College Football Rankings: Power Ranking All 120 Coaches for 2011

With the buzz surrounding National Signing Day, it’s only fitting we shift towards the future of college football.

We saw Auburn’s Gene Chizik dominate college football in 2010 with the help of Heisman winner Cam Newton. Without his superstar in 2011, we’re going to see just how good Chizik is as a head coach. Will he be able to take the Tigers back to the BCS National Championship?

Where does Chizik and every other head coach rank as we take a look at all 120 head coaches.

120.-111.

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ANN ARBOR, MI - SEPTEMBER 25: Bowling Green Head Coach Dave Clawson reacts during the game against the Michigan Wolverines on September 25, 2010 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan defeated Bowling Green 65-21. (Photo by Leon Halip/Gett

120. Mike Locksley, New Mexico

New Mexico will once again suffer a horrific season.

2010 Team Record: (1-11)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (2-22)

119. DeWayne Walker, New Mexico St.

Walker will once again only have a couple of wins on his resume after 2011.

2010 Team Record: (2-10)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (5-20)

118. James Franklin, Vanderbilt

Franklin has his head coaching opportunity, but Vandy is in the toughest Conference and will remain at the bottom.

2010 Team Record: (2-10)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (0-0)

117. Paul Wulff, Washington St.

Pray for the best. Expect more of the same.

2010 Team Record: (2-10)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (5-32)

116. Jeff Quinn, Buffalo

Buffalo had a terrible season in Quinn’s debut as head coach. Expect Buffalo to remain at the bottom of the barrel.

2010 Team Record: (2-10)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (2-10)

115. Dave Christensen, Wyoming

Christensen fell off last season after debuting with a 7-6 record. Expect Wyoming to jump towards the middle of the Mountain West.

2010 Team Record: (3-9)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (3-9)

114. Mike MacIntyre, San Jose St.

San Jose St. will once again be at the bottom of the WAC. In due time though, MacIntyre will figure this out.

2010 Team Record: (1-10)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (1-10)

113. Larry Porter, Memphis

It won’t be long before Memphis is fielding a winner considering Porter’s track record of working with quality coaches.

2010 Team Record: (1-11)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (1-11)

112. Bobby Hauck, UNLV

Hauck will quickly turn UNLV around, it just won’t be in 2011. He has the track record though after Montana.

2010 Team Record: (2-1)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (2-11)

111. Dave Clawson, Bowling Green

Clawson has been a decent head coach in his career. He started off well with Bowling Green, fielding a winning campaign. Last season was tough but Bowling Green should jump two ranks in the Mid-American East Division standings.

2010 Team Record: (2-10)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (9-16)

110.-101.

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LOS ANGELES - SEPTEMBER 1: Idaho head coach Robb Akey watches from the sideline against USC at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 1, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. The Vandals were defeated by the top-ranked Trojans won 38-10. (Photo by Kev

110. Gary Andersen, Utah St.

Utah St. has had two consecutive 4-8 seasons under Andersen. Might as well go for the hat trick.

2010 Team Record: (4-8)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (8-16)

109. Rob Ianello, Akron

Expect another abysmal season in 2011.

2010 Team Record: (1-11)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (1-11)

108. Dan McCarney, North Texas

McCarney did a decent job at Iowa State. Hopefully his time at Florida helped him prepare for his second head coaching stint.

2010 Team Record: (3-9)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (0-0)

107. Ron English, Eastern Michigan

Expect another win or even two in 2011 after jumping from 0 wins to two wins last year.

2010 Team Record: (2-10)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (2-22)

106. Steve Fairchild, Colorado St.

Fairchild started off hot in Colorado St. with a 7-6 record but has fallen on hard times with two consecutive 3-9 seasons. I wouldn’t expect much to change as the top teams in the Conference are far superior.

2010 Team Record: (3-9)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (13-24)

105. Bob Toledo, Tulane

Toledo is not doing a good job in Tulane. The program keeps losing year after year. No reason to expect it to change in 2011.

2010 Team Record: (4-8)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (13-35)

104. Mark Hudspeth, Louisiana-Lafayette

Hudspeth did a fantastic job at North Alabama. It will be a couple of years though before he turns around Louisiana-Lafayette in the Sun Belt Conference.

2010 Team Record: (3-9)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (0-0)

103. David Bailiff, Rice

Expect to find Bailiff and Rice at the bottom of the Conference USA West Division in 2011.

2010 Team Record: (4-8)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (19-30)

102. Howard Schnellenberger, Florida Atlantic

Schnellenberger fails to find consistency with Florida Atlanta throughout his tenure. Expect another subpar season.

2010 Team Record: (4-8)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (49-48)

101. Robb Akey, Idaho

Akey has done a good job the past two years although he fell a bit last season. Expect a similar season as Idaho hovers in the middle of the WAC.

2010 Team Record: (6-7)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (17-33)

100.-91.

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COLUMBUS, OH - OCTOBER 23: Head Coach Danny Hope of the Purdue Boilermakers directs his team from the sideline as they play the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on October 23, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

100. Todd Berry, Louisiana-Monroe

Berry will once again have his team in the middle of the pack for the Sun Belt Conference. He did a fine job in his last two years with Army but still needs to find his groove with Louisiana-Monroe.

