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Ohio State and Oregon are 1-2 in preseason coaches poll, SEC's 9 ranked teams leads all conferences
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· August 4, 2026
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Key takeaway The Southeastern Conference is well represented, with five teams ranking in the top 10.
A recent preseason coaches football poll has been released, with Ohio State and Oregon taking the top two spots. The Southeastern Conference is well represented, with five teams ranking in the top 10. The poll shows Ohio State receiving a significant number of first-place votes, with 38 out of 72 going to the Buckeyes.
Oregon received six first-place votes, putting them in second place. Georgia is ranked third. Further details about the poll, including the full rankings, are available from the source.
Local football fans can check the USA Today preseason coaches football poll for more information on the upcoming season.
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Category: government Published: August 4, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports Reading time: 1 min
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