Updated ESPN FPI college football Top 25 rankings after wild Week 1

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There’s still one more game left in Week 1 of the 2026 college football season (SMU-Florida State), but ESPN has already dropped its updated FPI Top 25 rankings.

Texas comes in at No. 1 after rolling Texas State 59-7 on Saturday. Quarterback Arch Manning finished with 305 yards through the air, four touchdowns, and an interception.

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Ohio State slots in at No. 2 after crushing Ball State 56-3. Quarterback Julian Sayin and wide receiver Jeremiah Smith were on another level in that game and will need similar performances if OSU wants to beat Texas next Saturday.

Notre Dame, Miami, and Georgia round out the top five. Notre Dame beat Wisconsin, Miami beat Stanford, and Georgia beat Tennessee State.

Where does your favorite team stand after Week 1?

A full look at the ESPN FPI Top 25 rankings after Week 1 is below.

Updated ESPN FPI Top 25 Rankings after Week 1

1. Texas
2. Ohio State
3. Notre Dame
4. Miami
5. Georgia
6. Indiana
7. LSU
8. Oregon
9. Alabama
10. Texas A&M
11. Oklahoma
12. Texas Tech
13. USC
14. Penn State
15. South Carolina
16. Ole Miss
17. Florida
18. Tennessee
19. BYU
20. Michigan
21. Pittsburgh
22. Nebraska
23. Utah
24. SMU
25. Virginia

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