Coaches Announce Top 25

Obviously, USC merits prime billing. However, LSU, Ohio State, Oklahoma are suspect. They possess offensive deficiencies. Florida, Michigan, and West Virginia have superior talent. They should excel. Texas and Wisconsin could emerge. Penn State, Tennessee and UCLA are intriguing sleepers.

1. USC
2. LSU
3. Florida
4. Texas
5. Michigan
6. West Virginia
7. Wisconsin
8. Oklahoma
9. Virginia Tech
10. Ohio State
11. Louisville
12. California
13. Georgia
14. Auburn
15. Tennessee
16. Rutgers
17. UCLA
18. Penn State
19. Nebraska
20. Arkansas
21. Florida State
22. TCU
23. Boise State
24. Hawaii
25. Texas A&M