Setting the B/R Odds on Every Team Winning the BCS National Championship

The start of the college football season is still well over two months away, but it is never too early to speculate on who has the best chance to win the national championship.

While all teams would like to believe they have a conceivable chance of winning a title, the fact is that those teams who are not in a BCS conference—no matter how good of a year they have—do not realistically have a shot, particularly this year with not many of them likely to be ranked entering the season.

With that being said, nobody is completely eliminated until they lose one game. Needless to say, we can spend a little more time on some teams than others.

Sorry, Ohio State and North Carolina fans, the odds for the Buckeyes and Tar Heels are insurmountable. 

Here are the odds of every team winning the BCS National Championship this upcoming football season. 

Let the debate begin.

WAC Conference

The WAC has quickly turned into the worst conference in FBS and is simply a place where teams new to this level go to hone their skills for a few years before moving on to a better conference if they show they are worthy.

This year the WAC is down to seven teams as Hawai'i, Fresno State and Nevada have moved on to the Mountain West Conference. It welcomes in Texas State and UTSA into their first years at the FBS level.

Louisiana Tech may be the class of this league, but even it will struggle to win many games out of conference.

Needless to say, nobody in this league has any shot. We will give everyone the same hopeless odds.

Odds: 10,100/1

Sun Belt Conference

While the Sun Belt Conference is not good, it is much better than the WAC and has a few teams that could make some noise next season.

Still, there is nobody who has a chance to play for a national championship.

The Sun Belt is made up of a few teams people may be familiar with and is also welcoming some new members to the FBS level seemingly every year.

Troy is a name many people know about, along with North Texas. Either way, nobody from this conference is playing for a BCS title or in any other bowl game anytime soon.

Once again, the odds are all the same for these teams.

Odds: 8,500/1

Mid-American Conference

The Mid-American Conference has certainly had its fair share of wins over the years, and nearly every season there is somebody from the conference who cracks the top 25.

The 2012 season will be no different, but do not expect any MAC team to be in contention for a BCS National Championship. It would take something truly extraordinary for that to happen, and chances are it will not go down that way.

The ever-growing conference welcomes Massachusetts to the FBS level this season and it has as good a shot as anybody at playing for the title.

Too bad for the team that its shot is next to none.

Odds: 5,325/1

Boise State

Of all the non-BCS schools, Boise State certainly gets the most publicity, and in one more year it will be joining a BCS conference.

In 2012, the Broncos will once again be the best non-BCS team, but not nearly as good as in years past. They will likely start the season out of the top 25, which will make it even more difficult to rise up to the top of the BCS standings.

Still, they have a shot once again.

Odds: 80/1

Rest of the Mountain West Conference

Outside of Boise State, the Mountain West Conference is subpar at best. There are a few teams worth talking about, but most of the schools would be happy just to make a bowl game.

The league welcomes Fresno State, Nevada and Hawai'i to the conference this season and the competition will get a little stiffer.

Still, though, these teams are in no shape to even hope for contending for a national championship. And the odds are stacked even higher because Boise State is in the way and one loss will doom anybody in this conference from even sniffing a BCS game.

Odds: 3,225/1

Conference USA

Conference USA is heads and shoulders better than the other conferences listed but is still a ways off from having a team contend for a BCS championship.

Houston was very talented last season and did not really come close to playing for a BCS championship.

Southern Miss is a solid team, but the odds are still stacked against a conference like this one.

Do not expect anybody from Conference USA to be in the running for a national championship, but with that being said, it is more likely than teams from the other conferences mentioned (outside of Boise State).

Odds: 995/1

Notre Dame

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish may have their best team since Brian Kelly arrived a few seasons ago.

With that being said, they have an extremely difficult schedule and any more than one loss will eliminate them from national title contention.

Road games against Michigan State, Oklahoma and USC, as well home games against Michigan, BYU, Miami and Stanford, make this feat nearly impossible.

Odds: 48/1

BYU

BYU is now an independent and is seemingly on the right track. It has a solid football program in place and plays a very favorable schedule next season.

With that being said, even if the Cougars go undefeated, they do not have a realistic shot to play for a national championship. They are a long shot at best to even run the table and will have to get by Notre Dame and Georgia Tech to do so.

Odds: 170/1

Other Independents

Army and Navy are the other two independents, and while neither of them will be playing for a national championship, that doesn't mean they don't have quite a rivalry.

