College Football: Way-too-early top-25 for the 2026 season
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Key Points:
- Oregon leads the 2026 college football preseason rankings, returning key players including quarterback Dante Moore and an elite defensive line, aiming for their first national championship under coach Dan Lanning.
- Texas is ranked second, bolstered by quarterback Arch Manning and significant transfer additions, with new defensive coordinator Will Muschamp expected to strengthen their defense.
- Indiana, the 2025 national champions, maintain momentum despite NFL departures, adding quarterback Josh Hoover from the transfer portal to sustain their high performance under coach Curt Cignetti.
- Ohio State and Texas Tech round out the top five, with Ohio State bringing back star players like quarterback Julian Sayin and running back Bo Jackson, while Texas Tech capitalized on transfers including QB Brendan Sorsby to
