Ohio State Tops USA Today Preseason Coaches Poll, SEC Dominates Rankings
In the USA Today preseason coaches football poll, Ohio State is ranked No. 1 and Oregon is No. 2. The Southeastern Conference leads all conferences with nine ranked teams, including five in the top 10.
Detroit, MI, August 4, 2026 —
The Ohio State Buckeyes have been voted the No. 1 team in the USA Today preseason coaches football poll. Following closely behind at No. 2 is the Oregon Ducks.
The Southeastern Conference (SEC) boasts the most representation in the rankings, with nine of its teams earning a spot in the poll. Notably, five of these SEC teams are positioned within the top 10, highlighting the conference’s depth of talent heading into the season.
Further details regarding specific rankings for other teams or further breakdown of conference representation were not provided in the available information.
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