My 2026 College Football Top 25 Rankings Are NOTHING Like Everyone Else's

First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College Basketball · Aug 13, 2026 · 1m

The preseason Top 25 rankings are out, and mine look very different from what you're seeing from ESPN, the AP Poll, and national media voters. In this episode of First and 16, I break down my complete 2026 College Football Top 25 rankings and explain why teams like Indiana, Miami, Texas Tech, BYU, Houston, and Oklahoma are ranked much higher than most national polls. I heavily value: ✅ 2025 Results ✅ Returning Production ✅ Coaching Stability ✅ Program Momentum I do NOT heavily value: ❌ Recruiting Stars Alone ❌ Brand Names ❌ Transfer Portal Hype ❌ SEC Bias Can Indiana really be the No. 1 team…