College Football Rankings
Printer-friendly versionCOLLEGE FOOTBALL 2011 PREASEASON TOP 25
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#1 Alabama Crimson Tide
Alabama may have the most talented roster in the country, led by a ferocious defense and veteran offensive line. Nick Saban’s bunch looks primed to keep the BCS Trophy in the state of Alabama... Read More
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#2 Oklahoma Sooners
Oklahoma looks to have the most complete team in the nation. The Sooners will look to win their seventh Big 12 title in ten years this fall, with a potent offense and athletic defense leading... Read More
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#3 Oregon Ducks
Oregon came close to winning it all last year, and several of the key pieces are back this season. While the defense has some holes to fill, Chip Kelly’s offense will be one of the nation’s best... Read More
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#4 Florida State Seminoles
The excitement is building around Tallahassee in Coach Jimbo Fisher’s second season as the head man. With a solid defense and offensive playmakers across the board, Florida State is the favorite... Read More
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#5 Boise State Broncos
Chris Petersen’s bunch caused many a BCS debate last season before losing at Nevada in late November. Boise State should be right back in that conversation this season, with an experienced... Read More
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#6 Notre Dame Fighting Irish
There is a ton of excitement for Brian Kelly’s second season in South Bend. Notre Dame has solid skill players and an experienced defense, so Irish expectations will be double-digit wins in 2011... Read More
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#7 Virginia Tech Hokies
Frank Beamer will have to replace his quarterback and top two runners, but there are plenty of good options on the Virginia Tech roster. With an experienced offensive line and sold defense, the... Read More
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#8 LSU Tigers
LSU lost some big time players to the NFL, but Les Miles will have a loaded roster once again. If they get solid quarterback play, the Tigers will challenge for the league crown and a BCS bowl... Read More
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#9 Ohio State Buckeyes
Ohio State is still a roster loaded with talent. Even without some of their stars for the first five games, the Buckeyes are still the top candidate to win the new 12-team Big Ten.
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#10 Nebraska Cornhuskers
The Cornhuskers will have one of the best defenses in the country this season. If they can find stability at the quarterback position, Nebraska will compete for the league crown and a BCS bowl... Read More
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#11 Texas A&M Aggies
Texas A&M was one of top teams in the country last year after Ryan Tannehill took over at quarterback. The Aggies should score a ton of points this season, and the defense should improve... Read More
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#12 Oklahoma State Cowboys
The Cowboys’ offense set records last season, and quarterback Brandon Weeden and All-America receiver Justin Blackmon are back for more. If the defensive front seven can get up to speed, OSU... Read More
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#13 Stanford Cardinal
The David Shaw era begins in Palo Alto, and he has the ideal player to lead his team in quarterback Andrew Luck. If the defense is as good as last year, Stanford will challenge Oregon in the Pac... Read More
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#14 Georgia Bulldogs
The Aaron Murray-led offense should be solid this season, even with the loss of top Bulldog A.J. Green. The defense, in is its second year of the 3-4 scheme, may hold the key to success in... Read More
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#15 TCU Horned Frogs
Coach Gary Patterson has elevated the TCU program to perennial power status, but the defense will have to lead the way this season after the loss of quarterback Andy Dalton.
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#16 Arkansas Razorbacks
Arkansas has a new quarterback in Tyler Wilson, but many weapons return from last year’s loaded offense. With experience back on defense, Bobby Petrino should have one of his most complete teams... Read More
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#17 West Virginia Mountaineers
With new offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen directing an already talented group, the Mountaineers should put a ton of points on the scoreboard.
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#18 Florida Gators
The Gators have a young and talented defense, but the offense must rebound from last year’s lack of production. If new coordinator Charlie Weis’ crew can put more points on the board, Florida... Read More
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#19 Miami Hurricanes
Miami will have a lightning-fast defense and an experienced offensive line, but stability is badly needed at quarterback.
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#20 USC Trojans
Quarterback Matt Barkley and safety T.J. McDonald will try to lead a young, but immensely talented group to the league’s first-ever title tilt.
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#21 South Carolina Gamecocks
South Carolina brings back two of the best skill players – running back Marcus Lattimore and receiver Alshon Jeffery – in the country, but they will need stability at quarterback to return to... Read More
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#22 Michigan St Spartans
After earning a share of the Big Ten title last year, the Spartans have their sights set on winning the conference outright. Getting past new division rival Nebraska won’t be easy, but Michigan... Read More
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#23 Wisconsin Badgers
Last season, UW won a share of its first Big Ten Conference title since 1999, and this fall the Badgers should battle Ohio State, Penn State and Illinois for the inaugural Leaders Division title... Read More
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#24 Texas Longhorns
The lack of leadership, playmaking and game-planning on offense in 2010 were huge contributors to the Longhorns’ shocking 5–7 record. The aftermath of Mack Brown’s first losing season as a head... Read More
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#25 Missouri Tigers
Missouri’s muddled quarterback picture cleared up in early May with Tyler Gabbert’s surprising announcement that he intended to transfer.
