Oregon football earns highest-ever preseason AP ranking

The first Associated Press poll of the 2026 college football season has been released. Oregon football achieved its highest-ever preseason AP ranking, reflecting immense expectations for the Ducks. Conversely, Alabama fell outside the top 10, while Auburn received votes. UNLV missed the Top 25 but tied for 39th place with four votes, sharing that position with New Mexico, Georgia Tech, and Louisiana. These rankings establish the initial national landscape for the upcoming collegiate football campaign.