Swilson's 2006 College Football Preseason Top 25
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by user Swilson3
Ah, can you feel it? It's that time of the year again. The hype and debate of football season is here. No, the actual games don't begin for another month or so. But for College Football fans, the anticaption is half the fun. There will be millions of preseason polls coming out in the next couple of weeks. Everyone will be talking about whether or not Ohio State will get by Texas this year. Whether or not Notre Dame is worth the hype. How will USC rebound from the devestating NC game? Can Texas compete without Vince Young? Which non-BCS team will break into the action with the extra BCS game? There are thousands of questions, as this is one of the most open seasons in recent memory. There is no clear team set up to dominate the competition. Here is one fan's prediction of how it will all play out. Sit back, hold on, and enjoy the ride.
Preseason Top 25
1. Ohio State
- Biggest Question Mark: Do the Bucks have the talent to replace 3 first round draft picks on defense?
- Most Valuable Player: QB Troy Smith, Sr.
- Killer Game: @ Texas, Sept. 9
- Upset Alert: @ Michigan St, Oct. 14
2. Notre Dame
- Biggest Question Mark: Will the defensive experience keep Notre Dame from entering too many shoot outs?
- Most Valuable Player: QB Brady Quinn, Sr.
- Killer Game: @ USC, Nov. 25
- Upset Alert: @ Navy, Oct. 28
3. Texas
- Biggest Question Mark: What will Texas offense post-Vince Young look like?
- Most Valuable Player: FS Michael Griffin, Sr.
- Killer Game: Ohio State, Sept. 9
- Upset Alert: @ Nebraska, Oct. 21
4. Auburn
- Biggest Question Mark: Will the Auburn offense have enough WR talent to play balanced football?
- Most Valuable Player: TB Kenny Irons, Sr.
- Killer Game: LSU, Sept. 16
- Upset Alert: @ South Carolina, Sept. 28
5. USC
- Biggest Question Mark: Will the Trogans be able to reload the offensive talent?
- Most Valuable Player: SE Dwayne Jarret, Jr.
- Killer Game: Notre Dame, Nov. 25
- Upset Alert: Arizona State, Oct. 14
6. LSU
- Biggest Question Mark: Who should be the starting QB for the Tigers?
- Most Valuable Player: WR Dwayne Bowe, Sr.
- Killer Game: @ Florida, Oct. 7
- Upset Alert: Fresno State, Oct. 21
7. Oklahoma
- Biggest Question Mark: Can the offensive line hold the wolves at bay?
- Most Valuable Player: RB Adrian Peterson, Jr.
- Killer Game: Texas, Oct. 7
- Upset Alert: @ Texas A&M, Nov. 4
8. California
- Biggest Question Mark: Can Cal navagate a tough schedule?
- Most Valuable Player: RB Marshawn Lynch, Jr.
- Killer Game: @ USC, Nov. 18
- Upset Alert: @ Oregon State, Sept. 30
9. Iowa
- Biggest Question Mark: Can the Hawkeye's replace Chad Greenway and Abdul Hodge?
- Most Valuable Player: QB Drew Tate, Sr.
- Killer Game: Ohio State, Sept. 30
- Upset Alert: Minnesota, Nov. 18
10. Miami (FL)
- Biggest Question Mark: How will the 'Canes respond to Peach Bowl disaster?
- Most Valuable Player: TE Greg Olsen, Jr.
- Killer Game: Virginia Tech, Nov. 4
- Upset Alert: @ Virginia, Nov. 18
11. Georgia
- Biggest Question Mark: Can the Bulldogs replace Shockley, Blue, Pope, and Golston?
- Most Valuable Player: DE Quentin Moses, Sr.
- Killer Game: @ Florida, Oct. 28
- Upset Alert: @ South Carolina, Sept. 9
12. Penn State
- Biggest Question Mark: Will Joe Pa have the talent to replace key players on offense?
- Most Valuable Player: OLB Paul Posluszny, Sr.
- Killer Game: @ Notre Dame, Sept. 9
- Upset Alert: @ Purdue, Oct. 28
13. Florida
- Biggest Question Mark: Will the Meyer offense be effective in year two?
- Most Valuable Player: QB Chris Leak, Sr.
- Killer Game: Georgia, Oct. 28
- Upset Alert: UCF, Sept. 9
14. Michigan
- Biggest Question Mark: Will Llyod Carr be able to keep his team from collapsing again?
- Most Valuable Player: WR/KR Steve Breaston, Sr.
- Killer Game: @ Notre Dame, Sept. 16
- Upset Alert: @ Minnesota, Sept. 30
15. Louisville
- Biggest Question Mark: Will the Cardinals have a defense that is worthy of this mega offense?
- Most Valuable Player: QB Brian Broham, Jr.
- Killer Game: Miami (Fl), Sept. 16
- Upset Alert: @ Pittsburgh, Nov. 25
16. Alabama
- Biggest Question Mark: How well will the Tide break in new QB?
- Most Valuable Player: TB Kenneth Darby, Sr.
- Killer Game: @ Florida, Sept 30.
- Upset Alert: Mississippi State, Nov. 4
17. West Virginia
- Biggest Question Mark: Will the run first offense, led by Pat White, still suprise defenses in 2006?
- Most Valuable Player: TB Steve Slaton, So.
- Killer Game: @ Louisville, Nov. 2
- Upset Alert: South Florida, Nov. 25
18. Florida State
- Biggest Question Mark: How will Florida St cope with just 10 starters returning?
- Most Valuable Player: WLB Buster Davis, Sr.
- Killer Game: Florida, Nov. 25
- Upset Alert: @ Maryland, Oct. 28
19. Texas Tech
- Biggest Question Mark: How will the Red Raiders replace both QB and RB?
- Most Valuable Player: WR Jarret Hicks, Sr.
- Killer Game: Texas, Oct. 28
- Upset Alert: @ Colorado, Oct. 14
20. Boston College
- Biggest Question Mark: Can BC break the tradition of being an always good, but never great football program?
- Most Valuable Player: QB Matt Ryan, Jr.
- Killer Game: @ Miami, Nov. 25
- Upset Alert: @ Wake Forest, Nov. 4
21. Virginia Tech
- Biggest Question Mark: Do the Hokies have what it takes to replace several holes on offense?
- Most Valuable Player: ROV Aaron Rouse, Sr.
- Killer Game: @ Miami (Fl), Nov. 4
- Upset Alert: Southern Miss, Oct. 21
22. Nebraska
- Biggest Question Mark: Is Nebraska ready to run with the big boys again?
- Most Valuable Player: QB Zach Taylor, Sr.
- Killer Game(s): @ USC, Sept. 16 and Texas, Oct 21
- Upset Alert: @ Kansas State, Oct 14
23. Oregon State
- Biggest Question Mark: The Beavers are talented, but can they stay focused?
- Most Valuable Player: PK Alexis Serna, Jr.
- Killer Game: USC, Oct. 28
- Upset Alert: @ Hawaii, Dec. 2
24. TCU
- Biggest Question Mark: Can TCU crash the BCS party?
- Most Valuable Player: TB Robert Merrill, Sr.
- Killer Game: Texas Tech, Sept. 16
- Upset Alert: @ UNLV, Nov. 4
25. Boise State
- Biggest Question Mark: Can new coach keep the Broncos rolling?
- Most Valuable Player: QB Jared Zabransky, Sr.
- Killer Game: Oregon State, Sept. 7
- Upset Alert: @ San Jose State, Nov. 11
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Sun 07/30/06, 8:26 am EST
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