How many Oregon opponents rank inside Preseason AP Top 25 in 2026?

The Oregon Ducks will face 4 ranked teams in 2206, according to the preseason AP Top 25, which was released on Monday.

In 2026, the Oregon Ducks are set to face four opponents that made the AP Preseason Top 25, marking a potentially challenging yet rewarding schedule for the team. Oregon opens the season with a Week 4 matchup against the USC Trojans, who entered the rankings at No. 14. Following a couple of disappointing seasons, head coach Lincoln Riley is expected to guide the Ducks towards competing for a College Football Playoff spot, starting with their first major road test in September.

After a brief respite, Oregon will face another formidable opponent as they travel to Columbus to take on the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes in early November. This highly anticipated matchup could potentially determine the nation's top two teams, as suggested by the preseason poll. The Ducks' late-season challenges continue a week later when they host the No. 16 Michigan Wolverines at Autzen Stadium.

New head coach Kyle Whittingham, along with promising young quarterback Bryce Underwood, brings a competitive spirit to this potential top-15 showdown.

To cap off the 2026 season, Oregon will host the No. 17 Washington Huskies at home. Three of the Ducks' opponents - Boise State Broncos, Oklahoma State Cowboys, and Illinois Fighting Illini - also secured spots in the AP Preseason Top 25, adding to the intensity and competitiveness of their schedule.

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