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Offense
While I realize Boise State, doesn’t play in a BCS conference nor has SEC type athletes I will rank their offensive unit against any team in America. Their QB Kellen Moore has been phenomenal since he took over the starting QB job his freshman season. He has thrown for nearly 7,000 yards in only two seasons and completed nearly 70% of his throws in 2009! He is back along with the best stable of RBs in the WAC led by Jeremy Avery and DJ Harper. The offensive line is one of the 20 best in the country and the Broncos are very experienced at receiver. The unit will strike fear in the hearts of any football team especially Virginia Tech come Monday night.

Defense
The Broncos get major pub for all their offensive prowess, however Boise State is also a solid defensive football team and will be strong again in 2010. The strength is the defensive line which returns All-WAC perfomers Ryan Winterswyk at DE and Billy Winn at DT. Winerswyk had 17 tackles for a loss last season while Winn had 44 tackles at his DT spot. I will shocked if this group allows over 100 yards rushing per game.

The linebacking and secondary corps are solid as well. Boise State returns its entire two deep at LB led by 2nd team WAC performer Winston Venable. The secondary loses their top guy from 09 and 1st round draft choice Kyle Wilson, however they return 5 with starting experience including 2-time 2nd team WAC star Jeron Johnson. Johnson is a stud, and he led Boise State in tackles last season and has 150 tackles in his career. Very solid from the safety spot.

Overall
Chris Peterson is outstanding, and I am shocked he’s still coaching at Boise State quite frankly. He has put a masterful run together going 49-4 with 3 undefeated regular seasons in his 4 years! Remarkable!

Many think this is the season that a non-BCS school will play for the title. Boise State will get that chance. They return a pile of talent, but open with a monster game against Virginia Tech in Landover, MD. Boise State must prove themselves in this game. The last time they made the trip to the East Coach they were blasted by Georgia 48-13. If the Broncos can make a statement and beat the Hokies, they will be a prime contender for the national title.

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Offense
Garrett Gilbert was thrown to the wolves a little premature in the national title game last year due to the injury to Colt McCoy. After a first half that saw Gilbert complete just 1/10 throws, Gilbert rallied the Longhorns before falling short in the 2nd half. Gilbert will be sold piece of the Longhorn offense in 2010, and he’ll have a loaded receiving corps at his disposal. Despite the loss of WR Jordan Shipley, the Longhorns return WR Malcom Williams and John Chiles. Williams had over 500 yards receiving in 09 and with Shipley out of the picture, I think Williams may double his numbers this season.

The key for Gilbert to be successful in his starting role is to get better production from the RBs. Tre Newton led the way last season with a mediocre 552 yards on the season and fumbles were a major problem. However, I look for a much improved season out of Newton. Mack Brown is shifting to I-formation attack which will better suit Newton and Gilbert. Plus, the Longhorns return 10 players on their O-line two deep depth chart.

Defense
Another year and another stacked defensive football team for Texas. Each individual unit on Texas’ defense could compete for the best in the nation, which is a true testament to Mack Brown’s recruiting efforts. Alex Okafor returns on the defensive line after an outstanding freshman season. MLB Jarred Norton has 122 tackles and Emmanuel Acho will compete for All-Big 12 honors.

Texas for my money has the best secondary in America returning led by CB Curtis Brown. DC Will Muschamp is the best in the business and this group is just as talented and loaded with potential as any in Muschamp’s tenure.

Overall
Record breaking QB Colt McCoy is gone, but I don’t there will be the dropoff many expect with Garrett Gilbert. The key will be a solid establishment of a running game.

After what some considered an underachieving run in the first few years of Brown’s tenure, Texas has reeled off 3 BCS bids in five seasons including 2 national title appearances. The schedule sets up nicely, however the Longhorns have two mammoth games on the road at Nebraska and the annual Red River Shootout. Look for Texas to split these games and finish 11-1. However, this will be good enough to land in yet another BCS bowl.

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Offense
This group was snake bit in 2009 as Oklahoma was devastated by injuries. Sam Bradford was out for most the season and stars Demarco Murray and Ryan Broyles battled injuries throughout the year. Considering he was only a freshman, I thought Landry Jones did a great job stepping in for Bradford. He threw for nearly 3,200 yards with 27 TDs. With a year of experience under his belt, I think Jones has a chance to get into the Heisman trophy picture.