These two schools are not national title contenders like they once were and obviously have no legitimate shot to play for the title. Both have schedules that are not too difficult, but judging by the past few years, neither of these teams is capable of running the table.

Odds: 750/1

Boston College

Boston College returns a lot on both sides of the ball, but it was downright awful last season and head coach Frank Spaziani could be on his way out.

The Eagles will be lucky to hover around the .500 mark next season and their national championship hopes could be dashed as early as the first week of the season with a game against Miami.

Win or lose, the Eagles are nowhere close to a championship contender.

Odds: 675/1

Clemson

The Clemson Tigers have some firepower coming back on the offensive side of the ball and there is no question they are going to be able to put some points on the board.

However, the blowout loss to West Virginia in the Orange Bowl still has to be in the back of their minds.

The Tigers will be one of the top teams in the ACC, but maybe not quite national championship contenders.

Still, though, they are the first team on the list with a legitimate shot.

Odds: 35/1

Duke

Duke returns a lot on both sides of the ball, but unfortunately for the Blue Devils, that talent is nowhere close to the other teams in the ACC.

They have struggled mightily for quite some time now and there is no reason to believe next season will be no different.

Head coach David Cutcliffe certainly has his work cut out for him. It is hard to imagine the Blue Devils wining a handful of games, much less winning every one of them to play for all the marbles. 

Odds: 850/1

Florida State

This may finally be the year that Florida State lives up to the hype and plays for the national championship.

The Seminoles have enough talent to do so, particularly on the defensive side of the ball. While they will not start the season quite as high as they did last year, they are still likely a top-10 team.

Playing in the weaker ACC also gives them an advantage. They do not face anybody too dangerous out of conference and an undefeated season is a possibility.

That still may not be enough, though.

Odds: 12/1

Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech had an average season in 2011 and should be close in 2012 in wins to the eight games it won a year ago.

That means the Yellow Jackets will be nowhere close to playing for a national championship.

They still should finish in the top third of the ACC, and with 15 starters coming back, double-digit wins is not out of the question.

The national championship, however, is.

Odds: 175/1

Maryland

Maryland and new head coach Randy Edsall struggled to the tune of only two wins last season.

They will be much improved in 2012, but that does not mean they will be anywhere close to contending for anything but a bowl game.

Look for their win total to double, if not triple, but a national championship is asking a lot, even with 15 starters coming back.

Odds: 275/1

Miami

There is a lot going on at Miami, and most of it is not good. The school has been in the middle of some offseason scandals. Throw in a lack of talent, and things are not looking good for the "U."

Miami may not even be eligible for a national championship by the time it gets there, so that does not help its odds either.

The Hurricanes should battle to stay around the .500 mark next season.

Odds: 175/1

North Carolina State

North Carolina State improved drastically throughout last season and appears headed in the right direction led by quarterback Mike Glennon.

The Wolfpack get Florida State at home, but must travel to Clemson and North Carolina as well as a neutral-site game against Tennessee out of conference.

They have 14 starters coming back and should be able to compete in the conference but are nowhere near contending for a national championship.

Odds: 100/1

Virginia

Virginia surprised a lot of people last year on its way to an eight-win season.

This year it will not be as under the radar and has to tangle with TCU on the road out of conference. It also welcomes in Penn State the second week of the season.

The conference schedule is favorable, but another eight-win season would be an excellent year for the Cavaliers.

The national championship will just have to wait.

Odds: 150/1

Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech will have to replace eight starters on offense, and even though the team had a solid season in 2011, it did not impress in the big games.

With that being said, it is never right to count out Frank Beamer. The Hokies should be a contender in the ACC and have a very favorable schedule that will benefit them. 

Look out for the Hokies in 2012.

Odds: 25/1

Wake Forest

Wake Forest was very good last season and surprisingly made a bowl game.

This year, the Demon Deacons should be middle of the pack in the ACC. They have road games against Florida State and Notre Dame.

Another six-win season may be in order for Wake Forest, but a national championship is still very far away.

Odds: 200/1

Baylor

Not many teams lost more than the Baylor Bears on offense, and replacing Robert Griffin III will be no easy task.

They won 10 games last season, but do not expect anywhere close to that output next season.

The schedule is tough in the Big 12, and the Bears do no appear likely to be anywhere close to even contending for a conference crown, let alone a national championship.

Odds: 175/1

Iowa State

Iowa State is by no means a storied college football program, but current head coach Paul Rhoads is trying to change that.

The defense has a solid group at linebacker, but what will be holding Iowa State back from a winning season is the competition in the Big 12.

