9. Clemson Tigers
Is this the year Tommy Bowden finally gets it done and wins an ACC title?
Bowden and his Clemson Tigers have no excuse this year as they have a potent offense and athletic defense to compete on a national level.
The combination of James Davis and C.J. Spiller at running back is one of the most prolific ones in the country and the defensive line should be strong, especially with the emergence of blue-chip recruit Da’Quan Bowers.
A big test for this Clemson program will be how it performs opening weekend against Alabama. If Clemson wins, the momentum it builds into conference play may bring the program its first title since 1991.
10. Texas Tech Red Raiders
Texas Tech is the true dark horse to win the Big 12.
The reason? There may not be a defense out there that can stop them. Some may argue that the gaudy numbers Tech annually produces is a product of the offensive system head coach Mike Leach uses but clearly the system is working.
During quarterback Graham Harrell’s two years as the starter, he has amassed over 10,000 yards passing and thrown 86 touchdowns. And with 10 starters returning on offense including sophomore Biletnikoff winner Michael Crabtree, Harrell may do even better this year (if that’s possible).
11. Wisconsin Badgers
No matter who plays quarterback for the Badgers, there is always one certainty with the Wisconsin football program: they have a solid run game.
Led by junior P.J. Hill, sophomore Zach Brown, and freshman John Clay, the stable of running backs should gain their fair share of yards behind an experienced line.
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