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- The preseason Top 138 poll places Ohio State at No. 1 and Oregon at No. 2.
- Ohio State’s return of quarterback Jeremiah Smith and receiver Julian Sayin is cited by CBS Sports as a key factor.
- Oregon, coached by Dan Lanning, remains a clear favorite despite its second-place ranking.
- Joel Klatt ranks Oklahoma State No. 25 even though the team finished 1-11, noting 55 portal transfers led by quarterback Drew Mestemaker.