A national championship is not on the horizon any time soon, however, despite the team steadily improving on the field.

Odds: 150/1

Kansas

Charlie Weis may not be the right fit for Kansas, but he is certain to bring some excitement to Lawrence.

On the field, however, the Jayhawks may be underdogs in every Big 12 game they play. That does not bode well for Weis.

This team is nowhere close to playing for a national championship.

Odds: 450/1

Kansas State

Collin Klein is one of the more intriguing players in college football. He returns for his senior season and the Wildcats will be dangerous. 

There are nine starters coming back on offense, and they are one of the top teams in the Big 12. They may not be national championship contenders, but don't be surprised to see this team win 10 or 11 games.

Odds: 40/1

Oklahoma

If Oklahoma can stay healthy this season, it may be one of the top five teams in the country, and that certainly gives it a legitimate shot to play for the national championship.

Quarterback Landry Jones is one of the best in college football and the receivers are very talented. The Sooners have to travel to West Virginia and TCU during the final three weeks of the season, and everything could be on the line there.

Odds: 6/1

Oklahoma State

Oklahoma State will be a far cry from what it was a season ago, but if that opportunistic defense, which returns eight starters, can play like it did last season, the Cowboys will be OK. 

The national championship is definitely out of the realm of possibilities for this team as the Cowboys appear headed for the middle of the pack in the Big 12.

However, Mike Gundy knows how to coach, so do not ever count this team out.

Odds: 125/1

TCU

TCU is finally in the big time, and this year it has the team to compete in any conference.

The Horned Frogs are certainly one of the top 20 teams in the country heading into 2012, and this is one of the best groups head coach Gary Patterson has had during his time running the program.

That being said, it will be difficult for them to run the table in the gauntlet that is the Big 12.

If they do so, they will be playing for a national championship, however.

Odds: 40/1

Texas

A lot of people are high on this young Texas squad. With 10 starters coming back on offense and the talent everywhere on the defensive side of the ball, it is hard not to be.

The Longhorns have a terrific defense, and if the youth can continue to develop, they will be a very good team in a few years.

For 2012, middle of the pack in the Big 12 is likely in the cards.

Odds: 60/1

Texas Tech

Texas Tech is going to have a hard time competing in the Big 12 and could find itself near the bottom along with Kansas.

The Red Raiders only won two conference games last season and much of the same could be expected this season. Losing talented running back Eric Stephens to injury certainly did not help. Things are not looking up right now in Lubbock.

Odds: 500/1

West Virginia

West Virginia is a dark horse for the national championship and has one of the most explosive offenses in the country.

The Mountaineers are very talented led by quarterback Geno Smith and two dynamic wide receivers.

Others may not be as high on West Virginia, but this team has the potential to win all of its games and play for the BCS National Championship.

Whether or not that happens remains to be seen.

Odds: 12/1

Cincinnati

Cincinnati lost some talented seniors on both sides of the ball and is still likely one of the favorites for the Big East Championship.

The Bearcats have some talent coming back, and while they may not win 10 games like four of the past five seasons, they will be formidable once again.

A big road game with Virginia Tech early on looms large as a victory there gives them a chance to have an excellent year.

A national championship is not on the menu, however.

Odds: 100/1

Connecticut

Connecticut was average at best last season and struggled mightily on the road.

It will likely be near the bottom of the Big East once again and it will be a struggle for the team to have a winning season.

The Huskies do have talented sophomore running back Lyle McCombs, who will be back and leading the way on offense.

Odds: 300/1

Louisville

Louisville is probably the class of the Big East and will have one of the best defenses in the country next season.

The Cardinals have a talented sophomore quarterback in Teddy Bridgewater and one of the best young coaches in the game in Charlie Strong.

Look out for this team as the Cardinals have the talent to do a lot of damage in the Big East.

Odds: 75/1

Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh finished a disappointing 6-7 last season and part of that was due to the fact that running back Ray Graham was injured midway through the year.

This season will be much different under new head coach Paul Chryst and the Panthers should be slightly better if Graham can come back healthy.

Still, higher than a fourth-place finish in the Big East would be somewhat of a surprise.

Odds: 200/1

Rutgers

Rutgers may have the best chance to take down Louisville next season, and that is due in large part to some talent coming back as well as a very talented recruiting class.

The Scarlet Knights lost head coach Greg Schiano but will be loaded on defense, led by co-Big East Defensive Player of the Year Khaseem Greene.

