Week One College Football Big Game Predictions

1*Boise State vs. 11*Virginia Tech
The Broncos offense is loaded with Kellen Moore passing to Austin Pettis and Titus Young while the defensive line is a team strength in Ryan Winterswyk and Billy Winn and will constantly pressure Tyrod Taylor.
7*TCU vs. 17*Oregon State
Both get immediately tested and the TCU defense will try to shut down Jacquizz Rodgers and new quarterback Ryan Katz. Andy Dalton will try to lead the Horned Frogs on offense but will have to ignore the pressure from tackle Stephen Paea.
18*UNC vs. 23*LSU
Maybe the best defense in the nation the Tar Heels with Robert Quinn, Marvin Austin and Bruce Carter will try to shut down Jordan Jefferson. Patrick Peterson will also try to shut down UNC's Greg Little.
20*Utah vs. 22*Pittsburgh
Despite many losses Utah is still one of the best football teams in the Mountain West. In one of their few tests this season Utah will rely heavily on running back Eddie Wide. The same goes for the Panthers and Dion Lewis.
*= My own preseason rankings.

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1. Buffalo Bills- Jake Locker, QB The Number One prospect is an obvoius for a choice that's starting QB is Trent Edwards.
2. Tampa Bay Buccaners- Mark Ingram, RB Former Heisman winner will give the Bucs an option to start right away.
3. St. Louis Rams- A.J. Green, WR Drafting Green will help break in Sam Bradford.
4. Kansas City Chiefs- Patrick Peterson, CB Peterson will give Todd Haley a confident back along side another young threat Brandon Flowers.
5. Oakland Raiders- Julio Jones, WR Will add some speed and will help Jason Campbell in his second season with the Raiders.
6. Cleveland Browns- Marcell Dareus, DT/DE A huge scary tackle/end Dareus will give Cleveland a dangerous linemen.
7. Jacksonville Jaguars- Andrew Luck, QB This could be David Garrard's final season with the Jaguars if they decide he isn't worth the money and Luck is the second best quarterback behind Locker.
8. Carolina Panthers- Jon Baldwin, WR He has a tight end frame and makes plays but may be a little high up on this board.
9. Detroit Lions- Von Miller, LB A very weak linebacker core might not be met in free agency and Miller can also blitz. He had 17 sacks last season for Texas A&M.
10. Denver Broncos- Cameron Heyward, DE Depending on his 2010 Heyward might go lower but the Broncos need an end.
11. Tennessee Titans- Greg Romeus, DE Huge Panther can back plays and the Titans need a threat on the line with no Kyle Vanden Bosch.
12. Arizona Cardinals- Prince Amukamara, CB Other than Dominique Rogers-Cromartie the Cardinals desperately need an opposite cornerback.
13. Seattle Seahawks- Jurrell Casey, DT The Seahawks could draft Robert Quinn but the tackle position is more needed.
14. Philadelphia Eagles- Robert Quinn, DE He's an explosive and confident end who the Eagles should move him to linebacker if they do draft him.
15. New York Giants- Travis Lewis, LB The Sooner makes plays up and down and should improve the weak Giant linebacker core.
16. Cincinnati Bengals- Anthony Costanzo, OT From Boston College Costanzo should improve a weak offensive line.
17. Wasington Redskins- Christian Ponder, QB Sure the Redskins have McNabb right now but he keeps getting older and Rex Grossman? Ponder should beat out Ryan Mallett.
18. Pittsburgh Steelers- Marvin Austin, DT Casey Hampton is getting older and the Steelers can't pass up Austin.
19. Chicago Bears- Joseph Barksdale, OT He's huge and will make the Bears offensive line improve.
20. Atlanta Falcons- Michael Floyd, WR Other than Roddy White and Tony Gonzalez the Falcons have no options for Matt Ryan to pass too.
21. New York Jets- Allen Bailey, LB/DE He makes many plays and should make Rex Ryan's defense even better.

