There’s still one more game left in Week 1 of the 2026 college football season (SMU-Florida State), but ESPN has already dropped its updated FPI Top 25 rankings.
Texas comes in at No. 1 after rolling Texas State 59-7 on Saturday. Quarterback Arch Manning finished with 305 yards through the air, four touchdowns, and an interception.
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Ohio State slots in at No. 2 after crushing Ball State 56-3. Quarterback Julian Sayin and wide receiver Jeremiah Smith were on another level in that game and will need similar performances if OSU wants to beat Texas next Saturday.
Notre Dame, Miami, and Georgia round out the top five. Notre Dame beat Wisconsin, Miami beat Stanford, and Georgia beat Tennessee State.
Where does your favorite team stand after Week 1?
A full look at the ESPN FPI Top 25 rankings after Week 1 is below.
Updated ESPN FPI Top 25 Rankings after Week 1

Dec 31, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) runs for a touchdown during the 2025 Cotton Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
- Texas
- Ohio State
- Notre Dame
- Miami
- Georgia
- Indiana
- LSU
- Oregon
- Alabama
- Texas A&M
- Oklahoma
- Texas Tech
- USC
- Penn State
- South Carolina
- Ole Miss
- Florida
- Tennessee
- BYU
- Michigan
- Pittsburgh
- Nebraska
- Utah
- SMU
- Virginia
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Source: Yahoo Sports





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