
Oregon Ducks Eye 2027 Crown as ESPN’s Preseason Forecast Places Them Second
With a top‑two preseason ranking, the Ducks aim to translate early momentum into a national title.
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With a top‑two preseason ranking, the Ducks aim to translate early momentum into a national title.

Brendan Sorsby's departure triggers a three‑spot fall for Texas Tech, while Ohio State, Oregon, Georgia, Notre Dame and Texas hold the early top five spots in the ESPN summer poll.

After an 11‑win 2025 campaign that returned Alabama to the College Football Playoff, the Crimson Tide enter their third year under Kalen DeBoer with a revamped offensive line and a defense seeking new playmakers. Analysts place them seventh in the SEC, sandwiched between Tennessee and LSU, and predict a season opener against East Carolina on Sept. 5.

ESPN's new 128‑page preview magazine introduces three regional covers spotlighting the most talked‑about quarterbacks and offers deep analysis of storylines, rivalries and coaching changes.

ESPN's new preview showcases regional covers, star athletes and extensive broadcast plans for the upcoming college football season.

Indiana University’s football program enters the 2026 season as the reigning national champion, a status that has turned preseason expectations into a palpable buzz across the sport.

The Hoosiers are favored by 1.5 points over the Buckeyes, sit at No. 6 in national power rankings, and hold promising odds for the Big Ten title and national championship.

The 2026 college football season has already sparked intense debate among fans and analysts, especially with the prospect of a showdown between the Indiana Hoosiders and the Ohio State Buckeyes in Week 7.

Ranked inside the top ten by ESPN’s Mark Schlabach, Ole Miss returns key playmakers, adds high‑caliber transfers and addresses secondary concerns, aiming to translate preseason optimism into on‑field success.