College Football Preview: 5. Texas Longhorns(Updated)

Texas Longhorns, Number Five, Key Loss: LB Sergio Kindle
Vince Young, Colt McCoy. . . Garrett Gilbert? Gilbert will take over as the Longhorns starting quarterback now that Colt McCoy left. Luckily Gilbert has tons of options despite the loss of wide recevier Jordan Shipley, Malcolm Williams and James Kirkendoll. The ground game takes pressure off Gilbert also with Tre Newton, Cody Johnson and Fozzy Whittaker splitting carries. The offensive line may be a question as it returns Michael Huey and Kyle Hix. The defense took a hit when Sergio Kindle left but end Sam Acho had more sacks than Kindle recording 10. Other than the loss of Kindle the linebacker core is okay and the secondary looks strong. Chykie and Curtis Brown return along with Aaron Williams who could be a top draft pick. In the secondary the Longhorns lost kicker Hunter Lawrence who made the infamous field goal in the Big 12 championship to Texas to the BCS and beat down Nebraska.

Heisman Hopeful: Garrett Gilbert
Other Notable Players: Sam Acho
Key Games: Oct. 2 vs. Oklahoma Quick Pick: Young quarterbacks Garrett Gilbert and Landry Jones face off in what could decid the Big 12 championship game. Texas wins.
Oct. 16 vs. Nebraska Quick Pick: Nebraska will be motivated after the close loss and unstoppable Jared Crick will constantly pressure Gilbert. Nebraska wins.

College Football Preview: The Best Of the Rest: UConn Huskies

UConn Huskies, Un Ranked, Key Loss: CB Robert McClain
The Huskies are a good football team. No way to get around it. On offense, quarterback Zach Frazer isn't the best passer in the Big East but with wide receivers Kashif and Isiah Moore who make plays up and down the field. The Huskies don't need to pass too much though because they have backs Anthony Sherman and All Conference Selection Jordan Todman. The junior Todman had five 1,000 yard games in 2009. The offensive line is decent with guard Zach Hurd and Mike Ryan. On defense things look strong too. Three returning starters return in sophomore Jesse Joseph, junior Kendall Reyes and junior Twyon Martin. The linebacker core is loaded with All Big East linebacker Greg Lloyd, strong Scott Lutrus and All Conference Selection Lawrence Wilson. The secondary took hits when Robert McClain left and the Huskies lost Jasper Howard. On special teams, kicker Dave Teggart returns.

Heisman Hopeful: Jordan Todman
Other Notable Players: Lawrence Wilson
Key Games: Oct. 29 vs. West Virginia Quick Pick: In a ground game as Todman goes up against Mountaineer Noel Devine. Both have big games but West Virginia wins.
Nov. 11 vs. Pitt Quick Pick: With the loss of Bill Stull Pitt tries to run more with Dion Lewis but the linebacker core destroys Lewis. UConn wins.

