The 2026 NCFA Preseason Poll sets the stage for what promises to be an exciting season of National Club Football Association competition. Ohio State University enters the year as the unanimous No. 1 team, collecting all 12 first-place votes and the maximum 120 poll points. The rest of the top 10 features a competitive mix of established contenders, led by Coppin State University, Columbus State University, Michigan State University, and University of Toledo, all positioned as early championship threats. Rounding out the preseason top 10 are George Mason University, Oakland University, Wright State University, Clarkson University, and University of Pittsburgh, each looking to build momentum and climb the rankings as the season unfolds.