After about 2 weeks I will also release my top ten (free of bias or preseason poll bs).
ACC- Virginia Tech
-I've seen this movie before--everyone on Florida State's bandwagon. What's different this time is a head coach. I think FSU will be solid--maybe even top 10. However VT has a fluff schedule. They have an amazing chance to go undefeated even with losing QB Tyrod Taylor and RBs Ryan Williams and Darren Evans. Their new QB, Logan Thomas (a physical specimen btw) has his toughest road test is at Georgia Tech. Yeah, nothing too challenging. They could contend for a BCS title berth because of them running the table.
Big East- South Florida
-I got the Bulls as the only team from Florida heading to the BCS. Not because they are the best team (in fact I still think they are the 4th best in Florida) but because the Big East is such hot garbage. They get the top preseason contender, West Virginia, in Tampa to end the year. And their toughest road trips are to Rutgers and Pitt in conference. Also, keep an eye on them to give Notre Dame a run for their money in the opener.
Big Ten (twelve)- Ohio State
-The Badgers look like the most complete team in the conference--especially with the addition of Russell Wilson but they get fellow division (I'm not saying legends or leaders division because I honestly don't know) opponents Michigan State and Ohio State away from home. Ohio State gets pretty much every tough game at home. Overall I think they could struggle to start the season--but they get talent back after the suspensions in the form of Mike Adams, DeVier Posey, Brandon Saine, and others. I think the Buckeyes handle the Spartans in the Big Ten Title game.
Big 12 (ten)- Oklahoma
-Nothing earth shattering here as they are the preseason number one by most publications. The Big 12 actually got tougher in my opinion. While they would play everyone in the South division regardless, they will now also have to play teams like Missouri and Kansas State every year as well. And no longer is Baylor a walkover. However, this team has just wayyy too much talent and I don't think Texas has come back enough yet to make a serious challenge to the Sooners crown. Landry Jones is an intriguing heisman candidate.
Pac 12- Oregon
-I don't think Oregon will go undefeated...in fact I see them losing to both LSU and Stanford. However I see the Cardinal faltering in other games outside of their home tilt with the Ducks, pushing Oregon into the Pac 12 Title Game. Darron Thomas and LaMichael James should be a dynamic combo again, and look out for freshman DeAnthony Thomas (electric speed) to have an impact on the offense as well.
SEC- Alabama
-Hands down, Bama is the best team in the nation. Their defense which was down by Saban's standards returns 10 of their 11 starters and they may actually be better at QB with both A.J. McCarron and Phillip Sims competing for the gig. Also, they have this guy named Trent Richardson--maybe you have heard of him--who had he been eligible would have been the first back taken in the last NFL draft. Add up getting LSU and Arkansas at home this season and the Tide are my favorite not just to win the SEC but also the crystal ball in New Orleans at the end of the year.
BCS Bowl Projections
National Title: Alabama vs. Virginia Tech
Rose Bowl: Oregon vs. Ohio State
Fiesta Bowl: Oklahoma vs. Nebraska
Sugar Bowl: LSU vs. Texas A&M
Orange Bowl: South Florida vs. Boise State
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