Ohio State leads On3 preseason top 25 poll

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USA Today released the preseason coaches’ top 25 poll last Tuesday, before On3 released its own preseason top 25 poll this Tuesday.

Like the USA Today poll, Ohio State leads the field in the top spot since it has a ton of talent returning for the 2026 season, including quarterback Julian Sayin and wide receiver Jeremiah Smith.

Oregon, Texas, Georgia, and Notre Dame round out On3’s top five. Ohio State, Oregon, and Georgia made the College Football Playoff last year, while Texas and Notre Dame missed out.

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Per On3’s Pete Nakos, the Buckeyes landed in the top spot, despite not landing any first-place votes. The Longhorns led the way with the most first-place votes (four), while the Ducks had three. Six schools received first-place votes.

The Indiana Hoosiers, Miami Hurricanes, Oklahoma Sooners, Ole Miss Rebels, and Texas A&M Aggies round out the top 10.

Here’s a full look at On3’s top 25.

1. Ohio State
2. Oregon
3. Texas
4. Georgia
5. Notre Dame
6. Indiana
7. Miami
8. Oklahoma
9. Ole Miss
10. Texas A&M
11. Texas Tech
12. LSU
13. USC
14. Alabama
15. BYU
16. Michigan
17. Washington
18. Penn State
19. SMU
20. Tennessee
21. Utah
22. Louisville
23. Houston
24. Iowa
25. Florida

Others receiving votes: Missouri, Clemson, Virginia Tech, Arizona, Boise State, Oklahoma State, Nebraska, Navy, Illinois, Auburn, Kansas State, South Carolina

The next poll that will be released is the preseason AP top 25. It’s scheduled to come out on Aug. 17.

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