College Football Preview: A Sneak Inside. . . The SEC

SEC Top Teams 1. Alabama 2. Florida 3. Arkansas 4. LSU 5. Georgia 6. Auburn
Top Star's At Each Position
Quarterback's
Greg McElroy, Alabama
Ryan Mallett, Arkansas
John Brantley, Florida
Jordan Jefferson, LSU
Running back's
Mark Ingram, Alabama
Trent Richardson, Alabama
Jeff Demps, Florida
Chris Rainey, Florida
Wide Receiver's
A.J. Green, Georgia
Julio Jones, Alabama
Terrance Toliver, LSU
Joe Adams, Arkansas
Randall Cobb, Kentucky
Offensive Linemen
Mike Pouncey, Florida
Ryan Pugh, Auburn
James Carpenter, Alabama
Clint Boling, Georgia
Defensive Front Seven
Jerrell Powe, Ole Miss
Josh Bynes, Auburn
Chris Marve, Vanderbilt
Justin Houston, Georgia
Dont'a Hightower, Alabama
Defensive Backs
Mark Barron, Alabama
Patrick Peterson, LSU
Ahmad Black, Florida
Inside Look: Coming off a spectacular season many have Alabama as number one because off Mark Ingram and Julio Jones. But many losses on defense will make it harder this season. John Brantley is taking over as the big man in Florida after four spectacular seasons with Tim Tebow. It wouldn't help that leading receivers Riley Cooper and Aaron Hernandez are also gone. Ryan Mallett fits in perfectly with Bobby Petrino's scheme in Arkansas. His options aren't limited either with receivers Greg Childs and Joe Adams and tight end D.J. Williams. LSU may have to kick it up a notch to save Les Miles job. Miles has had a number of disappointing seasons that overshadow his national championship win. A successful season lies in the lap of Jordan Jefferson and how good he will be with no Brandon LaFell. Georgia has talented receiver A.J. Green and end Justin Houston but what is holding up them back is what hurt them last year also: quarterback. Logan Gray is expected to fill in for Joe Cox. Auburn is coming off a brilliant season after a 5-0 start but they lost both quarterback Chris Todd and bruising back Ben Tate. Luckily the O-Line is loaded with two All SEC offensive linemen. The South Carolina Game cox are the SEC's biggest mystery. Beating teams like Ole Miss last season and getting shot down by others as it will be another up and down year. Kentucky lost one of the better secondary machines when Trevard Lindley left but they still have Randall Cobb, a talented wide out who is also a beast on special teams. A disappointment last year Ole Miss is trying to restore it's reputation. Jeremiah Masoli may start this season after being removed from the Oregon team. Jerrell Powe is a monster on the D-Line. Mississippi State has a good team but will have troubles in the tough SEC. The same goes for Vanderbilt.

College Football Preview: 4. Iowa Hawkeyes(Updated)

Iowa Hawkeyes, Number Four, Key Loss: OT Bryan Bulaga
It was an interesting season for Iowa last year. After getting to an undefeated mark the Hawkeyes faltered only to come back and beat Georgia Tech in the Orange Bowl. Quarterback Ricky Stanzi returns who is a strong passer but has too cut down on his high turnover numbers. Luckily for Stanzi he has one of the better Big Ten pass catchers in Derrell Johnson-Koulianos, an All Conference Selection who also helps the Hawkeyes on special teams. The ground game will likely be a trio of three backs in Adam Robinson, Brandon Wegher and Jewel Hampton. The O-Line lost Bulaga but it still returns a few starters. On defense, the line returns four starters including all Big 10 end Adrian Clayborn who uses his footwork too get into backfields. The linebacker core is coming off loses including Pat Angerer. Though the secondary is the strenght of the defense. Amari Speivey is gone but cornerback Shaun Prater returns and All Conference Selections Tyler Sash and Brett Greenwood come back both hard hitters. On special teams, both kicker Daniel Murray and punter Ryan Donahue.

Heisman Hopeful: Ricky Stanzi
Other Notable Players: Tyler Sash
Key Games: Oct. 23 vs. Wisconsin Quick Pick: Can the Hawkeyes secondary shut down underrated QB Scott Tolzien and John Clay? Iowa wins.
Nov. 20 vs. Ohio State Quick Pick: Terrelle Pryor goes up against Sash and the Heisman Hopeful hopes to get some last minute votes.

