The Best College Football Teams to Start the Season
8. Ole Miss Rebels. I see this team starting out at #8, and Jevon Snead should be a driving force in 2009. He also has Tim Tebow figured out, so anything can happen in a game against the Gators. Don’t sleep on the Rebels.
7. Virginia Tech. Things were looking great for Virginia Tech before losing their running back for the entire year. Coming off a disappointing season last year (9-4), the ACC is weaker this year than last. I can’t see this team finishing at the #7 spot and they have a tough road ahead of them.
6. Ohio State Buckeyes. This is a team that could definitely compete for the national title if things fall the right way. They have a pretty tough schedule, but some easy match-ups to go with them and Terrell Pryor should be a major force this season. I see this team making the Rose Bowl at worst.
5. SEC’s – Alabama. Alabama’s chances of getting to the Big Game is about 40% as of now. Unfortunately they must play LSU and Ole Miss as well as a surging Tennessee team without HB Coffee andstandout OT Andre Smith ( see previous SEC championship game for his importance). They probably will finish 10-2 but a loss to Ole Miss knocks them out of the BCS bowls and into the Capital One Bowl against a Big Ten Team like Ohio State.
4. USC. The hardest game for USC will take place against the Buckeyes, which takes place during once of the first few weeks. This is a young team and will be tested many times throughout the season. Still, there’s plenty of talent to go around and this team could go all the way.
3. Big 12’s – Oklahoma. Oklahoma Sooners are a big favorite to upset Texas and represent the Big 12 in the Championship game. With returning Heisman winner Bradford and a returning receiver lineup that put up record numbers last year. Oklahoma has a tough schedule including BYU, Miami, Kansas, Kansas State, Nebraska, and Oklahoma St, whom allthey should defeat.Oklahoma’s only speed bump and possible detour will be Texas in week 6. The winner of that game will represent 1 half of the BCS title game. If they miss the Title game they will more than likely play in theFiesta Bowl against the ACC or Undefeated WAC/MAC team.
2. Big 12’s – Texas. Texas Longhorns are the other big favorite to represent the Big 12 in the title game. They have essentially the same schedule as Oklahoma and are returning most of their starters on offense, including standout QB Colt McCoy,and defense. Week 6 against Oklahoma will determine which bowl game they will reserve in January, the Orangeor BCS title game. Likely to lose one game in an upset.
1. Florida. Tim Tebow is back yet again, and Florida will be a favorite to win with his presence. Additionally, most of their defensive core from last year remains in place, as well as their offense. The biggest loss is Percy Harvin, but this team should be just fine – especially with an easy schedule.
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