It is the time of year where everyone becomes fortune tellers and makes up crazy preseason rankings. I think it is way too early for rankings, and that polls should be released for the first time after the 4th week of the season. But, since everyone else is doing it.. peer pressure.
So how should preseason rankings be determined? Is it how I think these teams will end the season, or based on last years results, or just overall quality... no matter how many losses I think the team will end up with. I think it is too early to predict the end of the season results, so I am going to go with overall quality.
USC, Bama, OU, Oregon, LSU, GA, UM, MSU, SCar, Ark, WV, FSU, Wisc, Clem, Stan, OKSt, Neb,
25. Purdue. I know, I am a little biased to B1G, but I think Purdue has a realistic shot at coming out of the Leaders Division for the B1G championship game.
24. NC St. They are one of the most experienced teams in the ACC, so even though they might be lacking in superior talent... they have a good chance at pushing for an ACC crown.
23. TCU. In the Big 12 now could get knocked down a peg from facing actual teams all season long, but I think they have decent quality and some depth to actually compete with the big boys.
22. Georgia Tech. Running that crazy offense, they return their top 3 rushers. They could be primed to put up a lot of points.
21. Virgina Tech. Well lets face it, they are always ranked at the end of the season.
20. Kansas St. After the surprising top 10 finish last season, they will look to follow it up with another strong year with their QB returning. He actually could be a Heisman dark horse.
19. Ohio. Gross, but talented. It will be fun watching them beat up on the B1G knowing the whole time they cant go to the championship game or a bowl. I think Braxton Miller will thrive in the new offense.
18. Texas. With all of those 4 & 5 star recruits, they have to put it together soon enough, right?
17. Nebraska. With side slinging Martinez back to impress all with that form and Burkhead continuing to carry the load, Neb could sneak by the Legend's favorites into the championship game.
16. Oklahoma St. Even with losing a lot of talent last year, the system under Mike Gundy is just scary.
15. Stanford. Same explanation as above. Their recruiting has gone nationwide. They will likely take a step back this seaosn, but the Cardinal is a program here to stay.
14. Clemson. One of the most talented teams in the nation will likely under perform like every Clemson team in the last 40 years.
13. Wisconsin. Do they still have a road grating offensive line? yes. Enough said.
12. Florida St. Will this be the year that all of those top recruiting classes actually shows up on the field? I doubt it. Will Jimbo be on the hotseat, I think so.
11. WVU. They will fit right into the Big12. All offense and no defense. Should be fun to watch some of their matchups with Geno Smith back.
10. Arkansas. Returning Tyler Wilson and injured RB Davis. If the Hogs can overcome the stupidity of their old coach (and new), they will finish in the top 10 again.
9. South Carolina. Talented enough to take away the SEC West's dominance, but will likely have 1-2 bone head losses.
8. MSU. Ugh, I hate this, but they are going to be good again. If Maxwell can figure out the offense and live up to his hype, MSU could get to their first BCS game. They will again have a top 5 defense.
7. U-M. Remember this is going on talent. I think Michigan will finish around 12-13, but be a far better team than last year. One of the toughest schedules in the nation will make this season tough to get to double digit wins. Will this be the year that Denard is actually invited to NY for the Heisman presentation? I think so.
6. Georgia. Aaron Murray is a monster and will be one of the best QB's in the nation. If he can cut down on turnovers, you might be looking at the Heisman winner.
5. LSU. How will the lose of the Honey Badger hurt the Tigers? I think enough to keep them below Bama.
4. Oregon. I am already dreaming about the ABC 8pm game between USC and Oregon this fall. So fast and the system is close to unstoppable.
3. Oklahoma. The dirt stache that is Landry Jones will likely cruise through the Big 12 this season.
2. Alabama. Bama loses a lot of starters on the defense, but will replace them with future All-Americans. The offensive line might be the best college football has ever seen.
1. USC. Even with the scholarship reductions, USC is extremely talented. Matt Barkley is on a mission for a national title and likely a Heisman. Will they have a normal USC mid-season slip up, or will they be headed to face the SEC champ undefeated?
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