College Football Predictions 2011: 11 Conferences, 11 Champions

With school almost out, the summer training programs will soon be under way.

Then once training camp beings, virtually every media outlet on the local, regional and national levels will be making predictions.

So, let's get ahead of the curve and make some predictions of our own.

Barring any injuries, chances are not much will change between now and kickoff.

Therefore, here are all your 11 FBS conference champions.

ACC: Florida State Seminoles

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TALLAHASSEE, FL - NOVEMBER 27: The Florida State Seminoles run out of the tunnel during a game against the Florida Gators at Doak Campbell Stadium on November 27, 2010 in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

2010 RECORD: 10-4 (6-3)

2010 FINAL RANKING: No. 16

2010 CONFERENCE TURNOUT: ACC runner-up after losing 44-33 to Virginia Tech in the title game.

Despite the loss of QB Christian Ponder, E.J. Manuel is very capable of leading the Seminoles.

Not to mention the receiving core of Bert Reed, Willie Haulstead, Taiwan Easterling, and Rodney Smith are very experienced (each had at least 30 catches in 2010).

On the dark side, coach Jimbo Fisher sees the return of DE Brandon Jenkins (13.5 sacks), OLB Nigel Bradham (98 tackles, five sacks), and CBs Greg Reid and Xavier Rhodes (33 combined pass deflects and seven picks).

Not to mention, a top-notch recruiting class.

Big 12: Oklahoma Sooners

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STILLWATER, OK - NOVEMBER 27: Tightend James Hanna #82 of the Oklahoma Sooners beats out cornerback Andrew McGee #6 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys to score at Boone Pickens Stadium on November 27, 2010 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The Sooners beat the Cowboy

2010 RECORD: 12-2 (7-2)

2010 FINAL RANKING: No. 6

2010 CONFERENCE TURNOUT: Won the Big 12 title game 23-20 over Nebraska.

With QB Landry Jones and WR Ryan Broyles returning in 2011, the Oklahoma offense will once again be very dangerous.

The loss of RB DeMarco Murray will be tough, but the Sooners are known for reloading in the backfield.

On the defense however, DE Fran Alexander (seven sacks), OLB Travis Lewis (109 tackles, three picks), and CB Jamell Fleming (five picks, 14 pass break-ups) all come back.

Add in another sweet recruiting class, and coach Bob Stoops is thinking national championship.

Big East: West Virginia Mountaineers

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ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 28: Geno Smith #12 of the West Virginia Mountineers warms up during the Champs Sports Bowl against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium on December 28, 2010 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/G

2010 RECORD: 9-4 (5-2)

2010 FINAL RANKING: NA

2010 CONFERENCE TURNOUT: Big East runner-up because of the 16-13 OT loss to Connecticut in Week 8.

In 2011, the Mountaineers return a lot of talent, and are poised for a run at the conference title.

They'll have QB Geno Smith (over 2,700 yards passing and 24 TDs), WR/RB Tavon Austin (58 receptions, eight TDs), DEs Bruce Irvin and Julian Miller (combined for 23 sacks) and CB Keith Tandy (led Big East with six picks).

Not to mention, they get conference contenders Connecticut and Pittsburgh at home.

Big Ten: Michigan State Spartans

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STATE COLLEGE, PA - NOVEMBER 27: Head coach Mark Dantonio of the Michigan State Spartans leads his team onto the field before a game against the Penn State Nittany Lions on November 27, 2010 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. The Spartans w

2010 RECORD: 11-2 (7-1)

2010 FINAL RANKING: No. 14

2010 CONFERENCE TURNOUT: Co-Big Ten champion along with Wisconsin and Ohio State.

Offensively, Sparty has a lot returning, most notably with QB Kirk Cousins, RB Edwin Baker, and WR B.J. Cunningham.

Defensively, Michigan State loses two-time All-American and team MVP LB Greg Jones, along with his trusty sidekick LB Eric Gordon.

However, there is more depth at the defensive line, as well as two secondary starters coming back (Trenton Robinson and Johnny Adams).

Conference USA: UCF Knights

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MEMPHIS, TN - DECEMBER 29: The UCF Knights line up against the Mississippi State Bulldogs on December 29, 2007 at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee. The Bulldogs beat the Knights 10-3. (Photo by Joe Murphy/Getty Images)

2010 RECORD: 11-3 (8-1)

2010 FINAL RANKING: No. 20

2010 CONFERENCE TURNOUT: Won Conference USA title game 17-7 over SMU.

The Knights lose more on defense with SS Reggie Weams, OLB Derrick Hallman and OLB Bruce Miller gone to the NFL draft.

But, DE Darius Nall comes off a great season with 8.5 sacks and 14 QB hits.

With the ball, dual threat QB Jeffrey Godfrey (2,700 total yards, 22 TDs), and RBs Ronnie Weaver and Latavius Murray (22 combined TDs) will be exciting to watch.

