Early 2026 College Football Top 25: Where Does National Champion Indiana Land?
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- The 2025 college football season concluded with the Indiana Hoosiers winning their first national championship in a historic run.
- Sports Illustrated released a preliminary Top 25 ranking for the 2026 season, led by Ohio State, Notre Dame, and Georgia as the top three teams.
- Ohio State returns key offensive players like QB Julian Sayin and wideout Jeremiah Smith despite losing defensive standouts, aiming to break a two-game losing streak.
- Several teams, including Texas, Indiana, Oregon, and Miami, are highlighted as strong contenders with key portal additions and returning talent.
- Coaching changes and new leadership, such as Kyle Whittingham at Michigan and Morgan Scalley at Utah, are expected to impact team performances in