2010 Team Record: (5-7)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (5-7)

99. Neil Callaway, UAB

Callaway has yet to achieve a winning season since 2007. Expect another stinker.

2010 Team Record: (4-8)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (15-33)

98. Jim Grobe, Wake Forest

Grobe has been up-and-down at Wake Forest. After heading to a bowl game in his second season, he suffered three losing seasons. He then went to three bowl games. The past two years his squad has been losing. Expect another one before he turns the program around in 2012.

2010 Team Record: (3-9)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (62-60)

97. Sonny Dykes, Louisiana Tech

Dykes finally got his head coaching opportunity last year and did a fine job. Expect Dykes to have Louisiana Tech meet last year’s production or jump ahead one game.

2010 Team Record: (5-7)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (5-7)

96. Turner Gill, Kansas

Gill only had one winning season with Buffalo and finished his tenure 10 games below .500. Gill is starting off the same way in Kansas.

2010 Team Record: (3-9)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (3-9)

95. David Cutcliffe, Duke

Cutcliffe is trying to make the Duke football program respectable. He’ll always take a back seat to the basketball program. He’s yet to have a winning season with Duke. Do not expect that to change in 2011.

2010 Team Record: (3-9)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (10-21)

94. Mike London, Virginia

London was fantastic at Richmond. He’s still finding a way to make the same impact on his new program in Virginia after a rough season. I believe London has the ability to make his impact, but it will not be in 2011.

2010 Team Record: (4-8)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (4-8)

93. Dan Enos, Central Michigan

Enos had a rough first season as a head coach. Central Michigan has a ways to go before competing at a respectable level. Expect another losing season.

2010 Team Record: (3-9)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (3-9)

92. Art Briles, Baylor

Briles did a fine job considering Baylor is in a tough Big 12 conference. Expect Baylor to remain a middle of the pack team again in 2011 but you will also find them at the bottom of the South division.

2010 Team Record: (7-6)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (15-22)

91. Danny Hope, Purdue

Hope did well in Eastern Kentucky but is having difficulty with Purdue despite having some quality NFL-ready talent. Expect another rough season.

2010 Team Record: (4-8)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (9-12)

80.-71.

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ANN ARBOR, MI - SEPTEMBER 05: Head coach Bill Cubit of the Western Michigan Broncos yells on the sideline while playing the Michigan Wolverines on September 5, 2009 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan won the game 31-7. (Photo by Gregory

80. Doug Marrone, Syracuse

Marrone turned Syracuse around in a hurry, much to my surprise. I wouldn’t expect him to take the team much higher next season but Marrone already shocked me so who am I to talk?

2010 Team Record: (8-5)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (12-13)

79. Mario Cristobal, FIU

Cristobal had a great 2010, tying for first place in the Sun Belt conference. Expect FIU to fall back down to Earth as Troy takes sole possession of first place.

2010 Team Record: (7-6)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (16-63)

78. Tim Beckman, Toledo

Beckman is hovering around .500 right now for Toledo. Do not expect him to break this pattern. Toledo did well in a weak division though and should match last season.

2010 Team Record: (8-5)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (13-12)

77. Larry Blakeney, Troy

Blakeney is doing a fantastic job with Troy. Expect the Trojans to take the top spot in the Sun Belt. No ties this year though.

2010 Team Record: (8-5)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (62-49)

76. June Jones, Southern Methodist

Jones has done a great job the past two years with SMU. Expect SMU to hover around first place in the weak division.

2010 Team Record: (7-7)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (16-23)

75. Mark Price, UTEP

For UTEP’s standards, this is just fine. Expect another losing season.

2010 Team Record: (6-7)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (40-45)

74. Larry Fedora, Southern Miss

Fedora once again did a fine job with Southern Miss but they will not make it past UCF or East Carolina. I would expect the division to round out about the same in 2011 with Southern Miss staying in third place.

2010 Team Record: (8-5)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (22-17)

73. Paul Rhoads, Iowa St.

Rhoads will have Iowa St. hovering around .500 once again. For now, that’ll do.

2010 Team Record: (5-7)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (12-13)

72. Darrell Hazell, Kent St.

Hazell has had prominent responsibilities before to prepare him for this beast. Working with Jim Tressel for example will do him wonders as he embarks on his new journey.

2010 Team Record: (5-7)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (0-0)

71. Bill Cubit, Western Michigan

Cubit has done a fine job but expect Western Michigan to once again be a middle of the pack team searching for recognition. Do not expect to see Cubit in a Bowl game next year.

2010 Team Record: (6-6)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (40-33)

70.-61.

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70. Bill Blankenship, Tulsa

Blankenship inherits a top 25 team from Todd Graham who left for Pittsburgh. Blankenship has the ability of course but it is going to be tough for him to keep Tulsa in the top 25 in his first season.

2010 Team Record: (10-3)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (0-0)

69. Pete Lembo, Ball St.

Lembo has demonstrated throughout his career that he is a great coach. He now faces a new monster with Ball St. Expect the team to need another year or two before improving.