Rutgers has to take on Arkansas in Week 4 and that is the only game on its schedule where it appears overmatched.

Odds: 100/1

South Florida

South Florida quarterback B.J. Daniels has seemingly been in college for the better part of a decade.

In 2012, he will finally be a senior and is the most proven quarterback in the conference by far. Look for him to continue to cut down on the turnovers and South Florida to have a solid year.

Middle of the road in the Big East, though, does not equal a national championship.

Odds: 225/1

Syracuse

Syracuse has been near the bottom of the Big East the past few seasons, and don't expect 2012 to be any different.

The Orange return 12 starters but only won five games last season, including a 1-6 record in the conference.

Maybe two to three wins in conference play and a bowl game is more realistic, but that is all the Orange can hope to get.

Odds: 250/1

Temple

Temple was a solid team a year ago and could have competed in the Big East in 2011.

With only seven starters returning, this years team could be drastically different.

If running back Matt Brown can step in nicely for Bernard Pierce, the Owls might be OK. The transition from the MAC to the Big East will be more difficult than people think, however.

Odds: 300/1

Illinois

Illinois started off great last season before suffering a disappointing finish. With Ron Zook now gone and new head coach Tim Beckman taking over, things could be looking up for the Illini.

That does not mean they will be anywhere close to even contending for a B1G title, much less a national championship.

Do not expect more than seven wins from Illinois this year, but the future may be brighter than most people think.

Odds: 250/1

Indiana

Indiana was downright awful last season and one of the worst teams in the country.

It has as tough of odds as any BCS team to win a national championship. Don't expect more than a few wins from the Hoosiers next season.

Head coach Kevin Wilson may be out the door if they do not improve significantly from the 1-11 record they finished last season with.

Odds: 1,000/1

Iowa

Iowa had quite an impressive season in 2011 and will look to build on that for 2012. It finished 7-6 with a loss in the Insight Bowl.

Expect much of the same this season, but middle of the pack in the B1G is all that can be expected.

The Hawkeyes are a typical B1G team and do have a very favorable schedule. To contend for a national championship, they have to beat Michigan State and Michigan on the road.

Odds: 125/1

Michigan

Michigan would vault into national championship contention with a victory over Alabama in Dallas to kick off the season.

A loss would likely put them out of contention.

Even if the Wolverines do defeat Alabama, there will be other hurdles on the schedule with road games against Notre Dame and Ohio State, as well as a home game against Michigan State.

Michigan's fate will be decided early on.

Odds: 20/1

Michigan State

Similar to Michigan, the Spartans kick off 2012 with a very important contest. If they can get by Boise State to start the season, they will have a chance to have a solid year.

They play a challenging schedule in the B1G with a three-game stretch featuring road games at Michigan and Wisconsin, then a home date with Nebraska.

Getting through that gauntlet without losing is a tall order, and don't expect that Spartans to be able to win all of the big games on their schedule.

Odds: 50/1

Minnesota

Minnesota is one of the bottom feeders in the B1G and will struggle to win more than a handful of games next season.

Quarterback MarQueis Gray is one of the more underrated players in the conference, but he is not nearly enough for a team that could use a little help around him.

The schedule is not too bad, but home games against Michigan and Michigan State are simply not winnable.

Odds: 600/1

Nebraska

Nebraska has an interesting matchup against Southern Miss to start off the season and has some talent coming back. There is no question the Huskers are one of the best teams in the B1G. 

With that being said, the schedule is not favorable as they play all of the best teams in the conference, including Michigan, Michigan State, Wisconsin and Ohio State.

No chance they make it through unscathed.

Odds: 50/1

Northwestern

Northwestern has been solid over the past few years. After the top tier of B1G teams, it's right there with the rest of the squads in the conference. 

That doesn't mean the Wildcats are anywhere close to winning a conference crown or a national championship, though. Another bowl game may be in order, but do not expect much more than that.

Odds: 275/1

Penn State

Penn State will be one of the more interesting teams to watch this fall, with everything that has happened to that program over the past year.

The Nittany Lions had an excellent season in 2011, despite not having much to show on offense. In 2012, they will have to replace some talent on defense, but they are always strong on that side of the ball.

One thing favoring Penn State is perhaps the easiest schedule of anyone in the B1G. That alone gives it more of a shot than other teams.

Odds: 75/1

Purdue

Purdue did win seven games last season, thanks in part to quite a defensive line.

