See where Ohio State football lands in the 2026 US LBM Coaches Poll
Find out where Ohio State lands in the 2026 US LBM Coaches poll as experts reveal the preseason rankings live today.
The Ohio State football team's ranking on the 2026 US LBM Coaches Poll remains uncertain as of now. However, USA TODAY Sports is set to reveal the preseason poll live on YouTube with expert analysis on Tuesday, August 4, at noon ET. In the recent poll following the 2025 College Football Playoff, Ohio State secured a sixth-place finish.
They occupied the second spot during the initial release of the 2025 season and moved up to claim the top position following their victory against Texas. The Buckeyes were also the top pick for the Big Ten Conference in the USA TODAY 2026 Preseason Poll. The specific dates for the majority of their 2026 games have yet to be determined.
The team's September schedule includes matchups against Ball State, Texas, Kent State, and Illinois, while October fixtures are against Iowa, Maryland, and Indiana, followed by games against USC in November and Northwestern and Nebraska in the same month. The final regular season game is against Michigan on November 28, airing at noon on FOX.
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