A healthy Demarco Murray and Ryan Broyles should allow this team emulate the 2008 version that averaged 51 points a game!!! I look for Demarco Murray to have a big season and Ryan Broyles to lead the race for Biletnikoff award. The offensive line is stacked as well as Oklahoma returns 8 on the two deep with starting experience. OC Kevin Wilson is sleeping very well at night with all this talent at his disposal.

Defense
The Sooner defense does have some questions since they lose 1st round draft choice Gerald McCoy from the defensive line and LB starts Ryan Reynolds and Keenan Clayton. However, this group is still extremely talented.

3rd Team All-American Jeremy Beal is back as are his team leading 11 sacks. Last season Beal became the first Sooner ever to record 3 sacks in two different games. While there are losses in the LB corps, the coaching staff is very high on sophomore Ronnell Lewis who started the bowl game as a true freshman and finished with 22 tackles. MLB Tom Wort torn his ACL last year but is also highly touted.

The secondary for Oklahoma will carry this defense though. They lose CBs Dominque Franks and Brian Jackson but reload with highly touted freshman Gabe Lynn and Kevin Brent who are coming off redshirt seasons. Former UGA defensive coordinator Willie Martinez steps in to the role as secondary coach for the Sooners after being relieved of his duties as DC for the Dawgs. Despite his lack of success in Athens, Willie Martinez was a great hire for Bob Stoops and is one of the great secondary teachers today.

Overall
Despite his recent failures in BCS bowls, Bob Stoops is still one of the best football coaches in America. He won a national title in 2000 in just his second season, and has played for 3 more BCS titles.

The Sooner schedule is difficult in 2010 because they play 9 teams that played in bowls in 09. However, this group is deep and talented. Due to the injuries, Oklahoma played 9 true freshman. This will pay off this season. Once again, expect The Red River Shootout to decide the Big 12 South and a possible berth in the national title game.

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Offense
There may not be a more clutch QB in college football today than Ricky Stanzi. He is the reason Iowa may win the Big Ten and is a darkhorse national title contender. Stanzi has a career completion percentage of under 60%, but he completes an outstanding 67% in the 4th quarter and has a pass eff rating of 200.2. Stanzi is also blessed to have a wealth of experience at his disposal at WR. Derrell Johnson-Koulianos and Marvin McNutt return and the group combined for nearly 1,500 yards receiving in 2009. Iowa does have questions at RB, but Kirk Ferentz is an O-line guru and his unit will answer the RB uncertainity.

Defense
The defense is the strength of this football led by a stout D-line that is the Big Ten’s best. Adrian Clayborn turned down an early shot at the NFL and his 21 tackles for loss and 11.5 sacks were among the best in the Big Ten in 09. DT Karl Klug is also a major space eater and leads a defensive line that only allowed 94 ypg on the ground.

Iowa also has the Big Ten’s best secondary. They return 5 with starting experience led by 1st team Big Ten SS Tyler Sash who had 85 tackles in 09. 2nd team Big Ten and senior FS Brent Greenwood is also back. The entire Iowa defense will do special things in 2010.

Overall
The only things that worries me about Iowa in 2010 is they typically underperform when expectations are high. In 2005 and 2006 Iowa was ranked #11 and #16 in the preseason and both times they finished the season unranked. The 06 team only finished 6-6. However, I think the talent is too strong in 2010 especially on defense, and I really believe that Ricky Stanzi is one of the best leaders at QB in college football.

The schedule also sets up very nicely for Iowa as they get Penn St, Ohio State, and Wisconsin at home. I believe the November 20 show down with the Buckeyes will be for the Big Ten title and depending on the records of both teams a spot in the Rose Bowl.

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Offense
For a team known for its defense, this may be one of the strongest units ever under Frank Beamer. The Hokies return electric QB Tyrod Taylor and may have the best stable in running backs in all of college football.

