Which team is ranked #1 after Week 1?

Sep 4, 2026 · sports · 3 sources · AI-assisted summary, sources cited below

Where the coverage splits

LSU #1 ranking — 1 outlet

Yahoo Sports reports LSU leads the college football rankings after Week 1.

Yahoo Sports · Sep 7, 2026

Ohio State #1 ranking — 1 outlet

FOX Sports (Joel Klatt) places Ohio State at No. 1 after Week 1.

FOX Sports · Sep 7, 2026

Notre Dame #1 projection — 1 outlet

Sports Illustrated says Notre Dame tops the College Football Playoff projections after Week 1.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 7, 2026

Week 1 of the 2026 college football season has been played with multiple games and results reported by all outlets.

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