August projections and tiers are frozen. Grades and Δ below describe the historical 2025 season.
2026 preseason · FBS Independent · #3
Power league. Ahead of its 2025 projections on average.
Top: Notre Dame 94.4 (Elite). Floor: UConn 32.1 (Rebuilding).
Best: UConn Δ +14.3 (B). Worst: Notre Dame Δ +3.4 (C).
FBS Independents · ranked by 2026 projection · 2025 grades