2010 Team Record: (4-8)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (0-0)

68. Ron Zook, Illinois

Illinois was a middle of the pack team in the Big Ten. Expect more of the same until the team can recruit more dominant talent. Actually, you can expect a drop off.

2010 Team Record: (7-5)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (28-45)

67. Bronco Mendenhall, Brigham Young

Not only do I love the name, I love what he’s done with BYU. This team fell off last year but that was the first time in years. It will unlikely happen again.

2010 Team Record: (7-6)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (56-21)

66. Kevin Sumlin, Houston

Sumlin stumbled last year after starting off strong with Houston. Do not expect Houston to get back to that point but another disappointing year should not happen.

2010 Team Record: (5-7)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (23-16)

65. Jon Embree, Colorado

Embree will not bring Colorado to the top of its conference, but he should improve the program in 2011 nonetheless. Colorado should quickly move up the middle of the pack and finish third in the Big 12 North Division.

2010 Team Record: (5-7)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (0-0)

64. Rich Ellerson, Army

Ellerson is making significant progress with Army. He will once again do so in 2011.

2010 Team Record: (7-6)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (12-13)

63. Ken Niumatalolo, Navy

Although he has only won one Bowl game with Navy, Niumatalolo has done a great job make sure Navy stays consistent and winning. There is absolutely no reason to expect anything different in 2011.

2010 Team Record: (9-4)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (27-13)

62. Ruffin McNeil, East Carolina

Although I don’t expect East Carolina to take the top Conference USA East Division spot, I do expect McNeil to make significant strides with East Carolina despite a rough debut season. Even so, East Carolina will stay as the No. 2 team in the division.

2010 Team Record: (6-7)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (6-7)

61. Paul Pasqualoni, Connecticut

Pasqualoni was poor at Syracuse. It makes you wonder if he should have been hired as the Connecticut coach considering Connecticut just won the Big East. I’ll err on the safe side and expect Connecticut to fall from its perch in 2011.

2010 Team Record: (8-5)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (0-0)

60.-51.

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CHAPEL HILL, NC - SEPTEMBER 18: Head coach Paul Johnson of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets watches on against the North Carolina Tar Heels during their game at Kenan Stadium on September 18, 2010 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/

60. Steve Sarkisian, Washington

Things are going to be tougher in Washington without its star player, Jake Locker, around. We’re going to see just what Steve Sarkisian is made of. I have my doubts if Washington will even match last season.

2010 Team Record: (7-5)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (12-13)

59. Dave Doeren, Northern Illinois

Doeren finally receives a head coaching opportunity. It must be nice to inherit a first place team in the division with an 11-3 record and undefeated division record. The only other team that could rival Northern Illinois in the conference is Miami (OH). That is unless Doeren bombs…

2010 Team Record: (11-3)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (0-0)

58. Bill Stewart, West Virginia

West Virginia is making rapid strides. They were dominated in the Champs Sports Bowl against North Carolina State but the team is ready to make a push towards the top of the Big East. I don’t expect it to happen though.

2010 Team Record: (9-4)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (19-15)

57. Derek Dooley, Tennessee

Dooley won’t achieve much success until Tennessee recruits better talent. Still, Dooley did a fine job in his first season. Expect Tennessee to stay in the middle of the SEC pack.

2010 Team Record: (6-7)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (28-11)

56. Charlie Strong, Louisville

Charlie Strong did a strong job in his first season with Louisville. Expect him to maintain his output in 2011 with maybe another win to the total but Louisville still needs more talent before making a run at first place in the conference.

2010 Team Record: (7-6)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (7-6)

55. Joker Phillips, Kentucky

The Joker is not clowning around, he’s trying to bring Kentucky a winning campaign. He was close last season but this team still has some time before they field a winning team. They’ll make a push once again but will fail short.

2010 Team Record: (6-7)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (6-7)

54. Butch Jones, Cincinnati

Cincinnati was a bottom-dweller in the Big East and will once again fall short of making any type of push. Jones saw success with Central Michigan so it’s only a matter of time before he brings Cincinnati a winning campaign.

2010 Team Record: (4-8)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (4-8)

53. Greg McMackin, Hawaii

McMackin has done a good job in Hawaii but fans are looking for him to take back to the Western Atlantic Conference. Unfortunately, they’ll still fall short to Boise St. and Nevada in 2011.

2010 Team Record: (10-4)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (23-17)

52. Hugh Freeze, Arkansas St.

Freeze was the offensive coordinator last season and promoted to the head coach position after the team went 4-8. Do not expect the team to make much improvement but at least Freeze knows the team already.

2010 Team Record: (4-8)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (0-0)

51. Paul Johnson, Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech fell off last season but Johnson did a great job with the team the previous two years. Georgia Tech gets back to where it was next season after stumbling. Paul Johnson has the resume to bring Georgia Tech towards the top in due time.

