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Buckeyes Lead Big Ten Football Preseason Poll
27 Jul
Summary
- Ohio State tops the preseason poll with 15 first-place votes.
- Oregon received 11 first-place votes, Indiana five.
- Iowa Hawkeyes are projected eighth in the conference.
Ohio State has been tabbed as the favorite in the 16th annual Cleveland.com Preseason Big Ten Football Poll. The Buckeyes garnered 15 out of a possible 31 first-place votes from media members. Oregon followed closely, receiving 11 first-place nods, while defending national champion Indiana secured five.
The Iowa Hawkeyes are projected to finish eighth in the conference. This projection follows their 2025 season, which concluded with a 9-4 overall record and a 6-3 standing in the Big Ten. The Hawkeyes will commence their season on Saturday, September 5th, facing Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium. Their annual Kids Day at Kinnick event is scheduled for Saturday, August 15th.
