​The CFN 2026 Preseason College Football Rankings begin with the ten teams that we think have everything to be deep in the College Football Playoff National Championship hunt.They’re the true national title contenders, the difference makers, and the ones who have the most talent, upside, and potential to make a run at a special season. Of course, this will change several times and in several ways over the coming months, but for now, here are the stars of the show.CFN 2026 Preseason Top 10 College Football RankingsJan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Malachi Toney (10) runs with the ball against the Indiana Hoosiers during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium. © Kirby Lee-Imagn Images© Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesBelow are our rankings for all of the top ten teams. You can find previews for all 138 teams here. 10. Miami HurricanesPredicted Record: 10-22025 Final Record: 13-32025 CFN Preview Rank: 102025 CFN Final Rank: 3Week 1: at StanfordSwing Game:Florida State, Oct. 17Be careful assuming Miami will walk right into another national title game appearance. It’s really, really good and talented, but it’s also reloading after losing a slew of dominant parts.Miami 2026 Team Preview9. Texas A&M AggiesPredicted Record: 9-32025 Final Record: 11-22025 CFN Preview Rank: 122025 CFN Final Rank: 9Week 1: Missouri StateSwing Game: at Missouri, Oct. 10Somehow, no one seems to believe that last year was real. This season’s team brings another great defense, QB Marcel Reed, and has the fuel of disrespect to take the focus to a whole other level.Texas A&M 2026 Team Preview8. LSU TigersPredicted Record: 10-22025 Final Record: 7-62025 CFN Preview Rank: 82025 CFN Final Rank: 32Week 1: ClemsonSwing Game: at Auburn, Oct. 24All in. Lane Kiffin is the real deal, he’s got all the talent and resources needed, and now LSU will go from okay to amazing in a snap. There’s no grace period. Win everything immediately.LSU 2026 Team Preview7. Oklahoma SoonersPredicted Record: 10-22025 Final Record: 10-32025 CFN Preview Rank: 132025 CFN Final Rank: 13Week 1: UTEPSwing Game: South Carolina, Oct. 31Better than the version that got to the College Football Playoff last season, the Sooners combine Heisman-caliber QB John Mateer with another dominant defense. It’ll be a special run.Oklahoma 2026 Team PreviewOct 25, 2025; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian waits to lead his team onto the field prior to the game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images© Petre Thomas-Imagn Images6. Texas LonghornsPredicted Record: 10-22025 Final Record: 10-32025 CFN Preview Rank: 22025 CFN Final Rank: 8Week 1: Texas StateSwing Game: at Tennessee, Sept. 26Pressure? Just go from elite to College Football Playoff National Championship amazing. With a better ground game, another great defe