Tomorrow's Top 25 Today: Big Ten takeover in the top five in new college football rankings
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Key Points:
- The first AP Top 25 poll of the 2026 college football season will be released Monday around noon ET, marking the official start of the rankings after preseason projections.
- Ohio State is projected to be No. 1, benefiting from continuity with the same coach, quarterback, and star players, while Oregon and Texas are expected to round out the top three based on returning talent and recent performance.
- Other notable teams in the projected top 10 include Indiana, Notre Dame, Georgia, Miami, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, and Texas A&M, each recognized for recent success, coaching stability, or high expectations.
- The rankings beyond the top 10 feature teams like LSU, Alabama, USC, Michigan, BYU, and Penn State, with some variability expected due to coaching changes, quarterback uncertainties, and recent records.
- The bottom of the projected top 25 includes Florida, Missouri, Utah, and Louisville, with voters likely influenced by coaching hires, program consistency, and recent achievements as they finalize their ballots.
