2026 Preseason · Updated automatically
2026 PRESEASON TEAM DEFENSE RANKINGS
Coach-baseline projections + opponent-adjusted strength of schedule for every FBS program. 136 players ranked.
Preseason Team Defense rankings. v1 projections combine each program's SP+ defensive rating (3-year context) with its 2026 schedule's opponent-offensive strength. Most CFF managers stream DSTs weekly; use these tiers to identify season-long anchors and matchup-flex options.
RK
Player
Pts
SOS
TIER 1 — ELITE STARTERS
1
DSTToledo
150.012.5 PPG
SOS 1.30 easier Playoff 1.80
2
DSTOhio State
140.411.7 PPG
SOS 0.90 tougher Playoff 1.00
3
DSTTexas Tech
133.811.2 PPG
SOS 1.10 easier Playoff 1.00
4
DSTMiami
123.910.3 PPG
SOS 1.10 easier Playoff 1.10
5
DSTIndiana
121.410.1 PPG
SOS 0.90 tougher Playoff 0.90
6
DSTNotre Dame
121.010.1 PPG
SOS 1.10 easier Playoff 1.10
7
DSTIowa
120.610 PPG
SOS 1.00 neutral Playoff 1.00
8
DSTWestern Michigan
117.39.8 PPG
SOS 1.30 easier Playoff 1.50
9
DSTVirginia
116.59.7 PPG
SOS 1.10 easier Playoff 1.30
10
DSTOregon
113.49.5 PPG
SOS 1.00 neutral Playoff 0.90
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TIER 2 — HIGH-END STARTERS
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