Big Ten Dominates Preseason Rankings | Portland News

Ohio State and Oregon just claimed the top two spots in the AP preseason rankings, marking the first time since 1959 that the Big Ten has owned both No. 1 and No. 2 — a historic moment for the conference. Ohio State, ranked No. 1 for the ninth time in program history, leads with massive first-place votes, while Oregon hits an all-time high at No. 2. Georgia, Notre Dame, and Texas round out the top five, with Indiana starting at No. 6. The SEC remains dominant with nine teams in the Top 25, led by a loaded Georgia squad and rising Texas. With stacked rosters, brutal schedules, and national title ambitions, the Big Ten is poised to make noise — and fans are already buzzing for what promises to be a wild, unpredictable season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4b43139e881f706d