Boise State tops HERO Sports preseason G6 media poll

College Football Playoff Group of Six American Conference preseason rankings college football

The HERO Sports preseason G6 media poll has released its rankings for the upcoming college football season, placing Boise State at the top with 16 first-place votes. UNLV and Navy follow in second and third place, respectively. Other top-ranked teams include New Mexico, Memphis, and James Madison.

In the American Conference, Navy has emerged as an early favorite following a successful 2025 season where Tulane secured a spot in the 12-team College Football Playoff. However, the conference faces significant challenges due to coaching turnover. Five programs are entering the season with new head coaches, including Tulane, USF, Memphis, and UAB.

North Texas is also undergoing a major transition after former coach Eric Morris moved to Oklahoma State, taking 18 players with him through the transfer portal. Despite these changes, the revamped College Football Playoff structure provides new opportunities for Group of Six teams to compete for postseason spots.

Entities

Boise State · HERO Sports · Navy · Tulane · UNLV

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