Despite never having a season where he has completed at least 60% of his passes, Taylor is very efficient for OC Bryan Stinespring’s offense. Last season Taylor had stretches of 105 and 84 attempts without an Int. Taylor is also electric with his feet, and will give Virginia Tech plenty of options. Taylor was the 2nd leading rusher in 09 and enabled Stinespring to implement of form of a “Wild Turkey” offense at the end of last season. Taylor will also have an experienced receiving corps at his disposal led by All-ACC candidate Jarrett Boykin.

Despite all of Taylor’s exploits, the ground game of Ryan Williams and Darren Evans will make this offense click. RB coach Billy Hite called the duo of Williams and Evans his strongest backfield in 32 years of coaching. Williams burst onto the scene last season rushing for 1655 yards while earning Freshman All-American honors. With return of Darren Evans from an ACL injury and an experienced O-line this is without question Virginia Tech’s best offense since the Michael Vick era.

Defense
Bud Foster may be the best DC in America, and he may have to work some extra magic this season because this unit is the major question mark on the Hokies football team. This group loses their #1 tackler in LB Cody Grimm and well as secondary staples Kam Chancellor and Stephan Virgil. Despite the losses, Foster tends to always field a respectable unit. Look for DT John Graves, LB Barquelle Rivers, and CB Jayron Hosley to step up and have big seasons. This group may struggle early, but by the time Georgia Tech, North Carolina, and Miami show up on the schedule in November, Bud Foster will have the unit carrying their “lunch pale” on the sidelines.

Overall
Frank Beamer does as good of a job every year than any coach in America. In my opinion, he should always be in consideration for ACC Coach of the Year. His teams never finish high in the recruiting rankings, but he does an excellent job getting players to fit his scheme.

Despite the return of only 12 starters, I expect a big year for Virginia Tech. Tyrod Taylor and the duo of Williams and Evans will lead the Hokies to big things this season. There are questions on defense, but Foster will have them fixed by the time the meat of the schedule hits in November. I believe the Hokies will win the ACC.

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Offense
Jacory Harris had a big first season under center for the Canes completing over 60% of his passes and throwing for 3,300 yards. Tons of credit must go out to first year OC Mark Whipple who implemented a pro style offense that really showcased Harris’ strong arm and playmaking ability. Harris will have one of the best WR corps in the ACC at his disposal as well as the Canes return Travis Benjamin, Leonard Hankerson, and Aldarius Johnson.

Harris had some horrendous INTs that cost Miami and he must cut down on these mistakes to put Hurricanes in position to win the ACC. Miami will be young at RB and on the offensive line so Harris must realize that he’s the leader of the offense in 2010.

Defense
I believe Miami will have one of the best defensives in America this season. The unit is loaded up from front with returning freshman All-American Marcus Fortson as well as stud defensive end Allen Bailey, who will rank high on the NFL radar for the April draft. The LB corps must replace Darryl Sharpton, but the trio of Sean Spence, Colin McCarthy, and Ramon Buchanan will match anyone in the ACC and should continue where the 09 unit left off.

One area where the defense has struggled since Randy Shannon took over is in the secondary. Miami has yet to finish in the top 50 nationally in the first threeyears of Shannon’s tenure, but I expect big improvement in 2010. Miami returns Ray-Ray Armstrong who many compare to the late great Sean Taylor. CB Brandon Harris is also back and should challenge for All-American honors. This should be a special defensive unit.

Overall
This is a big season for Randy Shannon. Since Shannon took over in 2007, he has improved Miami every season. However, the question remains whether Shannon can make Miami into “The U” of old. He has to produce this season, and I think he will. Despite a brutal non-conference schedule that has Miami traveling to Columbus to take on Ohio State in the 2nd week, three of their toughest conference games are at home against FSU, UNC, and Va Tech. The Canes are also the most talented team in the ACC. I expect a good season for Miami in 2010, and they will compete for the ACC title.

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Offense
Despite the suspension and the loss of Jeremiah Masoli to Ole Miss, Oregon returns of the most of the talented offensive football teams in the nation from 2009. At RB Pac 10 Player of the Year and Heisman Trophy candidate LaMichael James returns after a fabulous freshman season that saw James take Pac 10 Player of the Year honors. In just 11 starts last season, James rushed for 1,546 while averaging 6.7 ypc! Oregon also has trememdous depth behind James as they signed one of the nation’s top RBs out the state of Texas in Lache Seastruck. This may be the nation’s best one two punch in RB in all of college football, especially running behind an offensive line that returns its entire 2 deep and paved the way for 232 rushing yards per game in 2009.

