The Ohio State Buckeyes will start this season the way the ended last season – on top.

The Ohio State Buckeyes will start this season the way the ended last season – on top. USA Today announced that Ohio State will open the season at the top of the Amway Coaches Poll. With all the talent returning to Columbus, it’s no surprise the Buckeyes are ranked number one in the preseason poll. Ohio State earned 62 of the 64 first place votes, while TCU and Alabama earned one vote each. Historically, debuting at number one in the Coaches Poll has not always guaranteed a championship. The last team to start and finish atop the rankings was USC in 2004. Big Ten rival Michigan State was also selected in the top-10, at number six. Wisconsin, 18th, is the only other Big Ten team to make the preseason top 25. FULL RANKINGS TOP 25 TEAMS, WEEK 1

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