As college football season approaches, plenty of area programs are represented in the 2026 preseason US LBM Coaches Poll.
Meanwhile, Texas Tech sits just outside the top 10 at No. 12 and SMU came in at No. 20. TCU and Oklahoma State sat just outside the poll in the “others receiving votes” category. The Horned Frogs received 63 votes, while the Cowboys earned 22.
Texas, Texas A&M and Oklahoma are considered some of the top teams in the SEC heading into 2026 campaign. SMU is considered a contender for the ACC title.
Here’s a look at the full US LBM preseason coaches poll:
Others receiving votes: Louisville 153; Florida 147; TCU 63; Illinois 62; South Carolina 50; Arizona 50; Virginia 40; Vanderbilt 37; Auburn 29; Georgia Tech 26; Boise State 24; Oklahoma State 22; UNLV 17; North Carolina State 13; Florida State 13; Virginia Tech 12; Nebraska 12; Memphis 9; Arizona State 8; James Madison 6; Duke 6; Pittsburgh 4; New Mexico 4; Western Michigan 3; Navy 3; San Diego State 2; Kansas State 1; Jacksonville State 1; Hawaii 1; California 1.