The college football season kicks off this Saturday, and that means it's time for my first set of power rankings. Each week during the season, I'll be releasing my Top 20 power rankings for betting purposes. Heading into the year, the Oregon Ducks, Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Ohio State Buckeyes sit atop the rankings.
I'll break down the power rankings by tiers so bettors can see where I cut off each group. During the year, I will move teams based on results and discuss changes in the betting market.
Here are my thoughts on how the top college football teams stack up.
Which conferences dominate the top tier of the rankings entering the 2026 college football season? And are there any surprise teams bettors should keep an eye on when the season starts Aug. 29? Join SportsLine right now to see Thomas Casale's first set of power rankings!
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