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July 31st, 2008, 06:30 PM
1. Southern California - Final 2007 Rivals.com ranking: 2nd | Highlights
Mark Sanchez and the rest of the offense will have to jell before Sept. 13, when USC plays Ohio State in a potential national title elimination game. Read the full preview
2. Georgia - Final 2007 Rivals.com ranking: 6th | Highlights
The Bulldogs face lofty expectations and the not-so-small matter of getting through perhaps the nation's toughest schedule. Read the full preview
3. Ohio State - Final 2007 Rivals.com ranking: 6th | Highlights
This edition of the Buckeyes may be better than the previous two. But unlike the 2006 and 2007 squads, this team may finish the job. Read the full preview
4. Oklahoma - Final 2007 Rivals.com ranking: 8th | Highlights
Yes, the Sooners are in the national championship picture, which would have locals going loco at most places. But that's status quo in Norman. Read the full preview
5. Missouri - Final 2007 Rivals.com ranking: 5th | Highlights
With a Heisman-contending quarterback, a big-play receiver, an experienced defense and a favorable schedule, Missouri has a legitimate shot at the national title. Read the full preview
6. Florida - Final 2007 Rivals.com ranking: 20th | Highlights
It's a title-worthy offense. The defense has some issues, though, and those issues could keep Florida from playing for its second national championship in the past three seasons. Read the full preview
7. Auburn - Final 2007 Rivals.com ranking: 15th | Highlights
Auburn hasn't won the SEC West since its undefeated season of 2004, but that could change in '08. Despite a new QB and two new coordinators, the Tigers the talent. Read the full preview
8. West Virginia - Final 2007 Rivals.com ranking: 4th | Highlights
If the defense can play a little better than average, the Mountaineers have enough offense to advance to the BCS title game they came so close to reaching last season. Read the full preview
9. Clemson - Final 2007 Rivals.com ranking: 29th | Highlights
Clemson still hasn't reached the ACC Championship Game despite having one of the league's top talent bases each of the past three seasons. If not now, when? Read the full preview
10. LSU - Final 2007 Rivals.com ranking: 7th | Highlights
LSU's QB situation and a demanding road schedule make it difficult to predict a repeat national title, but the Tigers have enough talent to merit a spot in the top 10. Read the full preview
Mark Sanchez and the rest of the offense will have to jell before Sept. 13, when USC plays Ohio State in a potential national title elimination game. Read the full preview
2. Georgia - Final 2007 Rivals.com ranking: 6th | Highlights
The Bulldogs face lofty expectations and the not-so-small matter of getting through perhaps the nation's toughest schedule. Read the full preview
3. Ohio State - Final 2007 Rivals.com ranking: 6th | Highlights
This edition of the Buckeyes may be better than the previous two. But unlike the 2006 and 2007 squads, this team may finish the job. Read the full preview
4. Oklahoma - Final 2007 Rivals.com ranking: 8th | Highlights
Yes, the Sooners are in the national championship picture, which would have locals going loco at most places. But that's status quo in Norman. Read the full preview
5. Missouri - Final 2007 Rivals.com ranking: 5th | Highlights
With a Heisman-contending quarterback, a big-play receiver, an experienced defense and a favorable schedule, Missouri has a legitimate shot at the national title. Read the full preview
6. Florida - Final 2007 Rivals.com ranking: 20th | Highlights
It's a title-worthy offense. The defense has some issues, though, and those issues could keep Florida from playing for its second national championship in the past three seasons. Read the full preview
7. Auburn - Final 2007 Rivals.com ranking: 15th | Highlights
Auburn hasn't won the SEC West since its undefeated season of 2004, but that could change in '08. Despite a new QB and two new coordinators, the Tigers the talent. Read the full preview
8. West Virginia - Final 2007 Rivals.com ranking: 4th | Highlights
If the defense can play a little better than average, the Mountaineers have enough offense to advance to the BCS title game they came so close to reaching last season. Read the full preview
9. Clemson - Final 2007 Rivals.com ranking: 29th | Highlights
Clemson still hasn't reached the ACC Championship Game despite having one of the league's top talent bases each of the past three seasons. If not now, when? Read the full preview
10. LSU - Final 2007 Rivals.com ranking: 7th | Highlights
LSU's QB situation and a demanding road schedule make it difficult to predict a repeat national title, but the Tigers have enough talent to merit a spot in the top 10. Read the full preview