Strengths: RB Moreno could be the best running back in the country, and the defense will be rock solid, and particularly good against the run, which spells out national champ right there. The offense averaged almost 38 points a game the last six games last season, and you could see that trend continue.
Weaknesses: Look at that schedule! They have to travel to South Carolina, Arizona State, LSU, and Auburn. If they have the guts to get through that, they also have home games against Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia Tech. Plus, they will have the tremendous neutral site cage match against Floridato get through. IF coach Richt gets the Dawgs to the title game, it will be the best coaching job ever. Period.
Overview: Georgia is the winningest program this decade to not win it all. That could all change with a magical season this year.
#3 Ohio State Buckeyes
Coach Jim Tressel may be the best coach in the nation with three national title appearances in seven years. This season will make or break on the huge game against USC on Sept. 13.
The Buckeyes have the best defense in the nation led by the "Animal" (LB James Lauronitus) and DB Malcolm Jenkins.
No other team has a better QB situation than the Bucks, with veteran Todd Boeckman coming off a so-so season that could have been great if not for the last three games, and No. 1 2008 recruit Terrelle Pryor will be like another Tim Tebow, getting 10-15 snaps a game.
Strengths: Running Back Beanie Wells is geared up for a 2,000 yard season, Michigan changed coaches, 20 returning starters, and Pryor came to Columbus. What isn't a strength for the Buckeyes these days?
Weaknesses: The BCS won't be so kind this year to let a one-loss Ohio State team into the title game after two consecutive appearances (and losses) against SEC teams. If Ohio State can't find a way to get by USC and get through their schedule unscathed, don't expect to see them in Miami this year.
Overview: This season could play out two ways, and both show Ohio State playing in January. It will either be a loss to USC on Sept. 13 and then an easy trip through the Big 10 to the Rose Bowl or yet another Ohio State team in the national title game.
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