2010 Team Record: (6-7)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (26-14)

50. George O'Leary, UCF

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ORLANDO, FL - OCTOBER 20: Coach George O'Leary of the University of Central Florida Golden Knights directs play against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Bright House Stadium on October 20, 2007 in Orlando, Florida. UCF won 44 - 23. (Photo by Al Messerschmid

Despite his near .500 record, O’Leary has done a great job at Central Florida. His team will once again dominate the East Division in Conference USA. O’Leary has finished first in the division three of the past six years. I expect him to finally do it back-to-back.

2010 Team Record: (11-3)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (45-44)

49. Rocky Long, San Diego St.

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12 Sep 1998: A portrait of head coach Rocky Long of the New Mexico Lobos taken as he looks across the field during a game against the Utah State Aggies at University Stadium in Albuquerque, New Mexico. New Mexico defeated Utah State 39-36.

Rocky Long has been an average head coach, with a resume just over .500. San Diego St. will hope he can create some magic for the program as they look to continue their 2010 success.

2010 Team Record: (9-4)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (0-0)

48. Rick Neuheisel, UCLA

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EUGENE, OR - OCTOBER 21: Head Coach Rick Neuheisel of the UCLA Bruins watches the game agianst the Oregon Ducks on October 21, 2010 at the Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

Neuheisel’s Bruins did not fare well in 2010. They ended the season on a three-game losing streak. I expect that streak to continue in 2011.

2010 Team Record: (4-8)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (15-22)

47. Frank Spaziani, Boston College

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CHESTNUT HILL, MA - SEPTEMBER 25: Head coach Frank Spaziani of the Boston College Eagles reacts after Dave Shinskie is hit after the whistle in the final minutes of the first half against the Virginia Tech Hokies on September 25, 2010 at Alumni Stadium i

Spaziani is doing his best to bring Boston College back to quality standards since Matt Ryan left. He did a fine job last season and should continue to improve the program slowly but surely.

2010 Team Record: (7-6)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (16-11)

46. Todd Graham, Pittsburgh

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 11: The new University of Pittsburgh head football coach Todd Graham speaks to the media during a press conference at the University of Pittsburgh Panthers South Side training facility on January 11, 2011 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylv

Pittsburgh had a good 2010 and will look for Graham to bring them to the top of a winnable Big East conference. I think he could very well do it in his first season.

2010 Team Record: (8-5)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (0-0)

45. Tommy Tuberville, Texas Tech

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LUBBOCK, TX - SEPTEMBER 18: Head coach Tommy Tuberville of the Texas Tech Red Raiders reacts on the sidelines during play against the Texas Longhorns at Jones AT&T Stadium on September 18, 2010 in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Tubberville is a fantastic head coach and will shortly bring Texas Tech to prominence. They are in a tough division, but expect Texas Tech to win another Bowl game in 2011.

2010 Team Record: (8-5)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (8-5

44. Al Golden, Miami (FL)

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CORAL GABLES, FL - DECEMBER 13: Former Temple University football coach Al Golden, 41, speaks to the media after being introduced as the new head coach at the University of Miami on December 13, 2010 in Coral Gables, Florida. Golden is replacing Randy

Miami finally makes a change at head coach as they try to bring the program back to respectability. “The U” used to be one of the most dominant programs in sports. It’s a shame what has happened to Miami. Al Golden has his work cut out for him in 2011.

2010 Team Record: (7-6)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (0-0)

43. Jeff Tedford, California

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BERKELEY, CA - NOVEMBER 20: Head coach Jeff Tedford of the California Golden Bears watches his team warm up before their game against the Stanford Cardinal at California Memorial Stadium on November 20, 2010 in Berkeley, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/

Tedford is a great recruit and should continue to produce NFL-ready talent. They lose Cameron Jordan but should weather any storm. Cal had an average 2010 season but should jump towards the middle of the Pac-10.

2010 Team Record: (5-7)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (72-42)

42. Dabo Swinney, Clemson

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AUBURN, AL - SEPTEMBER 18: Head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on September 18, 2010 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Clemson used to be one of the better programs, but they’ve fallen on hard times. Without a lot of great talent, Clemson will continue to be in the middle of the pack.

2010 Team Record: (6-7)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (19-15)

41. John 'Doc' Holliday, Marshall

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COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 2: Head Coach Doc Holliday of the Marshall Thundering Herd watches his team play the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on September 2, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Holliday is attempting to bring Marshall back to fruition. The program is still a few years away but Holliday could finally be the right man for the job.

2010 Team Record: (5-7)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (5-7)

40. Dennis Erickson, Arizona State

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TEMPE, AZ - NOVEMBER 26: Head coach Dennis Erickson of the Arizona State Sun Devils watches from the sidelines during the college football game against the UCLA Bruins at Sun Devil Stadium on November 26, 2010 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Pete

Erickson and Arizona State are a good match, considering they’re both .500. Don’t expect much improvement in 2011.

