Ballot Type: Human
Submitted: Aug. 25, 2021, 5:38 p.m.
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
|
 They will stick here at #1 until someone else earns it over them. |
| 2 |
Oklahoma Sooners
|
They were #2 in my postseason poll, and this offseason they’ve solidified that spot |
| 3 |
Georgia Bulldogs
|
Returning their QB and all the talent they are gives them the benefit of the doubt over the following teams |
| 4 |
Clemson Tigers
|
Very consistent, but a new QB is always a ? |
| 5 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
|
Again, hard to bet against them, but a new QB could make things interesting |
| 6 |
Cincinnati Bearcats
|
Let’s see if they can capitalize on their schedule with Indiana and ND on it. |
| 7 |
Texas A&M Aggies
|
New QB, but they return a lot of talent. I’m not sure they challenge Alabama, but they should be great |
| 8 |
North Carolina Tar Heels
|
Sam Howell is a PROBLEM. UNC dodges Clemson but faces Notre Dame this year. CFP expectations this year |
| 9 |
Florida Gators
|
 I don’t think there will be much of a drop off on offense with Emory Jones leading the way |
| 10 |
Wisconsin Badgers
|
They seem to be the frontrunner for their division. Big game vs PSU to start. |
| 11 |
Iowa State Cyclones
|
Purdy and company have their sights set on the CFP. I’m not convinced they’ll achieve those goals |
| 12 |
Penn State Nittany Lions
|
They had a disappointing Covid season, but could be contenders in the B1G |
| 13 |
USC Trojans
|
Are Slovis and Clay finally ready for a true breakout season? |
| 14 |
Boston College Eagles
|
 Jurkovec will be one of the best QBs in the ACC and they have a moderate schedule. BC will be good |
| 15 |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
|
They lose Book and a lot of other talent. I expect a step down from last season for the Irish |
| 16 |
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
|
Grayson McCall is great and they keep a lot of talent around him. Easy Schedule |
| 17 |
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
|
If they can beat Texas they’ll set themselves up for what could be a NY6 season |
| 18 |
Indiana Hoosiers
|
 If Penix can still play after his injury the same way he could before Indiana realistically could win the B1G |
| 19 |
Arizona State Sun Devils
|
Coaching concerns with the investigation, but this team is ready to win games. Daniels is a Heisman darkhorse |
| 20 |
BYU Cougars
|
Losing Zach and over a dozen other Cougs to the NFL is tough, but there is still a lot of talent in Provo |
| 21 |
Oregon Ducks
|
Their defense should be among the nation’s best, but their QB situation isn’t great |
| 22 |
Utah Utes
|
Brewer should be an improvement at QB, and there was a mass immigration into SLC from the portal |
| 23 |
Iowa Hawkeyes
|
Ferentz has been a stable force for Iowa, I expect another good season and possibly a division title |
| 24 |
Northwestern Wildcats
|
We’ll see if they can replicate their 2020 success. Fitzgerald is very underrated |
| 25 |
Nevada Wolf Pack
|
Carson Strong will be an NFL draft pick. Question is, does Nevada have enough talent around him yet? |
Teams Ranked:
| Rank | Team | Unusualness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
|
0.00 |
| 2 |
Oklahoma Sooners
|
0.00 |
| 3 |
Georgia Bulldogs
|
0.03 |
| 4 |
Clemson Tigers
|
0.00 |
| 5 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
|
-0.25 |
| 6 |
Cincinnati Bearcats
|
0.31 |
| 7 |
Texas A&M Aggies
|
0.00 |
| 8 |
North Carolina Tar Heels
|
0.19 |
| 9 |
Florida Gators
|
0.32 |
| 10 |
Wisconsin Badgers
|
0.19 |
| 11 |
Iowa State Cyclones
|
-0.44 |
| 12 |
Penn State Nittany Lions
|
0.79 |
| 13 |
USC Trojans
|
0.17 |
| 14 |
Boston College Eagles
|
11.04 |
| 15 |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
|
-0.87 |
| 16 |
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
|
0.65 |
| 17 |
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
|
0.49 |
| 18 |
Indiana Hoosiers
|
0.00 |
| 19 |
Arizona State Sun Devils
|
1.61 |
| 20 |
BYU Cougars
|
2.94 |
| 21 |
Oregon Ducks
|
-1.26 |
| 22 |
Utah Utes
|
0.00 |
| 23 |
Iowa Hawkeyes
|
-0.43 |
| 24 |
Northwestern Wildcats
|
0.00 |
| 25 |
Nevada Wolf Pack
|
0.11 |
Omissions:
| Team | Unusualness |
|---|---|
Miami Hurricanes
|
1.42 |
LSU Tigers
|
0.68 |
Washington Huskies
|
0.50 |
Texas Longhorns
|
0.52 |
Oklahoma State Cowboys
|
0.13 |
Total Score: 25.36