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#26 Iowa Hawkeyes
Iowa began 2010 as a preseason top 25 team, but finished with a disappointing 8-5 record. Despite some personnel losses, hopes are high for a turnaround in 2011.
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#27 Mississippi State Bulldogs
The Bulldogs are on the rise, but must navigate a difficult schedule once again in 2011.
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#28 Arizona State Sun Devils
With 11 starters returning and back-to-back wins to close out 2010, the Sun Devils are a team headed in the right direction.
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#29 Air Force Falcons
The Falcons aren't ready to challenge Boise State or TCU for the Mountain West title, but they could contend for a spot in the top 25 this season.
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#30 Penn State Nittany Lions
If the quarterback situation is settled, Penn State could make a run at the division title this year.
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#31 NC State Wolfpack
NC State appears to have the talent in place to continue as a winning program.
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#32 Illinois Fighting Illini
There shouldn't be a quarterback controversy in Illinois until 2014.
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#33 Maryland Terrapins
While the Terps lost their head coach and both coordinators, their cornerstones remain intact.
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#36 North Carolina Tarheels
The success of the Tar Heels depends largely on their new quarterback.
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#37 Tennessee Volunteers
The Vols should find themselves fighting for a bowl berth in November.
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#40 Michigan Wolverines
The school's new coaching staff is attempting to fix what's not broken.
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#42 Auburn Tigers
After winning the national title last season, the Tigers are in rebuild mode.
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#43 Syracuse Orange
Doug Marrone has Syracuse headed in the right direction, but the Orange suffered some key losses from last year's team.
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#44 Washington Huskies
Despite the loss of Jake Locker, the Huskies are on the rise in the Pac-12.
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#45 Boston College Eagles
If Boston College wants to challenge in the ACC Atlantic, the passing attack has to improve.
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#46 Northwestern Wildcats
Dan Persa is healthy and back at quarterback, which should give Northwestern a chance to surprise in the Big Ten Legends division.
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#48 Utah Utes
With USC ineligible for the Pac-12 title game, Utah could make some noise in its first season in the conference.
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#49 SMU Mustangs
With 18 starters back, SMU should be the favorite to win the Conference USA crown.
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#50 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
After a disappointing 6-6 2010 campaign, Georgia Tech hopes to jump back into ACC Coastal contention.
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#51 UCF Knights
UCF lost 19 starters, but have reloaded with back-to-back strong recruiting classes.
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#53 Oregon State Beavers
A healthy Rodgers combined with an improved Katz at quarterback and a more effective offensive line should equate to a more productive offense.
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#55 Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Can the Golden Eagles finally make a run at a division crown?
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#57 Cincinnati Bearcats
If Cincinnati is to return to the top of the Big East, it will have to see major improvement on defense.
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#59 Connecticut Huskies
How will new head coach Paul Pasqualoni fare in year one in Storrs?
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#65 Nevada Wolfpack
Despite a brutal non-conference schedule, Nevada is the favorite in the WAC.
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#69 Ole Miss Rebels
A good running game should have Ole Miss back pushing for a bowl game.
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#70 Minnesota Golden Gophers
New coach Jerry Kill looks to get Minnesota back into the postseason.
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#71 Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Rutgers looks to bounce back after a disappointing 4-8 season last year.
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#72 Louisville Cardinals
Charlie Strong looks to continue his rebuilding project at Louisville with another winning year.
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#73 Kansas State Wildcats
Bill Snyder always gets the most out of his teams, but replacing Daniel Thomas is no easy task.
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#74 Northern Illinois Huskies
With nine starters back on offense, the Huskies should be one of the MAC's top scoring teams in 2011.
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#75 Virginia Cavaliers
The Cavaliers are on the right track under second-year coach Mike London.
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#76 Colorado Buffaloes
Colorado faces one of the most challenging schedules in the nation.
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#77 Duke Blue Devils
If Duke can complement the passing game, then they can get to 5 wins.
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#78 Fresno State Bulldogs
Pat Hill unveiled a new mantra during the offseason: Let's go from good to great.
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#79 Vanderbilt Commodores
Enthusiasm and energy, while helpful, do not win football games.