College Football Preview: A Sneak Inside. . . The Big 12

Big 12 Top Teams 1. Texas 2. Nebraska 3. Oklahoma 4. Missouri 5. Texas Tech 6. Texas A&M
Top Stars At Each Position
Quarterback's
Jerrod Johnson, Texas A&M
Blaine Gabbert, Missouri
Robert Griffin, Baylor
Garrett Gilbert, Texas
Running back's
DeMarco Murray, Oklahoma
Daniel Thomas, Kansas State
Baron Batch, Texas Tech
Roy Helu, Nebraska
Wide Receiver's/Tight End
James Kirkendoll, Texas
Malcolm Williams, Texas
Mike McNeill, Nebraska
Ryan Broyles, Oklahoma
Offensive Linemen
Chris Olson, Texas Tech
Marcel Jones, Nebraska
Defensive Front Seven
Von Miller, Texas A&M
Brian Duncan, Texas Tech
Jeremy Beal, Oklahoma
Jared Crick, Nebraska
Aldon Smith, Missouri
Defensive Back
Aaron Williams, Texas
Prince Amukamara, Nebraska
Quinton Carter, Oklahoma
Trent Hunter, Texas A&M
Inside Look: Even losing Colt McCoy, Sergio Kindle and Jordan Shipley Texas is still the best team in the Big 12 with Garrett Gilbert. Ndamukong Suh left Nebraska but the D-Line is still loaded with Jared Crick and cornerback Prince Amukamara in the secondary. A very tough 2010 will help Oklahoma this season. Landry Jones will be better in his second season as starter passing to Ryan Broyles and back DeMarco Murray. Missouri now has a quarterback in Blaine Gabbert in his second season as starter. Aldon Smith leads the talented defense. Texas Tech had a strong season last year after losing Michael Crabtree. But this season they will have deal with the loss of offensive linemen Brandon Carter. Luckily they still have Taylor Potts and Baron Batch with Brian Duncan, the end/linebacker. Talented quarterback Jerrod Johnson, who can pass and run for good yardage will lead Texas A&M this season. Back Cyrus Gray will take some pressure off Johnson and the defense is led with prospect Von Miller. Kansas State had a decent season last year and back Daniel Thomas is the senior phenom and should help out the Wildcats very much if he continues the season he had last season. Oklahoma State lost a lot of talent in quarterback Zac Robinson, wide receiver Dez Bryant and tackle Russell Okung and will break in a new offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen. Todd Reesing is gone and things do not look bright for the Kansas Jayhawks. Plus they fired off Mark Mangino and replaced him with Turner Gill who will have a tough time working with new sophomore QB Kale Pick. Baylor did lose some talent but talented quarterback Robert Griffin returns after an injury filled season. Colorado will try to have a strong season before their move to the Pac 10. A Cyclone team won a bowl last season and Iowa State tries to move up the Big 12 even more this season.

College Football Preview: 3. Ohio State Buckeyes (Updated)

Ohio State Buckeyes, Number Three, Key Loss: SS Kurt Coleman
There is good reason why fans are excited about Ohio State this season. Junior Terrelle Pryor returns with his second season as starter and is many's preseason favorite for Heisman. His options are good too with returning starters DeVier Posey and Dane Sanzenbacher. The ground game will take some pressure off him. Brandon Saine, an All Conference Selection, will get the job at tailback and can also come out of the backfield to catch passes. Daniel Herron will challenge him for carries with Saine. On the offensive line, All Big Ten guard Justin Boren returns and will keep opposing defenses out of the backfield. On defense, Cameron Heyward leads the line after the Buckeyes lost DE-LB Thaddeus Gibson. Heyward, a senior All Conference Selection, will use his frame to beat O-Lines. The linebacker core is good also. Ross Homan, an All Conference Selection is the main threat in the middle along with small but talented Brian Rolle. In the secondary, the Buckeyes lost Kurt Coleman but still returns three other starters.

Heisman Hopeful: Terrelle Pryor
Other Notable Players: Cameron Heyward
Key Games: Oct. 16 vs. Wisconsin Quick Pick: Can the strong Buckeyes stuff up back John Clay and quarterback Scott Tolzien. Ohio State wins.
Nov. 20 vs. Iowa Quick Pick: The Hawkeyes are great in big games and the strong secondary led by Tyler Sash want to beat up Pryor. Iowa wins.

What are updated posts? Updated posts are more in depth than the posts about top teams that have come up.

