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AP Top 25 preseason college football poll ranks Ohio State and Oregon as top two teams
The Associated Press released its preseason Top 25 college football poll, placing Ohio State at number one and Oregon at number two. This marks the second time in history that the Big Ten Conference has held the top two spots in the preseason rankings.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – Main FeedWhy It Matters
The preseason rankings establish the initial national standing for college football programs, which influences media coverage and early-season expectations for the Big Ten Conference.
Key Facts
- Ohio State is ranked number 1 in the AP preseason Top 25 poll.
- Oregon is ranked number 2 in the AP preseason Top 25 poll.
- Georgia is ranked number 3.
- Notre Dame is ranked number 4.
- Texas is ranked number 5.
- This is only the second time in history that the Big Ten Conference has held the top two spots in the preseason rankings.
Who's Mentioned
organizationNotre Dame“Ranked No. 4 in the AP preseason poll.”organizationMissouri“Ranked No. 25 in the AP preseason poll.”organizationTexas“Ranked No. 5 in the AP preseason poll.”organizationOregon“Ranked No. 2 in the AP preseason poll.”personSteve Sarkisian“Texas head coach.”organizationOhio State“Ranked No. 1 in the AP preseason poll.”organizationClemson“Unranked in the preseason poll for the first time since 2011.”organizationBig Ten Conference“Conference holding the top two spots in the rankings”organizationGeorgia“Ranked No. 3 in the AP preseason poll.”