College Football Preseason Top 25: Indiana No 1 After Championship Season
Indiana enters the 2026 college football season ranked number one in the Sporting News preseason Top 25 following their stunning national championship run that captured the imagination of the entire sport and shattered every preconception about what was realistically possible for the Hoosier football program. Coach Curt Cignetti has built a genuine powerhouse in Bloomington through a combination of bold and aggressive roster construction via the transfer portal and old-fashioned player development that has created a demonstrably sustainable model for long-term success. Ohio State ranks second in the preseason poll with arguably the most talented roster in the entire country while Georgia at number three looks to reclaim the throne after a relatively disappointing 2025 campaign by their lofty standards. Texas at number four and Notre Dame at number five round out the top five in the preseason rankings.
The preseason rankings reflect the new reality of college football where the transfer portal has created unprecedented roster fluidity and NIL collectives have become as important to program success as coaching staffs and training facilities. Oregon Miami Ole Miss Oklahoma and USC complete the top ten setting up what promises to be one of the most competitive and genuinely unpredictable seasons in the history of the sport. We are committed to providing comprehensive coverage of college sports biggest stories throughout the entire academic year. From March Madness championship runs to the College Football Playoff race from NBA Draft analysis to NIL developments and from recruiting updates to conference realignment news our reporting is designed to keep you informed and engaged with the sports you care about most.
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