The 2026 college football season is finally here. After Indiana completed a perfect 16–0 season and captured its first national championship, the rest of the country enters 2026 looking to knock the Hoosiers off the top. But the defending champions won’t even begin the season ranked No. 1. Ohio State holds the top spot in the preseason AP Poll, followed by No. 2 Oregon, No. 3 Georgia, No. 4 Notre Dame and No. 5 Texas. Indiana begins its title defense at No. 6. The Buckeyes return quarterback Julian Sayin and superstar receiver Jeremiah Smith as they attempt to bring the national championship back to Columbus. Oregon enters with perhaps its best chance yet to capture the program’s first national title, led by returning quarterback Dante Moore. Georgia remains firmly in the championship conversation under Kirby Smart, while Notre Dame brings back quarterback CJ Carr after narrowly missing the Playoff last season. Texas, Miami, Texas A&M, Ole Miss, Oklahoma, LSU and Alabama headlin...