Penn State or Oklahoma State? Vote on the 2026-27 NCAA team title race

Penn State is our pick, but Oklahoma State has the closest projected challenge in the NCAA team title race.

Penn State is our favorite for the 2026-27 NCAA team title, leading the preseason projection with 150 points.

The gap to second is substantial: Penn State’s 150 projected points against Oklahoma State’s 124.5. We like Oklahoma State as the strongest candidate to close it.

Nebraska follows at 73, with Iowa at 67.5, Virginia Tech at 64.5 and Stanford at 63. Our view: that group needs a much bigger jump to threaten the favorite.

Does Penn State get your vote, can Oklahoma State close the gap, or do you like a challenger further back? Vote for your NCAA team title pick.