Every team · 2026
Updated Aug 30, 2026College football rankings
The TailgateNinjas model ranks Notre Dame the No. 1 team in college football for 2026, ahead of Ohio State, with 136 FBS teams rated. Updated August 29, 2026.
Every FBS team, ranked by our model, with the 12-team playoff line marked. Tap a team for its full profile, schedule, and title chances.
Every FBS team, ranked. The Board score (0–100) blends the polls and our season projection; we sort by it and mark the playoff line.
Key: In the 12 On the bubble = next team up.
| Rank | Team | Ninja Rating | 12-team | Wins | SOS | Vegas O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Notre DameIn the 12 | 86 | 82% | 11 | #50 | 11.5 |
| 2 |  Ohio StateIn the 12 | 82 | 52% | 10 | #1 | 9.5 |
| 3 |  OregonIn the 12 | 80 | 65% | 10 | #27 | 10.5 |
| 4 |  IndianaIn the 12 | 78 | 63% | 10 | #28 | 10.5 |
| 5 |  TexasIn the 12 | 76 | 48% | 9 | #3 | 9.5 |
| 6 |  MiamiIn the 12 | 75 | 57% | 10 | #60 | 10.5 |
| 7 |  MichiganIn the 12 | 70 | 31% | 8 | #17 | 8.5 |
| 8 |  USCIn the 12 | 70 | 31% | 8 | #21 | 8.5 |
| 9 |  GeorgiaIn the 12 | 69 | 43% | 10 | #26 | 9.5 |
| 10 |  Texas A&MIn the 12 | 67 | 31% | 8 | #15 | 8.5 |
| 11 |  Texas TechIn the 12 | 67 | 51% | 11 | #85 | 10.5 |
| 12 | 65 | 22% | 8 | #9 | 7.5 | |
| 13 | 64 | 30% | 8 | #8 | 8.5 | |
| 14 | 64 | 31% | 9 | #23 | 8.5 | |
| 15 |  Ole MissOn the bubble | 62 | 21% | 8 | #7 | 7.5 |
| 16 | 62 | 25% | 9 | #38 | 8.5 | |
| 17 | 62 | 26% | 9 | #69 | 8.5 | |
| 18 | 59 | 17% | 8 | #22 | 7.5 | |
| 19 | 59 | 17% | 8 | #66 | 8.5 | |
| 20 | 58 | 18% | 7 | #19 | 7.5 | |
| 21 | 58 | 20% | 7 | #36 | 7.5 | |
| 22 | 57 | 17% | 8 | #34 | 7.5 | |
| 23 | 57 | 18% | 9 | #65 | 8.5 | |
| 24 | 56 | 12% | 6 | #2 | 6.5 | |
| 25 | 55 | 12% | 7 | #42 | 7.5 |
