Dante Moore wins QB debate as USA TODAY Sports reveals 2026 Preseason All-America Team
Who are the best of the best players in college football? The USA TODAY Sports preseason All-America team selects the elite at their positions.
The 2026 preseason All-America college football team has been announced by USA TODAY Sports, showcasing standout performers from favored College Football Playoff contenders. Dante Moore from Oregon, Julian Sayin from Ohio State, and multiple players from Oregon, Ohio State, Indiana, Georgia, and Texas made the first-team selection.
The quarterback position debate was primarily between Oregon's Dante Moore and Ohio State's Julian Sayin. However, three players earned unanimous first-team honors: Mississippi's Kewan Lacy, Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith, and Notre Dame's Leonard Moore. The voting was conducted by over 20 college football writers and editors from the USA TODAY Sports Network, with unanimous choices marked by an asterisk.
First-team offense quarterback Dante Moore from Oregon, who returned to Oregon after a successful 2025 season with 3,565 yards and 30 touchdowns, earned the top spot. Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith from Ohio State, unanimous first-team selection, and tight end Jamari Johnson from Oregon, expected to play a significant role, complete the offensive lineup.
The defensive line featured Colin Simmons from Texas, Dylan Stewart from South Carolina, A' Mauri Washington from Oregon, and Tyrique Tucker from Indiana. Cornerback Leonard Moore from Notre Dame was unanimously selected for first-team defense. Specialists Tate Sandell from Oklahoma and Evan Crenshaw from Troy secured their spots on the second-team offense.
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