NCAA Power Rankings

               School                Record       Conference          Previous Ranking                                             

1.)           Alabama              0-0          SEC                         -

When you win the national championship and return the core of your team, you have to be the nation’s best team; right?

2.)           Ohio State           0-0          Big 10                    -

A less than challenging schedule combined with a load of talent has the Buckeyes as a near shoe-in to play for the title.

3.)           Florida                  0-0          SEC                         -

They may have lost the most prominent figure in recent NCAA years but the Gator Nation has a few tricks up its sleeve.

4.)           Texas                    0-0          Big XII                    -

They were an injury short of actually making Alabama have to try. Now they bring lots of talent, albeit inexperienced, to the table.

5.)           Oklahoma           0-0          Big XII                    -

This might be the most overlooked team in the country. You could easily see them in the title game if they beat Texas and out of conference foe FSU.

6.)           Virginia Tech      0-0          ACC                        -

I have the Hookies here because of the returning offense coupled with an always tenacious defense. The will be Boise State in an early season show down.

7.)           Iowa                      0-0          Big 10                    -

The Hawkeyes never get the credit they deserve because they refuse to be flashy. If you poll most of the nation’s coaches you’d realize that this is their least favorite team to play.

8.)           Boise State         0-0          WAC                      -

The Broncos are always a battle for traditional powerhouses. The reason is because of a nice wealth of talent and a cake walk schedule outside of 2 “hard” games per season.

9.)           Nebraska             0-0          Big XII                    -

Bo Pelini might not have the most explosive offense but his defense will always be one of the nation’s best. Think of Nebraska as a less talented Alabama.

10.)        Miami                   0-0          ACC                        -

The Hurricanes are finally ready to make a statement and win the ACC. Well, it won’t be that easy but they have a legitimate chance of doing so this year.

11.)        Oregon                 0-0          Pac-10                   -

The Ducks have a lot of starters coming back and one of the nation’s top rushers. Unfortunately they lost Masoli, which has made the gap between them and the Pac(10) lessen.

12.)        TCU                        0-0          MWC                     -

Dalton, Carder, Kerley, and a host of others will try to turn it on for a second consecutive undefeated regular season; easier said than done my friends.

13.)        Pittsburgh           0-0          Big East                 -

The Panthers should be the best team in the big least this season. Dion Lewis and Jonathan Baldwin should put up big numbers this year.

14.)        Wisconsin            0-0          Big 10                    -

Wisconsin is often overlooked but seldom forgotten. Every season they play opponents to a close final. Just ask Miami, in their own state mind you, how easy it is to beat this team.

15.)        Florida State       0-0          ACC                        -

A high powered offense could lead this squad to an ACC title; that’s if the defense coaches ever utilize its talent pool in the proper fashion.

16.)        LSU                        0-0          SEC                         -

What can I say about the Bayou Bengals? This is a walking soap opera yet they always seem to have talent. If Jordan Jefferson has even a decent season, expect a championship run. Remember Mauck and Flynn…exactly.

17.)        Auburn                 0-0          SEC                         -

I seem to remember some Auburn fans on an airport runway voicing a negative opinion of Gene Chizik with screams of 5 & 19! Well, I guess he’ll get a parade if he improves on last year’s performance.

18.)        Penn State          0-0          Big 10                    -

Joe Pa seems to get the job done even though he’s 173 years old! They have a lot of young talent and a great back in Evan Royster.

19.)        Arkansas              0-0          SEC                         -

One thing is certain about Bobby Petrino, he can coach his butt off on the college level. They have a deep offense with some talented defensive players. They could be this year’s SEC sleeper.

20.)        North Carolina   0-0          ACC                        -

I haven’t seen a defense like this since the ’01 Hurricanes. They have 8 guys who will probably get drafted this year! Unfortunately the offense isn’t a match.

21.)        Oregon State     0-0          Pac-10                   -

The Rodgers brothers are the driving force for the Beavers ’10 campaign. Expect a top 2 Pac-10 finish if they continue the success they’ve had the last two seasons.

22.)        Georgia Tech     0-0          ACC                        -

The hardest offense to plan for in FBS game play is the triple option. You can’t account for the actual speed until you see it firsthand.

23.)        Georgia              0-0          SEC                         -

Full of youth and talent last year, the Bulldogs didn’t have the best season. Now they’ve had a chance to touch the flame and they’re ready to compete for an SEC East title.

24.)        West Virginia     0-0          Big East                 -

The Mountaineers have lost way too much offensive talent to be successful in ’10. I think Noel Devine and Jock Sanders will have something to say about that.

25.)        Clemson              0-0          ACC                        -             

So you lose the most talented offensive player in college football. You have to suffer right? Well, Jaime Harper might have something to say about that. Don’t forget about a defense that has a few All-American candidates as well.