It's going to be similar this season and should be middle of the pack in the B1G once again.

Look for the Boilermakers to possibly put together an eight-win season with a schedule that should be easier than most in the conference.

Odds: 175/1

Wisconsin

Wisconsin running back Montee Ball is quite possibly the best in the country, and the Badgers' running attack will be dominant once again.

The offensive line lost a few players, but Wisconsin is never short at that position.

It does get Michigan State and Ohio State at home without having to play Michigan, and double-digit wins is not out of the question.

Odds: 35/1

Arizona

Rich Rodriguez will come to town, trying to take the Arizona football program to the next level.

That may take some time, particularly with how top heavy the Pac-12 is. It will be hard to crack the top three, but the Wildcats should finish in the top half of the league.

They have a challenging schedule and .500 would be an impressive start for Rodriguez.

Odds: 500/1

Arizona State

Todd Graham jumped ship at Pittsburgh to take over at Arizona State and he will inherit a Sun Devils team that won six games a season ago.

This year they have a lot to replace, but running back Cameron Marshall should help stabilize the offense.

The schedule is not too challenging, but more than seven wins would be an excellent season.

Odds: 250/1

California

When it comes to coaches on the hot seat, there are few feeling it more than Jeff Tedford at California. The Bears have some talent, particularly on offense in wide receiver Keenan Allen.

Last year they won seven games and have of talent to do more this season.

Whether or not that happens remains to be seen. Either way, it will be tough to crack the top three in the conference.

Odds: 150/1

Colorado

Colorado did not transition well into the Pac-12 last season, finishing the year 3-10 with two wins in conference play.

Do not expect the Buffaloes to be that bad this season, and they will likely win at least a handful of games.

Still, though, their odds for a national championship are the worst in the conference.

Odds: 700/1

Oregon

Oregon is one of the best teams in the country and a date on the road against USC on Nov. 3 may be the only thing that stands between them and a national championship appearance.

With that being said, winning at USC will be as tough a task as any this season.

If the Ducks do manage to defeat the Trojans, Stanford is no pushover two weeks later.

Odds: 10/1

Oregon State

Oregon State was bad last season, suffering through a 3-9 season.

Freshman quarterback Sean Mannion showed some signs of being a solid player for years to come, but the Beavers will have quite a grueling schedule to deal with, featuring non-conference games against Wisconsin and BYU.

Don't expect more than five or so wins this season from the Beavers.

Odds: 300/1

Stanford

Everybody knows how much talent Stanford lost on offense, but the Cardinal do have a solid group returning and running back Stepfan Taylor is one of the best in the conference. They will rely heavily on him and will still be a force to be reckoned with in the Pac-12.

A road game against Notre Dame highlights the non-conference slate.

Odds: 35/1

UCLA

UCLA was a huge disappointment last season and has a new man in charge with Jim Mora, Jr. taking over.

The Bruins take on Nebraska and Houston out of conference, but both games are at home.

They should be better than the eight losses they suffered last season, but not too much more.

Odds: 200/1

USC

USC is likely to start the season No. 1 and, without question, has the best chance to win it all of any team in the country.

The home game against Oregon is the one bump in the road, but being in L.A. the Trojans will be the favorites.

There is just so much firepower on offense that the Trojans will be tough to stop in 2012. Look for them to be playing for all the marbles in January.

Odds: 3/1

Utah

Utah was solid last season, despite playing most of the year without injured starting quarterback Jordan Wynn.

The Utes finished the season 8-5 with a victory in the Sun Bowl. Running back John White IV will be back next season and the Utes could be prominent next season.

Still, they will not be able to crack the top three of the conference.

Odds: 125/1

Washington

Washington, like a lot of other teams in the Pac-12, has a lot of talent on the offensive side of the ball.

The Huskies won seven games last season, but if quarterback Keith Price continues to develop and the defense can improve on the 36 points a game it gave up last season, this team will not be that bad.

Still, though, they will likely not win more than eight games.

Odds: 125/1

Washington State

Washington State, like a lot of other teams in the Pac-12, welcomes a new coach to the fold, and Mike Leach is the man who will be in charge.

Last season the Cougars only won four games and gave up nearly 32 points a game. They will need to improve on defense, though on offense they have one of the biggest weapons in the conference in wide receiver Marquess Wilson.

Odds: 225/1

Alabama

Alabama is not only the defending national champion, but also one of the favorites to return to the championship game again in 2012.