2010 Team Record: (6-6)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (25-24)

39. Pat Fitzgerald, Northwestern

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EVANSTON, IL - OCTOBER 23: Head coach Pat Fitzgerald of the Northwestern Wildcats signals his teamas they take on the Michigan State Spartans at Ryan Field on October 23, 2010 in Evanston, Illinois. Michigan State defeated Northwestern 35-27. (Photo by J

Fitzgerald is having a rather rough career at Northwestern. They still can’t break through and won’t in 2011. The team has yet to win a Bowl game during his tenure. They definitely won’t win one in 2011.

2010 Team Record: (7-1)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (33-29)

38. Jerry Kill, Minnesota

Minnesota had a terrible season and will look for Jerry Kill to fix all of the problems. This won’t happen in 2011. Expect another disappointing season.

2010 Team Record: (3-9)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (3-9)

37. Mike Stoops, Arizona

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EUGENE, OR - NOVEMBER 26: Head coach Mike Stoops of the Arizona Wildcats has some words with head linesman Cappy Anderson in the second quarter of the game against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium on November 26, 2010 in Eugene, Oregon.The Ducks won the

Arizona continues to underachieve under Mike Stoops with a 40-45 record. One would think at some point Arizona makes a run. Maybe big brother Bob will give Mike some pointers in the offseason.

2010 Team Record: (5-7)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (40-45)

36. Dan Mullen, Mississippi St.

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TUSCALOOSA, AL - NOVEMBER 13: Coach Dan Mullen of the Mississippi State Bulldogs directs play against the Alabama Crimson Tide November 13, 2010 at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Mullen had a fantastic 2010 and will once again improve Mississippi St. Mullen is very good at building his players so improvement will be evident in 2011.

2010 Team Record: (9-4)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (14-11)

35. Greg Schiano, Rutgers

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PISCATAWAY, NJ - OCTOBER 08: Head coach Greg Schiano of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights looks on against the Connecticut Huskies at Rutgers Stadium on October 8, 2010 in Piscataway, New Jersey. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Schiano has fallen on rough times since losing Ray Rice to the NFL. In the Big East though, Rutgers could quickly make a jump closer to the top in the next few years, starting to make strides in 2011.

2010 Team Record: (4-8)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (59-63)

34. Don Treadwell, Miami (OH)

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ANN ARBOR, MI - OCTOBER 09: Michigan State Spartans offensive coordinator Don Treadwell watches the action during the game against the Michigan Wolverines on October 9, 2010 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Michigan Spartans defeated the M

Treadwell inherits a team that went 10-4. Treadwell was one of the better coordinators in the nation and should see continued success captaining his own ship.

2010 Team Record: (10-4)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (0-0)

33. Skip Holtz, USF

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CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 31: Head coach Skip Holtz of the USF Bulls celebrates after a 31-26 victory over the Clemson Tigers at Bank of America Stadium on December 31, 2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

USF is a rapidly growing football program. Skip Holtz has the program heading in the right direction. Expect USF to be on the radar next season.

2010 Team Record: (8-5)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (8-5)

32. Frank Beamer, Virginia Tech

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CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 04: Head coach Frank Beamer of the Virginia Tech Hokies waves to fans as he celebrates winning the ACC Championship 44-33 at Bank of America Stadium on December 4, 2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Gett

I like what Virginia Tech does just about every season. Frank Beamer has been around for years and knows exactly what it takes to get the job done. He repeatedly produces NFL-ready talent. Va Tech will once again dominate the Atlantic Coast.

2010 Team Record: (13-3)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (198-95-2)

31. Houston Nutt, Mississippi

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BATON ROUGE, LA - NOVEMBER 20: Head coach Houston Nutt of the Ole Miss Rebels against the Louisiana State University Tigers at Tiger Stadium on November 20, 2010 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Ole Miss was down last year but I don’t expect them to repeat despite being in the toughest division in college football. Nutt is building a nice team and barely lost a tight game against Mississippi St. in the college finale. Ole Miss will be back to contention soon, but not next year.

2010 Team Record: (4-8)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (22-16)

30. Will Muschamp, Florida

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GAINESVILLE, FL - DECEMBER 14: Former defensive coordinator for the University of Texas, Will Muschamp speaks to the media after being introduced as the head coach of the University of Florida on December 14, 2010 in Gainesville, Florida. Muschamp is re

Muschamp has a lot to live up to after Urban Meyer won two National Championships in Florida. Muschamp has a good defense in Florida but he will need to fix the offense. The Gators struggled mightily in Meyer’s final season. He has a lot of work to do with this team, which might not crack the top 25 in 2011.

2010 Team Record: (8-5)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (0-0)

29. David Shaw, Stanford

Shaw inherits Jim Harbaugh’s team, which could potentially go undefeated with Andrew Luck, the best quarterback in the nation, leading the team in 2011. Luck stayed in school for his senior year because he knows Stanford has a great chance to play for a National Championship. The only downside to the team is Shaw’s inexperience. I predict he does a great job in his first year, but we still can’t put him much higher until he does something worthy. Shaw has been with the team since 2007, so he knows these players quite well.

2010 Team Record: (12-1)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (0-0)

28. Mike Sherman, Texas A&M

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ARLINGTON, TX - JANUARY 07: Head coach Mike Sherman of the Texas A&M Aggies during the AT&T Cotton Bowl at Cowboys Stadium on January 7, 2011 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

It’s tough for any program to lose a player of Von Miller’s caliber. Sherman has had an average run with Texas A&M thus far but won the final six games of 2010 to give Sherman a .500 record.