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#80 Army Black Knights
It will be a challenge for the Knights to manage a winning season in 2011.
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#81 Kansas Jayhawks
The first season under Turner Gill was a disappointment, but the Jayhawks have hope for improvement in 2011.
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#82 East Carolina Pirates
With a struggling defense, expect the Pirates to be involved in plenty of shootouts this year.
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#83 Wake Forest Demon Deacons
The Demon Deacons look to bounce back after a disappointing 3-9 season.
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#84 Indiana Hoosiers
Kevin Wilson should be a good long-term hire for Indiana, but the Hoosiers could be in for a rough 2011 campaign.
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#85 Washington State Cougars
Washington State is improving, but will it be enough to climb out of the Pac-12 North cellar?
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#86 Ohio Bobcats
With a favorable schedule and solid defense, the Bobcats should be the favorite to win the MAC East.
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#87 UAB Blazers
The schedule is difficult, but the Blazers could surprise in the C-USA East.
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#88 Western Michigan Broncos
With 13 starters back, the Broncos should be in the thick of the MAC West race this year.
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#89 Troy Trojans
The Trojans have won or shared five straight Sun Belt titles and should be near the top of the conference once again.
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#90 FIU Golden Panthers
FIU claimed its first bowl victory last year and should be near the top of the Sun Belt standings in 2011.
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#92 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
The offense will take a step forward, but their suspect defense will keep them from breaking through.
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#94 Rice Owls
After losing 18 of their last 24 games, the Owls are looking for a turnaround.
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#95 Marshall Thundering Herd
Even though it's hard to imagine the Herd challenging for the C-USA laurels, this is a program on the rise.
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#96 Temple Owls
Steve Addazio has everything in place — a stout defense, All-America-caliber running back and solid offensive line — to compete for a MAC championship.
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#97 Arkansas State Red Wolves
ASU won’t go far unless a thrown-together offensive front jells quickly. That may put more pressure on a realigned defense.
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#98 Wyoming Cowboys
A freshman led the Cowboys to a bowl victory in 2009 and a freshman will have to do the same if Wyoming is to get back to that position in 2011.
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#99 Kent State Golden Flashes
The Golden Flashes will have a dose of renewed energy under new coach Darrell Hazell, who joined the program after seven years as an assistant at Ohio State.
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#100 Bowling Green Falcons
It’s still a very young group, but there are enough strengths in the right places that the Falcons should be able to make a jump after suffering through a 2–10 season a year ago.
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#101 Central Michigan Chippewas
Can Dan Enos get the Chips back into the title picture in the MAC?
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#102 UL Monroe Warhawks
In year two under Todd Berry, ULM expects to contend for a league title.
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#103 Idaho Vandals
The O-line will likely determine if Idaho can return to the postseason.
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#105 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
Can the Blue Raiders make three straight trips to the postseason?
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#109 North Texas Mean Green
A new coach and new stadium usher in a new era in Denton, Texas.
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#110 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Willie Taggart has WKU headed in the right direction in year two.
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#111 Ball State Cardinals
Pete Lembo should bring an exciting offense to Muncie, but the Cardinals will likely struggle to post a winning season.
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#112 Eastern Michigan Eagles
Ron English has Eastern Michigan going in the right direction, but it's an uphill battle to climb out of the MAC West cellar.
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#113 San Jose State Spartans
The Spartans return plenty of experience, but will it show in the win column?
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#114 UL Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns
New coach Mark Hudspeth has pumped some energy into the program, but the Ragin' Cajuns aren't ready to contend in the Sun Belt.
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#115 Buffalo Bulls
If the Bulls want to escape the East cellar, the offense has to show significant improvement.
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#116 Akron Zips
Akron should be better in 2011, but don’t expect this team to be a factor in the MAC East race. Another last-place finish is a possibility.
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#117 New Mexico Lobos
New Mexico has enough skill under third-year coach Mike Locksley to compete in the Mountain West Conference. The question remains whether the Lobos can utilize that skill.
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#118 Memphis Tigers
After the Tigers lost 11 games for the first time in the program's nearly 100-year history, second-year coach Larry Porter has installed a spread-oriented attack, mindful that playing in... Read More
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#119 New Mexico State Aggies
The Aggies enter the season with their fourth offensive coordinator in the past four years. The team hired former Kent State head coach Doug Martin in late March to replace Mike Dunbar.
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#120 Florida Atlantic Owls
After a recent decline, there is hope again for the FAU program, as Howard Schnellenberger’s dream of a stadium comes true in his 11th season.
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