#4 Oklahoma Sooners
Oklahoma has been one of the most consistent teams in the country this decade and continue to look that way with a loaded 2008 team.
The only question will be if Bob Stoops can FINALY win a bowl game, or if Oklahoma will once again suffer shameful bowl game losses.
Strengths: QB Sam Bradford is coming off a huge freshman season and will look even better this year. The defense will also once again be one of the best in the country, and with RB DeMarco Murray coming off of knee surgery, look for the offense to be a load too.
Weaknesses: WR Malcolm Kelly, LB Curtis Lofton, and DB Reggie Smith all deferred to the draft, which could leave holes in key positions. This could prove a problem in close games.
Overview: With another great Oklahoma team, don't be surprised to see the Sooners in Miami if the SEC beats up on itself.
#5 Florida Gators
With Junior QB and Heisman winner Tim Tebow back for a shot at two and Percy Harvin looking for a breakout year, this Florida team could end up very dangerous in the chase for the national title.
Strengths: The Tebow-Harvin combination just can't be stopped. Also, USC transfer Emmanuel Moody could actually give the Gators a running game so look out for a surprise run up the middle. The defense also has that incredible speed.
Weaknesses: If Tebow goes, the whole team goes. He is the heart and soul of this team and the opponent defenses will be hitting him with everything they have. The SEC will also take a toll on this team and that Georgia game could get pretty nasty.
Overview: That Georgia game will be a tough one to get through. If the defense improved much from last season, this season could turn out to be magical, but in the SEC nothing is promised.
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