ToeInDigDeep Ballot for 2021 Preseason
Ballot Type: Human
Submitted: Aug. 24, 2021, 10:12 p.m.
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
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Difficult to argue for another team for #1 |
| 2 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
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National runners-up look poised to challenge again |
| 3 |
Cincinnati Bearcats
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Between Gardner, Sanders, and Ridder, they have some amazing talent, coached by one of the best coaches in the country in Fickell |
| 4 |
Oregon Ducks
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Between Thibodeaux, Forsyth, and Mykael Wright, Oregon has some serious power and looks to be underrated coming into the year |
| 5 |
Oklahoma Sooners
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Rattler might be the best returning QB in the nation, they are deep, and well coached |
| 6 |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
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Cain Madden and Kyle Hamilton will help lead a Notre Dame team that could go undefeated again, if they survive my #3 team |
| 7 |
Clemson Tigers
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Tough to lose Trevor Lawrence and Travis Etienne, but return Ross and Skalski. Swinney has done it before, but it'll be tough |
| 8 |
Texas A&M Aggies
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Isaiah Spiller is among the most exciting RBs in the game, but the Aggies do replace their whole O-line |
| 9 |
Iowa State Cyclones
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Beyond the most desirable head coach out there, Breece Hall's top-10 Heisman finish also impresses |
| 10 |
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
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Grayson McCall may not win a Heisman because "G5" players are forbidden from contesting such a thing, but may deserve it nevertheless |
| 11 |
Georgia Bulldogs
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| 12 |
Wisconsin Badgers
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| 13 |
Oklahoma State Cowboys
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| 14 |
Florida Gators
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| 15 |
San José State Spartans
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| 16 |
Washington Huskies
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| 17 |
Boise State Broncos
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| 18 |
Penn State Nittany Lions
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| 19 |
Nevada Wolf Pack
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| 20 |
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
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| 21 |
Miami Hurricanes
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| 22 |
North Carolina Tar Heels
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| 23 |
USC Trojans
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| 24 |
Indiana Hoosiers
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| 25 |
Fresno State Bulldogs
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Jake Haener went 150/232 for 2,021 yards and 14 touchdowns in six games last season. He has a stable of WR, including Jalen Cropper, Ty Jones, and Keric Wheatfall to pass to, and returns program record holder Ronnie Rivers. The offense should be one of the best in the country, but needs the defense to step up |
Teams Ranked:
| Rank | Team | Unusualness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
|
0.00 |
| 2 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
|
0.54 |
| 3 |
Cincinnati Bearcats
|
1.12 |
| 4 |
Oregon Ducks
|
1.28 |
| 5 |
Oklahoma Sooners
|
-0.19 |
| 6 |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
|
0.38 |
| 7 |
Clemson Tigers
|
-2.10 |
| 8 |
Texas A&M Aggies
|
0.00 |
| 9 |
Iowa State Cyclones
|
0.00 |
| 10 |
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
|
2.15 |
| 11 |
Georgia Bulldogs
|
-1.88 |
| 12 |
Wisconsin Badgers
|
0.00 |
| 13 |
Oklahoma State Cowboys
|
2.25 |
| 14 |
Florida Gators
|
0.00 |
| 15 |
San José State Spartans
|
9.87 |
| 16 |
Washington Huskies
|
0.35 |
| 17 |
Boise State Broncos
|
7.29 |
| 18 |
Penn State Nittany Lions
|
0.00 |
| 19 |
Nevada Wolf Pack
|
6.11 |
| 20 |
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
|
0.00 |
| 21 |
Miami Hurricanes
|
-0.33 |
| 22 |
North Carolina Tar Heels
|
-2.04 |
| 23 |
USC Trojans
|
-1.26 |
| 24 |
Indiana Hoosiers
|
-0.75 |
| 25 |
Fresno State Bulldogs
|
0.24 |
Omissions:
| Team | Unusualness |
|---|---|
Iowa Hawkeyes
|
1.19 |
LSU Tigers
|
0.68 |
Texas Longhorns
|
0.52 |
Utah Utes
|
0.24 |
Total Score: 42.75