The Associated Press has unveiled its preseason rankings for the upcoming college football season, with Ohio State earning the top spot in the inaugural Top 25 poll. The Buckeyes’ selection as the favorite heading into the campaign reflects their status as a powerhouse program entering the new year.
Oregon secured the second position in the rankings, positioning the Ducks as a close challenger to Ohio State’s preseason dominance. The two programs will be closely watched throughout the season as they vie for supremacy in what many expect to be a competitive campaign.
The release of the preseason rankings marks the official beginning of the college football season’s media coverage and analytical assessments. Teams across the nation will use these initial evaluations as both motivation and a baseline as they prepare for their opening contests.
