Preseason rankings in college football have become a hot topic of conversation nearly every July and August. While the college football world still eagerly awaits the 2026 edition of the preseason polls, it's good to remember that these rankings are somewhat of an inexact science. It's fun to argue and joust with other fans about where you believe your team should be slotted in the first edition of the official rankings of the college football season , but sometimes being a highly ranked team heading into the year can be a death sentence. SEC, BIG TEN ARE DOMINATING COLLEGE FOOTBALL THANKS TO MASSIVE ADVANTAGES OVER OTHER CONFERENCES The combination of sky-high expectations and overlooking holes in the roster can lead to disastrous seasons for teams whose goals may have been a bit too lofty, and there's plenty of historical precedent to prove it. With that in mind, here are five of the most disappointing preseason top-10 teams from the 21st century. Believe it or not, ther...
Costco was the grocery retailer where the largest share of higher-income Americans reported doing most of their grocery shopping, according to a recent YouGov survey . Eleven percent of respondents earning at least $150,000 a year said Costco was their primary grocery store . Fourteen percent selected "other," while Kroger followed at 10% and Walmart Supercenter at 8%. The warehouse retailer, known for its bulk goods and discounted prices, topped the rankings despite requiring shoppers to pay an annual membership fee. BUDGET-FRIENDLY VEGETABLE IS BECOMING ONE OF 2026'S BIGGEST FOOD TRENDS YouGov defines higher-income households as those earning at least $150,000 annually, or more than 200% of the U.S. median household income. Higher-income Americans make up 10% of the population, according to YouGov. Just over half (51%) of higher-income households reported spending more than $150 each week on groceries, compared to 28% of middle- and lower-income households. Walmart Supe...