Even with a talented squad the Mountaineers’ 2008 schedule won’t allow for an easy path to Miami. West Virginia must travel to Boulder, Colorado on September 18th, and play a home game against SEC West mainstay Auburn in late October. And to end the season, WVU has a crucial game at home against South Florida—the one team that has constantly held this high-powered offense at bay.
6. Oklahoma Sooners (11-3, 6-2 in Big 12 South, 2007 Big 12 Champions)
After winning the Big 12 last year, sophomore quarterback Sam Bradford and 12 other returning starters look to get back to at least the Fiesta Bowl again in January.
The Oklahoma Sooners boast arguably the best offensive line in the country. Future first round picks Phil Loadholt and Duke Robinson, along with Brandon Walker and Trent Williams provide ample amounts of protection for Bradfordand versatile sophomore running back DeMarco Murray.
The Oklahoma defense have to replace its entire secondary as well middle linebacker Curtis Lofton, the 2007 Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, but defensive backs Dominique Franks, Lendy Holmes, and highly-touted junior linebacker Ryan Reynolds may fit the mold as replacements.
The biggest question mark for the Sooners will be how they perform in the postseason. In Oklahoma’s history of playing in BCS games, the Sooners are a disappointing 2-4 and have lost in their last 4 appearances. Even with head coach Bob Stoops’ illustrious regular season record, he will not be without his critics if the Sooners fall short again when the most pressure is on the line.
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