Printer-friendly versionCOLLEGE FOOTBALL 2013 PRESEASON TOP 25
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#6 Clemson Tigers
Clemson is a heavy favorite to win the ACC, but non-conference games against Georgia and South Carolina will determine its place in the national title picture.
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#7 Stanford Cardinal
Stanford's defense is one of the best in the nation, but the offense has to find more playmakers to win the Pac-12 in 2013.
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#8 Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Despite the loss of linebacker Manti Te'o, the Fighting Irish should be in the mix to play for the national title once again.
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#9 Texas A&M Aggies
Scoring points shouldn't be a problem in College Station. However, a defense that returns only five starters could prevent Texas A&M from winning the SEC West.
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#10 Louisville Cardinals
With the return of quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, the pieces are in place for Louisville to make a run at an unbeaten record in 2013.
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#11 Boise State Broncos
The Broncos have a few holes to fill on defense, but the offense could carry this team to a unbeaten record in 2013.
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#12 LSU Tigers
How quickly LSU can rebuild its defense and find consistency at quarterback will determine how high the Tigers climb in the SEC West.
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#13 Florida Gators
Florida should have one of the SEC's top defenses. But the offense is once again a huge question mark.
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#14 Michigan Wolverines
The Wolverines have holes to fill on both sides of the ball, but a favorable schedule should give Michigan a chance to contend for a BCS bowl.
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#15 Florida State Seminoles
Florida State must fill key voids on the defensive line and at quarterback, but the Seminoles should push for 10 wins in 2013.
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#16 Oklahoma State Cowboys
The Big 12 could be the most unpredictable BCS league in 2013. Led by a high-scoring offense, Oklahoma State is Athlon's pick to win the league.
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#17 Oklahoma Sooners
The development of quarterback Blake Bell and the the front seven on defense will be crucial to Oklahoma's Big 12 title hopes.
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#18 Texas Longhorns
Is Texas ready to win the Big 12? Getting more production from quarterback David Ash, along with improved play from the defense will be crucial to contend for the conference title.
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#19 Wisconsin Badgers
The Badgers have a new coach and a quarterback battle,... Read More
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#20 TCU Horned Frogs
Nearly all of TCU's key personnel returns, which should give the Horned Frogs a chance to win the Big 12 in 2013.
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#21 Nebraska Cornhuskers
Nebraska's offense should be among the best in the Big Ten. But the defense is a major issue, especially in the front seven where several... Read More
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#22 Fresno State Bulldogs
Boise State is the favorite in the Mountain West. But don't count out Fresno State, which returns 16 starters for 2013.
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#23 Arizona State Sun Devils
Arizona State returns Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year in Will Sutton, along with a dangerous offense.
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#24 Northwestern Wildcats
Led by an explosive offense, Northwestern will be a tough out in the Big Ten in 2013.
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#25 Oregon State Beavers
The Beavers need to find a quarterback, but there's plenty of firepower returning on offense. The defense must replace standout cornerback Jordan Poyer.
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