2010 Team Record: (9-4)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (19-19)

27. Bobby Petrino, Arkansas

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 04: Head coach Bobby Petrino of the Arkansas Razorbacks reacts against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the Allstate Sugar Bowl at the Louisiana Superdome on January 4, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Get

Arkansas looses Ryan Mallett to the NFL, but the Razorbacks will be just fine as usual. Petrino will have this team competing at a high level all year. Arkansas lost a close game to Ohio St. in the Sugar Bowl but they’ll bounce back just fine next year.

2010 Team Record: (10-3)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (23-15)

26. Lane Kiffin, USC

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PASADENA, CA - DECEMBER 04: USC Trojans head coach Lane Kiffin celebrates following his teams victory over the UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl on December 4, 2010 in Pasadena, California. USC defeated UCLA 28-14. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

I despise Lane Kiffin but I think he’ll use the negative talk regarding USC to his advantage. His players will play their hearts out as they feel like the world is against them. Much to my disliking, USC could be working its way back towards the top of college football. Matt Barkley should emerge as one of the best quarterbacks in the nation.

2010 Team Record: (8-5)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (8-5)

25. Kyle Whittingham, Utah

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EUGENE, OR - SEPTEMBER 19: Head coach Kyle Whittingham of the Utah Utes works the sidelines in the third quarter of the game against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium on September 19, 2009 in Eugene, Oregon. Oregon won the game 31-24. (Photo by Steve Dy

The Utes surprised me last year so they are officially on my radar. If TCU should somehow stumble, Utah is going to be right there to snatch up the Mountain West. They were dominated by Boise St. in the MAACO Bowl, but the team knows they have what it takes to compete for an entire season.

2010 Team Record: (10-3)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (58-20)

24. Jimbo Fisher, Florida St.

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ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 31: Head coach Jimbo Fisher of the Florida State Seminoles sideline reacts after their 26-17 win over the South Carolina Gamecocks during the 2010 Chick-fil-A Bowl at Georgia Dome on December 31, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo b

Fisher did a great job in his first season with Florida St. Many questioned whether or not Christian Ponder leaving would hinder Fisher’s team, but if the Chick-fil-A Bowl is any indication of things to come, Florida St. is going to once again rival for the top spot in the Atlantic Division behind the efficient EJ Manuel.

2010 Team Record: (10-4)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (10-4)

23. Kirk Ferentz, Iowa

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IOWA CITY, IA - NOVEMBER 20: University of Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz looks on from the sideline during pre game warm ups before game action against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Kinnick Stadium on November 20, 2010 in Iowa City, Iowa. Ohio State

Iowa is quickly making strides. They showed a great deal of promise last season, outlasting Missouri in the Insight Bowl. Look for Iowa to continue progressing in 2011 and crack the top 15.

2010 Team Record: (8-5)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (89-60)

22. Mack Brown, Texas

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DALLAS - OCTOBER 02: Head coach Mack Brown of the Texas Longhorns yells on the sidelines during play against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl on October 2, 2010 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Texas took a huge tumble down the mountain last year, reeling from Alabama’s knockout in the 2009-2010 BCS National Championship. Without superstar Colt McCoy, Brown was lost as the Longhorns fell to the bottom of the Big 12 South Division. I expect Brown to not just make the Longhorns more competitive in 2011, but inching back towards one of the more powerful teams in the nation.

2010 Team Record: (5-7)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (133-34)

21. Brian Kelly, Notre Dame

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LOS ANGELES - NOVEMBER 27: Head coach Brian Kelly of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish gestures during the game with the USC Trojans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Notre Dame won 20-16. (Photo by Stephe

I’m never one to consider myself a Notre Dame fan, but I like the progress Brian Kelly in 2010. The Fighting Irish finally started to show some fight once again. They have one of the top wide receivers in the nation in Michael Floyd. He’ll show his dominance in 2011 if he can stay healthy. Kelly inches Notre Dame back to respectability.

2010 Team Record: (8-5)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (8-5)

20. Bo Pelini, Nebraska

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ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 04: Head coach Bo Pelini of the Nebraska Cornhuskers leads his team against the Oklahoma Sooners at Cowboys Stadium on December 4, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. The Sooners beat the Cornhuskers 23-20. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty

Nebraska loses arguably the best cornerback in the nation in Prince Amukamara to the NFL, but this time still has a host of other great prospects lined up. Nebraska will once again fight for a top spot in the Big Ten. Cornhuskers fans should be smiling throughout 2011.

2010 Team Record: (12-1)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (30-12)

19. Brady Hoke, Michigan

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ANN ARBOR, MI - JANUARY 12: New University of Michigan head football coach Brady Hoke speaks during his introductory press confrence at the Junge Family Champions Center on January 12, 2011 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Michigan has been down for so long they are almost a forgotten team now. Brady Hoke starts the Wolverines resurgence in 2011. I believe Michigan has finally found the right man for the job. Denard Robinson has superstar potential at this level of football.

