Click on a team below to find out more (predicted record in parentheses):

1. USC (11-1)
2. West Virginia (11-1)
3. Ohio State (10-2)
4. Florida (10-2)
5. LSU (10-2)
6. Texas (10-2)
7. Michigan (10-2)
8. Boise State (11-1)
9. Auburn (9-3)
10. Louisville (9-3)
11. Arkansas (9-3)
12. Oklahoma (9-3)
13. Virginia Tech (9-3)
14. UCLA (9-3)
15. Wisconsin (9-3)
16. Rutgers (9-3)
17. Oregon State (8-4)
18. Tennessee (8-4)
19. Wake Forest (8-4)
20. Boston College (8-4)
21. Nebraska (8-4)
22. Texas Christian (8-4)
23. Georgia Tech (8-4)
24. Arizona (8-4)
25. Oklahoma State (8-4)
26. Penn State (8-4)
27. Georgia (7-5)
28. Miami (7-5)
29. Notre Dame (7-5)
30. BYU (8-4)
31. California (7-5)
32. Hawaii (9-3)
33. Florida State (7-5)
34. Maryland (7-5)
35. South Carolina (7-5)
36. Clemson (7-5)
37. South Florida (7-5)
38. Texas Tech (7-5)
39. Utah (7-5)
40. San Jose State (7-5)

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Coach:
Chan Gailey

Last year:
9-5 overall but 7-1 as the ACC Coastal Division champion. Tech lost to West Virginia in a 38-35 shoot-out in the Toyota Gator Bowl.

Offense: The big challenge is replacing four-year starting quarterback Reggie Ball. Junior left-hander Taylor Bennett was impressive in the Gator Bowl when he played for the academically ineligible Ball, throwing for 326 yards and three touchdowns. Tashard Choice returns after leading the ACC in rushing last season with 1,473 yards. The offense will miss all-world wide receiver Calvin Johnson, now in the NFL.

Defense: Eight starters are back, including linebacker Philip Wheeler and safety Jamal Lewis. Defensive coordinator Jon Tenuta needs replacements for tackle Joe Anoai and linebacker KaMichael Hall, both of whom exhausted their eligibility.

Schedule: Tech opens the season on the road at Notre Dame. Maryland and Miami are other road tests.

Prediction: 8-4

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