Monday is the day, folks! The preseason AP Top 25 rankings are dropping at Noon ET, and trust me, this isn’t just another list. This is the official siren call that college football is practically back, screaming at us that those glorious Saturdays are just around the corner. We’ve been waiting for this all year, haven’t we? The anticipation is absolutely electric, because these rankings set the tone for the entire season.
Buckeyes and Longhorns Ready to Run Wild
Get ready for some serious firepower right out of the gate! We’re talking about the titans of the college gridiron here, with the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Texas Longhorns practically guaranteed top-five spots in this new AP poll. You can feel the energy already building for these programs. And if that wasn’t enough to get your blood pumping, imagine this: these two powerhouses are set to clash in Week 2. Yeah, you heard that right! That Big Ten versus SEC showdown is already generating an insane amount of buzz, and these rankings are just going to pour gasoline on that fire. It’s going to be an absolute must-watch game that could define early season bragging rights.
The Empire Strikes Back: Big Ten and SEC Dominate
If you thought the pecking order might change, think again. History, and the Coaches Poll, are telling us a familiar story. Just two weeks ago, the Coaches Poll dropped, and guess who was sitting pretty at No. 1? Yup, the Ohio State Buckeyes, proving they’re serious contenders from day one. They absolutely blew past the Oregon Ducks, Georgia Bulldogs, Texas, and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish for that top spot. And who were your reigning national champs? The Indiana Hoosiers, who still landed a respectable sixth in that Coaches Poll. Get this: a similar order is fully expected in Monday’s AP poll. Last year, the top six spots were identical in both the preseason AP and Coaches polls, and we’re seeing a definite consensus on who the real players are for 2026. Expect the Big Ten and SEC to completely dominate these rankings. In the Coaches Poll, a staggering eight of the top 10 teams and 18 of the 25 ranked teams hailed from those two conferences. Don’t be surprised if the AP release shows those numbers holding steady, or even climbing higher. It’s a two-conference world, and everyone else is just living in it.
So, set your alarms for Monday at Noon ET, folks! This isn’t just a poll, it’s the first real look at who’s ready to stake their claim in college football this year. The stage is set, the top teams are lining up, and the season is about to kick off in a major way!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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