June 2, 2026

Ohio State ranked No. 2 in preseason USA Today coaches poll

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — As Ohio State Buckeyes football season looms, preseason polls are starting to flow in and the first major one has been released. The Buckeyes have been ranked No. 2 in the USA Today preseason coaches poll just behind the No. 1 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide, marking seven consecutive seasons in the preseason top-five. Zelarayán rallies Crew to 3-2 victory over New York City FC Ohio State received five first-place votes as they earn its second No. 2 ranking in the preseason coaches poll in the last three seasons. Rounding out the top-five are the defending national champions Georgia at No. 3, Clemson at No. 4, and the Buckeyes’ first opponent, Notre Dame, coming in at No. 5. No. 2 Ohio State will play No. 5 Notre Dame on September 3 under the lights at Ohio Stadium in Columbus. Last season’s Big Ten champions Michigan are the…

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