The latest AP Top 25 college football poll has Ohio State securing the No. 1 spot, marking its first preseason ranking at the top in 11 years, with Oregon following closely at No. 2—its highest preseason ranking in program history. Georgia rounds out the top three, debuting at No. 3. The rankings reflect a significant presence of Big Ten teams, with multiple conferences vying for positioning as the season approaches. Notre Dame starts the season ranked No. 4, while other teams like Clemson and South Carolina are still navigating their standings. The SEC claims nine ranked teams, further emphasizing its competitive strength this season.