Spring Football 2008: Florida Gators Rank No. 1 in Preseason Top 25

At the very least, Clemson looks very good on paper.  But as recent history has shown, don’t trust a Clemson team until you see them play the games.

10. Wisconsin Badgers (9-4, 5-3 in Big Ten)

Bret Bielema’s third year as head coach will be a good indicator of what overall direction the program is going after Barry Alvarez’s success in the early 2000s.  With a foundation in place and young players making an impact for the Badgers, all signs point to continued success.

The Wisconsin running game promises to be one of the best in the country.  Junior running back P.J. Hill is healthy and will have plenty of support from backups Zach Brown, Lance Smith, and redshirt freshman John Clay. The receiving corps will also be strong with the return of senior tight end Travis Beckum and sophomore receiver Kyle Jefferson. Jefferson, who made 26 catches for 412 yards last year, is 6’5” with big play ability and should get plenty of looks in the passing game.  The biggest question for the offense is: who takes over for graduated fifth-year senior Tyler Donovan?  Kansas State transfer Allan Evridge seems to be the frontrunner, but nothing has been decided yet.

With nine returning starters from a strong defense last year, senior linebacker Jonathan Casillas will lead another strong Wisconsin defense into the fall.

10. Texas Longhorns (10-3, 5-3 in Big 12 South)

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