MAC: Northern Illinois Huskies

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ANN ARBOR - SEPTEMBER 3: Quarterback Phil Horvath #3 of the Northern Illinois Huskies drops back to pass during the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium on September 3, 2005 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan defeated Northern Illinois

2010 RECORD: 11-3 (8-1)

2010 FINAL RANKING: NA

2010 CONFERENCE TURNOUT: MAC runner-up after losing 26-21 to Miami (Ohio) in the title game.

Once again the Huskies could contend for a MAC title as double duty QB Chandler Harnish is back (over 3,000 total yards, 28 TDs).

The defense however, does lose some talent in Alex Kube, Jake Coffman, and Chris Smith.

But, Tyrone Clark, Devon Butler, and Sean Proger are back for another go.

Mountain West: Boise State Broncos

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BOISE, ID - SEPTEMBER 25: Linebacker Billy Derome #25 of the Boise State Broncos leads his team onto the field before the game against the Oregon State Beavers at Bronco Stadium on September 25, 2010 in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Otto Kitsinger III/Getty I

2010 RECORD: 12-1 (7-1)

2010 FINAL RANKING: No. 7

2010 CONFERENCE TURNOUT: Finished second in the WAC after losing 34-31 to Nevada in overtime.

Under center, QB Kellen Moore is back for his senior season after a sensational 2010 campaign.

Then, in the backfield, RB Doug Martin joins Moore to lead the offense.

The Broncos defense takes a hit in losing SS Jeron Johnson and CB Brandyn Thompson to the NFL draft.

However, look for DEs Shea McClellin and Tyron Crawford (combined for 20.5 sacks) to add more pressure to the QB, as well as maintaining the rush defense.

Pac-12: Oregon Ducks

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CORVALLIS, OR - DECEMBER 04: Head Coach Chip Kelly of the Oregon Ducks prepares with his team before the game against the Oregon State Beavers during the 114th Civil War on December 4, 2010 at the Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Oregon. (Photo by Jonathan F

2010 RECORD: 12-1 (9-0)

2010 FINAL RANKING: No. 3

2010 CONFERENCE TURNOUT: Won the Pac-10 after going unbeaten in the regular season.

For as good as the Ducks were on offense in 2010, they actually could be better in 2011.

In having experience, players like QB Darron Thomas and RB LaMichael James are now seasoned veterans.

Move to the defense and we see CB Cliff Harris back in the secondary with FS John Boyett.

Both combined for 11 picks and 37 pass break-ups, not to mention Harris is arguably the best return man in all the land.

SEC: South Carolina Gamecocks

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COLUMBIA, SC - OCTOBER 30: The South Carolina Gamecocks run on to the field against the Tennessee Volunteers at Williams-Brice Stadium on October 30, 2010 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

2010 RECORD: 9-5 (5-4)

2010 FINAL RANKING: No. 22

2010 CONFERENCE TURNOUT: SEC runner-up after losing 56-17 to Auburn in the title game.

Fans of the SEC will most likely disagree, but South Carolina has a lot returning in 2010 in addition to the No. 1 recruit coming in (for a second consecutive season).

They'll have RB Marcus Lattimore, WR Alshon Jeffery and QB Stephen Garcia (still need him despite offseason issues).

Then they have No. 1 recruit Jadeveon Clowney aside fellow sack-masters Melvin Ingram and Devin Harris (combined for 17 sacks).

Also, CB Stephon Gilmore is back after leading the team with 79 tackles and three picks. 

Sun Belt: Troy Trojans

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 18: Members of the Troy University Trojans celebrate after defeating the Ohio University Bobcats 48-21 during the R&L Carriers New Orleans Bowl at the Louisiana Superdome on December 18, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo

2010 RECORD: 8-5 (6-2)

2010 FINAL RANKING: NA

2010 CONFERENCE TURNOUT: Sun Belt runner-up after losing 52-35 to Florida International in the regular season.

After a solid 2010 campaign, the Troy Trojans ended it with a dominating 48-21 win over the Ohio Bobcats in the New Orleans Bowl.

What's interesting here was the play of QB Corey Robinson who threw for over 3,700 yards and 28 TDs, as a freshman.

Defending the end-zone, we see the return of ILB Xavier Lamb (led team with 91 tackles) and DE Jonathan Massaquoi (13.5 sacks).

WAC: Hawaii Warriors

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HONOLULU - SEPTEMBER 02: Levi Legay #53, Shane Austin #10, and Jett Jasper #82 of the University of Hawaii Warriors and other team members rush out of the tunnel to take the field in their season opener against the University of Southern California Trojan

2010 RECORD: 10-4 (7-1)

2010 FINAL RANKING: NA

2010 CONFERENCE TURNOUT: Finished third in the WAC behind Boise State and Nevada.

Vili Fehoko and the Warrior faithful must be very excited about the 2011 season with Boise State and Nevada now in the Mountain West.

In any event, Hawaii should ease their way to another WAC title behind the right arm of QB Bryant Moniz (5,040 yards, 39 TDs).

The defensive leaders will be OLBs Corey Paredes (151 tackles, four picks, nine pass deflects) and Aaron Brown (83 tackles, five sacks, three picks, nine pass deflects).