Preseason Rankings Overview
The Ivy League’s preseason football poll has already sparked conversation among fans and analysts alike. Yale entered the poll with a commanding 15 first‑place votes, propelling the Bulldogs to the top spot, while Harvard followed in second after earning a single first‑place vote.
Brown, representing the Bears, landed seventh with 45 points, reflecting a modest but respectable preseason outlook. Dartmouth and Penn claimed third and fourth places respectively, while Cornell and Princeton each amassed 46 points, tying them for fifth, and Columbia rounded out the top eight with 32 points.
Methodology and Schedule
The poll was compiled by 16 media voters, two representing each of the league’s eight member schools, ensuring a balanced perspective across the Ivy League. Brown’s schedule opens on September 19 when the Bears travel to New Haven to face Yale, a matchup that could set the tone for the season.
With the preseason rankings now set, coaches and players will look to translate early expectations into on‑field performance as the league prepares for kickoff.