2010 Team Record: (7-6)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (0-0)

18. Joe Paterno, Penn St.

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TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 1: Coach Joe Paterno of the Penn State Nittany Lions directs play against the Florida Gators January 1, 2011 in the 25th Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Joe Pa is still going strong. The mystique will never leave him. His players want to play for him. He continues to turn out smart players, which is something I appreciate each year. I was hoping they’d beat Florida in Outback Bowl but Urban Meyer went out on top. I like this team’s defense and think it can overcome offensive woes. You know his players will give everything they have for the Hall of Famer.

2010 Team Record: (7-6)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (401-135-3)

17. Butch Davis, North Carolina

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CHAPEL HILL, NC - NOVEMBER 13: Head coach Butch Davis of the North Carolina Tar Heels reacts to a play against the Virginia Tech Hokies during their game at Kenan Stadium on November 13, 2010 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Gett

I like this team each year. NC continues to churn out stud NFL prospects year in, year out. North Carolina might not jump to the top, but they’re going to make a run for the Atlantic Coast - Coastal Division. North Carolina will once again head to another Bowl Game.

2010 Team Record: (8-5)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (28-23)

16. Chris Ault, Nevada

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LAS VEGAS - OCTOBER 02: Nevada Reno Wolf Pack head coach Chris Ault watches his players take on the UNLV Rebels at Sam Boyd Stadium October 2, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nevada Reno won 44-26. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

The Hall of Famer continues to put together one of the most impressive resumes in college football. Nevada once again dominated and should still do so despite the loss of quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Nevada finished the season strong with a win over Boston College in the Fight Hunger Bowl. They’ll rival Boise St. for an undefeated season in the Western Atlantic.

2010 Team Record: (13-1)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (219-97-1)

15. Mark Richt, Georgia

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ATHENS, GA - NOVEMBER 27: Head coach Mark Richt of the Georgia Bulldogs celebrates their 42-34 win over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Sanford Stadium on November 27, 2010 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Georgia had a rough 2010, but Richt has an entire offseason to right the ship, which he should do quickly judging by his track record. The Bulldogs are in the toughest conference but should soon be back to prominence. I could see Georgia taking Florida’s spot in 2011 but still falling short to South Carolina in the SEC East Division.

2010 Team Record: (12-1)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (96-34)

14. Tom O’Brien, North Carolina St.

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ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 28: North Carolina State Wolfpack head coach Tom O'Brien celebrates after winning the Champs Sports Bowl against the West Virginia Mountineers at Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium on December 28, 2010 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike

In my opinion, one of the better coaches in the nation. I think N.C. State has a good chance to actually rival Florida St. for tops in the Atlantic Division in 2011. His program is starting to come around at N.C. St. after a 9-4 2010 season. Expect to see N.C. State move up the ranks once again.

2010 Team Record: (9-4)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (25-25)

13. Gary Pinkel, Missouri

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KANSAS CITY, MO - NOVEMBER 27: Head coach Gary Pinkel of the Missouri Tigers looks on from the sideliens during the game against the Kansas Jayhawks on November 27, 2010 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

It is going to be interesting to see how Missouri does without quarterback Blaine Gabbert, but after their 2010 surge, things are looking promising in Missouri. Pinkel has done a solid job during his tenure with Missouri and should keep his team in the top 15 once again.

2010 Team Record: (10-3)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (77-49)

12. Chris Petersen, Boise St.

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LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 06: Boise State Broncos head coach Chris Petersen watches from the sidelines against the Virginia Tech Hokies at FedExField on September 6, 2010 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Geoff Burke/Getty Images)

Boise St. repeatedly gets blamed for its schedule, but I don’t see how that is the head coaches fault. Like TCU, Boise St. has to play who they play. Should they be blamed for dominating? That is what Petersen will have the Broncos do once again in 2011: Dominate.

2010 Team Record: (12-1)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (61-5)

11. Steve Spurrier, South Carolina

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ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 31: Head coach Steve Spurrier of the South Carolina Gamecocks against the Florida State Seminoles during the 2010 Chick-fil-A Bowl at Georgia Dome on December 31, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Spurrier takes the progress South Carolina made in 2010 and pulls them closer to the top 10 in 2011. Spurrier is still one of the best coaches in the nation despite a rough 2010 which culminated in a loss to Florida St. in the Chick-Fil-A Bowl.

2010 Team Record: (9-5)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (44-33)

10. Bret Bielema, Wisconsin

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PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: Head coach Bret Bielema of the Wisconsin Badgers stands on the field during the game against the TCU Horned Frogs in the 97th Rose Bowl game on January 1, 2011 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Wisconsin has been on a tear since Bielema took over. They are turning into one of the most powerful teams in the nation. The Badgers could actually crack the top five if everything goes their way in 2011. They had a fantastic 2010 and should not hang their heads on a two-point loss to a good TCU team in the Rose Bowl.

