CBS Sports releases preseason college football rankings for 138 FBS teams

CBS Sports has released its preseason rankings for all 138 FBS college football teams. The top three spots are held by Ohio State, Oregon, and Notre Dame. The Southeastern Conference (SEC) shows significant strength in the rankings, with Texas at No. 4 and Georgia at No. 5. Other notable SEC teams include Oklahoma (No. 9), LSU (No. 10), Texas A&M (No. 11), Ole Miss (No. 12), and Alabama (No. 13).

In the Big 12, Oklahoma State is ranked at No. 44, placing them ninth in the conference pecking order behind teams such as Texas Tech, BYU, and Utah. Analysts suggest this ranking reflects a perceived improvement for the Cowboys following a coaching change to Eric Morris and a heavy utilization of the transfer portal.