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Purdue AD Tommy McClelland takes a shot at Indiana in his introductory press conference.

"We are here to win championships. If you don't want to win championships, go to Indiana." 🤡

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How do you feel about teams removing Power 4 non-conference games from their schedules?

The Indiana Hoosiers have removed their home and home series with Norte Dame in 2030-31 making ZERO Power 4 non-conference matchups through at least 2031.

#CollegeFootball #CFBNews

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Indiana, the reigning champs, lost significant production from last season. Despite many players returning, key contributors are gone. This is a prove-it year for the Hoosiers and their system to show it can still perform at a high level. #CollegeFootball #Hoosiers

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This is big for the reigning champs!

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BREAKING: Indiana star DL Stephen Daley will return to the Hoosiers for a fifth season, per @PeteThamel.

Daley led the team with 19 TFLs and 5.5 sacks last season.

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The official Game Day Collective college football preseason Top 25 is released!

To hear a full explanation for each ranking, catch up with the latest episode of the Game Day Collective: College Football Show 👉 https://t.co/Puqy9E0AFO

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No. 1 Ohio State 🌰

Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith, Bo Jackson, and four returning offensive linemen give Ohio State an elite offensive foundation. Defensive turnover and a brutal schedule add risk—but no team enters 2026 more complete.

Agree?

#GDCPreseasonTop25 #Buckeyes

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No. 2 Oregon 🦆

Dante Moore returns, the defensive front may be the best in the country, and the roster is loaded with playoff-level depth. Two new coordinators and recent postseason shortcomings keep Oregon just short of No. 1.

Too low?

#GDCPreseasonTop25 #GoDucks

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No. 3 Notre Dame ☘️

CJ Carr, a veteran offensive line, strong returning production, and an elite defense give Notre Dame one of the nation’s highest floors. Questions at running back keep the Irish from the top two.

Is this the year?

#GDCPreseasonTop25 #NotreDame

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No. 4 Georgia 🐶

Georgia remains the safest SEC pick because of elite depth, proven QB Gunner Stockton, and Kirby Smart’s consistency. The Bulldogs stop at No. 4 because the passing game still needs more explosive production.

Too low for Georgia?

#GDCPreseasonTop25 #GoDawgs

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No. 5 Texas 🤘

Arch Manning, Cam Coleman, Ryan Wingo, and Colin Simmons give Texas one of the highest ceilings in college football. Offensive-line turnover and a difficult SEC path keep the Longhorns from ranking even higher.

National title team?

#GDCPreseasonTop25 #HookEm

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No. 6 Indiana 🔴

The defending champions return depth, elite culture, and QB Josh Hoover. Indiana stays outside the top five because replacing Fernando Mendoza and several championship stars is a major challenge.

Fair—or disrespectful?

#GDCPreseasonTop25 #IUFB

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No. 7 Miami 🙌

Darian Mensah joins an offense loaded with proven playmakers, and Miami has the line talent to compete nationally. Defensive losses and consistency concerns keep the Hurricanes outside the top six.

Back to the title game?

#GDCPreseasonTop25 #MiamiHurricanes

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No. 8 Texas A&M 👍

Marcel Reed returns to lead a physical, talented roster built to compete in the SEC. But a coordinator change and last season’s late collapse keep the Aggies below the true championship favorites.

Is A&M ready to break through?

#GDCPreseasonTop25 #Aggies

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The full Top 25 and breakdown is out now on the Game Day Collective: College Football Show!

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No. 9 Oklahoma ⭕️

An elite defense and a healthy John Mateer give Oklahoma real playoff upside. The Sooners stop at No. 9 because the offensive line, running game, and brutal schedule remain major concerns.

Too high, too low, or right?

#GDCPreseasonTop25 #Sooners

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No. 10 Ole Miss 🔵

Trinidad Chambliss and Kewan Lacy give Ole Miss one of the nation’s best QB-RB combinations. The Rebels enter the Top 10, but defensive turnover and Pete Golding’s first full season keep them from climbing higher.

Playoff team?

#GDCPreseasonTop25 #OleMiss

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No. 11 LSU 🐯

LSU added elite portal talent and has the pieces to make a championship run. But a new head coach, a recovering quarterback, and nearly 40 transfers create major chemistry and continuity questions.

Too high—or too low?

#GDCPreseasonTop25 #LSU

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No. 13 Alabama 🐘

Alabama still has championship-level talent, especially in the secondary. But an unsettled QB battle, offensive-line concerns, and last year’s poor rushing attack make this ranking more projection than certainty.

Too low?

#GDCPreseasonTop25 #RollTide

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No. 12 USC ✌️

USC returns 17 starters, all five offensive linemen, and productive QB Jayden Maiava. The offense should be excellent. The Trojans stop here because the defense must prove Gary Patterson can fix it immediately.

Top-10 upside?

#GDCPreseasonTop25 #USC

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No. 14 Texas Tech 🔴

The Red Raiders return an experienced, championship-level roster and should again have one of the Big 12’s best defenses. QB health and major defensive-line losses keep them from ranking higher.

Big 12 favorite?

#GDCPreseasonTop25 #TexasTech