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Just days after the College Football Playoff National Championship and the closing of the transfer portal, it's time to look forward to the 2026 season with a Top 25 rankings.

Way-too-early Top 25 rankings for 2026 college football season

Matt De Lima

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Feb 26, 2026

Oct 4, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders on the sidelines during the first half against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

Questions Lingering Despite Deion Sanders’ Attempt to Fix Colorado’s Running Game

Thomas Gorski

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Jan 26, 2026

Jul 9, 2025; Frisco, TX, USA; Colorado head coach Deion Sanders speaks with the media during 2025 Big 12 Football Media Days at The Star. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

The Most Impactful Transfer Portal Addition For Colorado

Thomas Gorski

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Jan 26, 2026

Dec 31, 2025; Orlando, FL, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) runs with the ball against the Michigan Wolverines during the first half at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Texas Longhorns Post-Transfer Portal 2026 Depth Chart Review: Quarterbacks

Tyler Firtel

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Jan 26, 2026

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Refugio s Ernest Campbell watches team practice at the high school on Aug. 4, 2023, in Texas.

Colorado Transfer Receiver Adds New Dimension to Buffaloes Offense

Thomas Gorski

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Jan 25, 2026

NC State Wolfpack running back Hollywood Smothers (3) celebrates a touchdown during the first half against the Campbell Fighting Camels at Carter-Finley Stadium.

How Texas Fixed the Worst Running Game of the Steve Sarkisian Era

Jordan Epp

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Jan 25, 2026

Oct 18, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Texas Longhorns tight end Jack Endries (88) is tackled by Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Ty Bryant (14) during the second quarter at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Texas Longhorns NFL Draft Prospect Injured During East-West Shrine Bowl Practice

Carter Long

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Jan 25, 2026

Jul 9, 2025; Frisco, TX, USA; Colorado quarterback Julian Lewis speaks with the media during 2025 Big 12 Football Media Days at The Star.

Colorado Surrounding Quarterback Julian Lewis With Elite Playmakers

Aiden Checketts

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Jan 25, 2026

Arizona State Sun Devils running back Cam Skattebo (4) runs with the ball against Texas Longhorns linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. (0) during the second half of the Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. \

Cam Skattebo is Still Clinging onto CFP Loss to Texas Longhorns

Ylver Deleon-Rios

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Jan 25, 2026

Texas Longhorns guard Jordan Pope (0) looks to pass against Georgia Bulldogs guard Marcus Millender (4) during the second half at Moody Center.

Texas Longhorns' Ranked Win Sets Stage in Recruiting Battle for 4-Star TE

Jordan Epp

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Jan 25, 2026

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian leads his team onto the field before a game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.

New Texas Longhorns Playmaker Named Among CFB's 'Most Impactful' Transfers

Jordan Epp

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Jan 25, 2026

Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Sonny Styles reacts in the second quarter against the Miami Hurricanes.

Dallas Cowboys Top 3 Best Fits at Linebacker in 2026 NFL Draft

Randy Gurzi

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Jan 25, 2026

Auburn wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) celebrates this two point conversion against Vanderbilt during the fourth quarter at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee.

$2.9 million All-American WR named among ‘most impactful’ transfer portal additions

Rowan Fisher Shotton

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Jan 24, 2026

Oct 18, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. (0) celebrates after the Kentucky Wildcats fail to score in overtime at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Impressive Texas Longhorns Linebacker is What Colts Need

Drake Wally

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Jan 24, 2026

Jul 9, 2025; Frisco, TX, USA; Colorado head coach Deion Sanders speaks with the media during 2025 Big 12 Football Media Days at The Star. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

Colorado's Transfer Portal Ranking Reflects Deion Sanders' Urgency

Thomas Gorski

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Jan 24, 2026

Sep 20, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders before the game against the Wyoming Cowboys at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Deion Sanders Strengthens Colorado Backfield With Latest Recruit

Thomas Gorski

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Jan 24, 2026

Sep 10, 2022; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian acknowledges the fans after a loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Texas Longhorns Offer Alabama CB Commit

JD Andress

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Jan 24, 2026

Dec 31, 2025; Orlando, FL, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian looks on before a game against the Michigan Wolverines at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Texas Longhorns Visit 2027 Offensive Line Prospect

Henry Hipschman

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Jan 23, 2026

Arch Manning is looking to deliver on his considerable promise in 2026.

Arch Manning Undergoes Foot Surgery to Address Previous Injury

Patrick Andres

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Jan 23, 2026

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