Oregon must continue the success on the ground, however, because there is some inexperience in the passing game. Sophomore QB Darron Thomas has been forced into the starting role due to the suspension and transfer of Masoli. Oregon also loses All-American TE Ed Dickson from last year’s squad as well as two starting WR. The Duck loaded up in the junior college ranks on signing day as they inked 3 new players, one in Lavasier Tuinei who the coaches are very high on and should start immediately. There will be a lot of pressure on this unit to provide some relief for Thomas.

Defense
Oregon is very experienced on the defensive side on the ball and should have a solid campaign. Oregon’s returns their #2 and #3 tacklers from the 2009 LB corps. They also return three full time starters from the secondary including last season’s freshman sensation FS John Boyette who was was a freshman All-American. DC Nick Aliotti is one of the best DC’s in America you never hear about. He’ll have the unit ready and I expect another stellar season out of the “Gang Green” defense.

Overall
Since Chip Kelly took over from Mike Bellotti you have heard more about the Ducks exploits off the field rather than on it. RB LeGarrette Blount was suspended for the majority of 2009 for nearly getting into a fight with a fan after the Ducks’ opening season loss to Boise State. Now starting QB Jeremiah Masoli has been suspended for the entire 2010 season for a felony and is now competing with Nathan Stanley at Ole Miss for the starting job. If Masoli would have stayed out of trouble, I believe Oregon would have competed for a national title this season.

Nevertheless, Kelly has things on the right track as he is coming off a Rose Bowl season, and the Ducks may be even better in 2010. The Ducks are stronger at every position except for QB and TE. But, the schedule could prove to be difficult as Oregon only gets 4 Pac 10 home games and must travel to California, USC, and Oregon State. Expect the October 30 game at The Colseum to decide the PAC 10 title. But despite the outcome, the Ducks will be in Pasadena due to the USC’s NCAA bowl ban.

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Offense
LSU was very underwhelming on offense in 2009. Jordan Jefferson did not live up to expectations, Gary Crowton did not attempt to establish a running game, and the Tigers did a horrible job of getting the ball to their freshman star Russell Shepard. That has to change in 2010. While Jefferson returns, I expect early in the season Jarrett Lee will take over the starting duties. Lee was much maligned his freshman season has he through 16 Ints, 7 which were returned for touchdowns. The LSU fan base has yet to let him live that down.

But, LSU fans would be wise to remember, Lee was only a freshman in 2008, and he is an experienced junior in his 4th season under Les Miles. I think you see an effective game manager in Jarrett Lee in 2010 who will lead LSU to a great season. (Just remember to get the ball to Russell Sheppard).

Defense
The strength of LSU’s football is its defense as they are one of the most talented in all of college football. Miles made an excellence hire in John Chavis last year, and he will continue to build this LSU defense. The Tigers are loaded, deep, and experienced. A perfect recipe for success. Senior DTs Lazarius Levingston and Drake Nevis return as well as LSU’s #1 tackler Kelvin Sheppard and his 110 tackles. LSU will be a run stuffing machine in 2010!

It only gets better with LSU’s secondary. The nation’s best defensive back in Patrick Peterson will lead the way. I don’t believe there is a secondary better in press coverage, and you can bet Peterson will be a high draft pick in 2011. Jai Eugene, Morris Claiborne, and Brandon Taylor are also back. This LSU defense is absolutely loaded!

Overall
There may not be a seat hotter in college football right now than the one Les Miles occupies. After leading LSU to a national title in 2007, Miles’ Tigers have been mediocre since losing 9 games with an abysmal .500 SEC mark during this period.

My biggest concern with LSU is the schedule. Their non-conference slate includes North Carolina and West Virginia including road games to Florida, Auburn, and Arkansas. However, I believe this team is too talented, and with the athletes defensively I think LSU will compete for a SEC West title.

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