The Crimson Tide lost a ton of talent, particularly on defense, but will be competing with LSU for the SEC title and a spot in the national championship.

They are younger on defense, so getting to them early in the season may be the only way, as they are likely to improve throughout.

Odds: 6/1

Arkansas

Arkansas has gone through quite a tumultuous offseason but still has one of the most talented teams in the country.

If star running back Knile Davis can come back strong, the Razorbacks might have the best offense in the SEC.

Don't expect them to them to be able to win the conference, but it is not out of the realm of possibilities. However, a national championship is asking a lot. 

Odds: 20/1

Auburn

Auburn struggled last season after the departure of Cam Newton, but that was to be expected. Yet the Tigers still managed to win eight games.

Expect much of the same this season as the Tigers may even be slightly better than a season ago. Still, they will be nowhere near the top five teams in the conference and will have trouble posting a winning record in the league.

Odds: 300/1

Florida

The Florida Gators struggled to put points on the board last season, due in part to injuries on offense, including senior quarterback John Brantley missing some time.

This season may be even more difficult as there will be a lot of young players on both sides of the ball.

Still, they have talent, and head coach Will Muschamp should be better this year.

Odds: 250/1

Georgia

If anybody can dethrone LSU or Alabama, this is the team that has the best chance to do it. If Georgia can accomplish that, a national championship will be in order. 

The Bulldogs are loaded all over the field and have one of the most talented teams in the country.

However, it will be no easy task getting by LSU or Alabama in the SEC Championship Game. Odds are they will be there because their SEC schedule is very easy.

Odds: 14/1

Kentucky

Winning the SEC has proven to be more difficult than winning the national championship over the past half decade, and that does not bode well for the bottom-tier teams in the league.

The Wildcats are one of those teams, and it is not imaginable to see them winning the conference no matter what.

Look for Kentucky to win four or five games and finish near the bottom of the league.

Odds: 750/1

LSU

Outside of USC, this is the best team in the country, and perhaps the most complete. The LSU Tigers will need a quarterback however, but they managed last season without really having one.

The Tigers have as much talent on defense as anybody and they are scary on that side of the ball. However, they are going to have to go through the gauntlet to win the SEC and a road game at Arkansas to end the season could hold their fate, along with a home game against Alabama on Nov. 3.

Odds: 6/1

Mississippi

Without question, Ole Miss was the worst team in the SEC last season and did not even win a conference game.

It certainly won't be that bad in 2012, but probably not much better either. It may double its win total to four, but that is about it.

Odds: 1,000/1

Mississippi State

Mississippi State had a solid year in 2011, winning seven games including a bowl victory.

Still, only two teams finished with worse records in the SEC and do not expect it to be any better this season.

The Bulldogs may win their four out of conference games against an extremely weak schedule and get two more in the SEC to qualify for a bowl game, but that is about it.

Odds: 600/1

Missouri

Missouri is one of the newcomers to the SEC and will try to run the football like it did last season. It was ninth in the country in rushing yards, but things will not be as easy this season in the SEC.

Do not expect the Tigers to compete for an SEC title, but they are surely to be middle of the pack in the conference.

The eight wins from last season, however, will be tough to reach, but this team may just have the talent to do so.

Odds: 200/1

South Carolina

South Carolina has the best chance of anybody to dethrone Georgia and win the SEC East.

That is not going to be easy to do, but this may just be the best South Carolina team Steve Spurrier has had since he arrived.

The Gamecocks also have to play LSU and Arkansas, so it is not going to be easy. Don't count them completely out, though.

Odds: 25/1

Tennessee

Derek Dooley and Tennessee suffered through a lot of injuries last season and only managed to win five games.

The Vols are very talented at wide receiver and they play a weak out-of-conference schedule so three for-sure wins are on the table.

They should be able to get three more and qualify for a bowl game at least.

Odds: 300/1

Texas A&M

Texas A&M is the other newcomer to the SEC, and while it has some talent, it's not going to compete like Missouri is, particularly in the West Division.

The Aggies have learned the SEC way of playing a weak non-conference schedule, and that should allow them to get four wins. They will probably struggle to get many more, but seven wins is not out of the question.

Odds: 400/1

Vanderbilt

Vanderbilt improved dramatically last season and went to a bowl game. That is not easy to do for a team like the Commodores in a conference like the SEC.

They get star running back Zac Stacy back, and if they can shore up the quarterback position six wins could happen once again.

They have some winnable conference games as well as a few non-conference cupcakes.

Odds: 500/1

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