2026 College Football Rankings: Indiana, Ohio State Highlight Way-Too-Early Top 25
Key Points:
- The Indiana Hoosiers completed a historic 16-0 season in 2025, winning their first national championship under coach Curt Cignetti, marking the first undefeated team since Yale in 1894.
- Indiana defeated the No. 10 Miami Hurricanes 27-21 in the College Football Playoff national championship game, solidifying their status as the top team heading into the 2026 season.
- The 2026 top 25 preseason rankings highlight strong teams such as Arizona, USC, Tennessee, Virginia, and SMU, with many programs returning key players and aiming for conference titles.
- Notable teams in the top 10 include Indiana at No. 1, Ohio State at No. 2,