College Football Preview: The Best Of the Rest: Georgia Bulldogs

Georgia Bulldogs, Un Ranked, Key Loss: QB Joe Cox
Georgia is one of a number of SEC teams losing key players. Joe Cox isn't necessarily fantastic but was a strong starter. Junior Logan Gray will likely take his place. He has players to pass to. All Conference Selection A.J. Green can beat secondaries with his speed and agility. In the backfield everybody returns with backs Caleb King and Shaun Chapas. The offensive line will help the unexperienced QB's and backs. With All SEC tackle Clint Boling and center Ben Jones opposing defenses will have a tough time getting past this line. On defense, end Justin Houston is the star of the defense breaking through O-Lines. Houston is also an All Conference Selection. Though the rest of the line ia nothing to speak of. The linebacker core returns Daryll Gamble. In the secondary, junior Brandon Boykin returns but again the rest of the backs is pretty weak. On special teams, All SEC kicker Blair Walsh and punter Drew Butler return.

Heisman Hopeful: A.J. Green
Other Notable Players: Justin Houston
Key Games: Oct. 30 vs. Florida Quick Pick: Can the Bulldogs weak defense shut down new quarterback John Brantley? Florida wins.
Nov. 27 vs. Georgia Tech Quick Pick: A huge rivalry game means a ground game battle and both lost big defensive stars. Georgia Tech wins.

College Football Preview: A Sneak Inside. . . The Big 10

Big 10 Top Teams 1. Ohio State 2. Iowa 3. Wisconsin 4. Penn State 5. Michigan 6. Michigan State
Top Stars At Each Position
Quarterback's
Ricky Stanzi, Iowa
Terrelle Pryor, Ohio State
Scott Tolzien, Wisconsin
Adam Webber, Minnesota
Running back's
Evan Royster, Penn State
Mikel LeShoure, Illinois
Adam Robinson, Iowa
John Clay, Wisconsin
Wide Receiver's/Tight End
Derrell Johnson-Koulianos
DeVier Posey, Ohio State
Keith Smith, Purdue
Tandon Doss, Indiana
Offensive Linemen
Gabe Carimi, Wisconsin
John Moffitt, Wisconsin
Stefen Wisiniewski, Penn State
Defensive Front Seven
Greg Jones, Michigan State
Ryan Kerrigan, Purdue
Adrian Clayborn, Iowa
J.J. Watt, Wisconsin
Cameron Heyward
Defensive Back
Tyler Sash, Iowa
Drew Astorino, Penn State
Jay Valai, Wisconsin
Inside Look: After throwing Oregon around the field Ohio State and Terrelle Pryor are ready for big years. The defense is loaded with Cameron Heyward and Ross Homan. With a great offense and defense Iowa will be tough to beat. If Ricky Stanzi cuts down on his mistakes the Hawkeyes will challenge the Buckeyes. With bruiser John Clay Wisconsin is looking like the team a few years ago. Quarterback Scott Tolzien is one of the most underrated players in the Big 10. Penn State said good bye to Daryll Clark and Sean Lee but running back Evan Royster returns along with center Stefen Wisiniewski. Rich Rodriguez and Michigan still has to decide whether to start Tate Forcier or speedy Denard Robinson. The defense lost end Brandon Graham but it should be fine. With a strong defense Michigan State is a contender again in the Big 10. Greg Jones can make plays up and down and true freshman William Gholston could make plays. Purdue is my dark horse pick in the Big 10. Robert Mavre, who tranferred from Miami will start at QB passing to guys like Keith Smith and the defense has end Ryan Kerrigan. Pat Fitzgerald's Northwestern squad lost Mike Kafka but can contend if the defense holds up. Indiana has had years of losing and will have a tough time changing that this season. Tandon Doss, a skilled wideout, can also be a star in special teams returning punts and kicks. MinnesotaIllionis struggled last eyar because of the problems quarterback Isiah 'Juice' Williams. Luckily the Illini have Mikel LeShoure, who had a big game in last season's final game against Fresno State.