Tomorrow's Top 25 Today: Big Ten takeover in the top five in new college football rankings
The Big Ten's rise in college football rankings is reshaping expectations for the season
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The preseason college football rankings for the 2026 season were released, with several outlets publishing their predictions for the AP Top 25. The Big Ten conference was notably highlighted for having multiple teams in the top five.
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The college football landscape is shifting. The Big Ten's dominance in the top five of new rankings is surprising, given the conference's recent history.
CBS Sports notes a Big Ten takeover in the top five. The New York Times, DawgNation and AJC.com have published their own rankings.
The preseason AP Poll Top 25 is still taking shape. The question remains: will the Big Ten's strong showing translate into success on the field?
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The reporting (5)
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Here’s how we think this year’s preseason AP Poll Top 25 should lookDawgNation · 78d ago
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Grading my preseason AP Top 25 ballot: What I learned from Clemson, Indiana and other missesThe New York Times · 78d ago
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Which teams are in the top five?
CBS Sports notes a Big Ten takeover in the top five, but does not specify which teams.
What is the AP Poll?
The AP Poll is a ranking of the top 25 college football teams in the United States, published weekly during the football season by the Associated Press.
When will the preseason AP Poll Top 25 be finalized?
The preseason AP Poll Top 25 is still taking shape.
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