2010 Team Record: (11-2)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (49-16)

9. Mark Dantonio, Michigan St.

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IOWA CITY, IA - OCTOBER 30: Michigan State Spartans head coach Mark Dantonio looks on from the sidelines during play against the University of Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium on October 30, 2010 in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 37-6 over Michigan State. (Pho

Michigan St. came out of nowhere last year and surprised everyone. This year, they’ll be on everyone’s radar. That’s fine. Dantonio has one of the most complete teams in the nation and an excellent defense despite the loss of linebacker Greg Jones. This team is going to be good for years under Dantonio.

2010 Team Record: (11-2)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (33-19)

8. Mike Gundy, Oklahoma St.

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AUSTIN, TX - OCTOBER 25: Head coach Mike Gundy of the Oklahoma State Cowboys during play against the Texas Longhorns at Texas Memorial Stadium on October 25, 2008 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Gundy has one of the top quarter-wide receiver tandems in the nation in Brandon Weeden and Justin Blackmon. These two are going to dominate for another season and will solidify Oklahoma St. as a top 10 team. Oklahoma St. has an offense that will blow away each opposing defense every single week of the season. It’s going to be exciting.

2010 Team Record: (11-2)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (47-29)

7. Gary Patterson, TCU

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PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: Head coach Gary Patterson of the TCU Horned Frogs holds the Rose Bowl Championship Trophy after defeating the Wisconsin Badgers 21-19 in the 97th Rose Bowl game on January 1, 2011 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/

TCU could very well go undefeated once again, but they’ll be snubbed of a Championship opportunity once again. People will once again question TCU’s schedule. Really though, as long as they’re going undefeated, it’s hard to complain. They can only play who they play…

2010 Team Record: (13-0)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (98-28)

6. Les Miles, LSU

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ARLINGTON, TX - JANUARY 07: Head coach Les Miles of the Louisiana State University Tigers watches the score board during a timeout against the Texas A&M Aggies during the AT&T Cotton Bowl at Cowboys Stadium on January 7, 2011 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo

Miles takes LSU towards the top once again and pushes LSU closer towards another Championship. Miles stayed in LSU instead of taking the Michigan job and will show everyone the ship he built is one that will stay afloat for years to come. Miles is 5-for-6 in Bowl games since joining LSU. Expect his sixth victory in 2011.

2010 Team Record: (11-2)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (62-17)

5. Gene Chizik, Auburn

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SCOTTSDALE, AZ - JANUARY 11: Head coach Gene Chizik of the Auburn Tigers poses with the Coaches trophys during a press conference for the Tostitos BCS National Championship Game at the JW Marriott Camelback Inn on January 11, 2011 in Scottsdale, Arizona.

After their dream season, Auburn slips without Cam Newton and Nick Fairley. They still boast one of the most complete teams in the nation, but an undefeated season is out of the question without college’s most physically gifted player. Still, Auburn seems to gets the job done each year. 2011 will be no different.

2010 Team Record: (14-0)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (22-5)

4. Jim Tressel, Ohio St.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 04: Head coach Jim Tressel of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks on against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the Allstate Sugar Bowl at the Louisiana Superdome on January 4, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/G

Without Terrelle Pryor to open the season due to suspension, we’re going to see once again just how great Tressel is. Tressel weathers the storm and causes many to question Pryor’s talent. The good news for Ohio St. fans is that Tressel has the entire offseason to prepare for Pryor’s absence. I’m not worried and you shouldn’t be either.

2010 Team Record: (12-1)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (106-22)

3. Nick Saban, Alabama

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GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 10: Head coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide looks on from the sideline during the Tostitos BCS National Championship Game at University of Phoenix Stadium on January 10, 2011 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Ronald Martin

In my opinion, the best coach in the nation. Alabama stumbled in 2010 but Saban will make sure they’re not down for long, he’s too good for that. Trent Richardson will emerge as one of the top backs in the nation to lead this team to victory after victory. They could potentially go undefeated.

2010 Team Record: (10-3)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (43-11)

2. Bob Stoops, Oklahoma

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GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 01: Head coach Bob Stoops looks on while taking on the Connecticut Huskies during the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl at the Universtity of Phoenix Stadium on January 1, 2011 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Stoops brings Oklahoma back to the top again, advancing to the BCS National Championship after going undefeated. The Sooners will boast the best all-around team in the nation and could very well challenge Oregon for the No. one spot in the rankings out of the gate.

2010 Team Record: (12-2)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (129-31)

1. Chip Kelly, Oregon

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GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 10: Head coach Chip Kelly of the Oregon Ducks calls a time out during their 22-19 loss to the Auburn Tigers during the Tostitos BCS National Championship Game at University of Phoenix Stadium on January 10, 2011 in Glendale, Arizon

Oregon goes undefeated again, advancing to the BCS National Championship.

This team is still loaded on offense. They’re a resilient team. Although I think the loss of Casey Matthews will hurt, the offense will overcome the weakened defense to take the top spot in the rankings. LaMichael James could very well be the Heisman winner this season with Cam Newton now in the NFL and Andrew Luck without coach Jim Harbaugh.

2010 Team Record: (12-1)

Coaches All-Time Team Record: (22-4)