon and the SEC lead honorees
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Key Points:
- The 2026 CBS Sports Preseason All-America team features unanimous selections Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith, Texas EDGE Colin Simmons, and Notre Dame CB Leonard Moore, with Oregon DT A'Mauri Washington also returning as a first-team pick.
- Miami (FL) freshman Malachi Toney stands out as a dual-threat, earning first-team all-purpose and second-team wide receiver honors after a versatile and productive 2025 season.
- The SEC dominates with 15 first-team and 25 total selections, followed by the Big Ten with 6 first-team and 13 overall picks; together, they represent 70% of the 54 total honorees from 25 programs.
- Texas leads all programs with five first-team selections, while Oregon, LSU, and Miami (FL) each have four total picks; Oregon’s Dante Moore was named Preseason Player of the Year and Dan Lanning Preseason Coach of the Year.
- The preseason team includes top players across offense, defense, and special teams, highlighting a deep pool of talent expected to impact the 2026 college football season.
