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Who is No. 1? College football Re-Rank sorts every team after spring practice
TL;DR
Ohio State tops the post-spring NCAA Re-Rank, followed by Notre Dame, Texas, Georgia, and Indiana. Teams like LSU and Penn State are expected to improve after a lackluster 2025 season.
Key points
- Ohio State is ranked No. 1 in the NCAA post-spring Re-Rank.
- Indiana ranks fifth after adding TCU transfer Josh Hoover.
- Stanford is projected as the weakest team in the Power Four.
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Ohio State, Notre Dame, Texas, Georgia and Indiana round out of the top five of USA TODAY Sports’ post-spring NCAA Re-Rank 1-138.
The Buckeyes get the nod atop the Big Ten and Bowl Subdivision thanks to a ridiculous collection of offensive skill talent led by quarterback Julian Sayin and wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. Indiana isn’t far behind after adding TCU transfer Josh Hoover as the replacement for Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza.
Teams projected to take a big step forward after an average-or-worse 2025 season include No. 16 LSU, No. 21 Penn State, No. 29 Florida State, No. 38 Florida and No. 41 Virginia Tech.
As of now, the weakest teams in the Power Four are projected to be No. 106 Stanford, No. 107 Colorado, No. 111 Boston College and No. 112 Purdue.
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And yes, that’s now 138 teams in the Bowl Subdivision. This season brings the arrival of former Championship Subdivision programs Sacramento State and North Dakota State to the MAC and Mountain West, respectively.
Q&A
What teams are ranked in the top five of the NCAA post-spring Re-Rank?
The top five teams are Ohio State, Notre Dame, Texas, Georgia, and Indiana.
Which team is projected to be the weakest in the Power Four?
Stanford is projected to be the weakest team, ranked No. 106.
What notable transfers are impacting Indiana's ranking?
Indiana added TCU transfer Josh Hoover as the replacement for Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza.
