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Florida Holds #1 Position
Photo – Dezmon Briscoe - Kansas

1. Florida (2-0) – Gators face a dangerous Tennessee club this week.
2. Texas (2-0) – Longhorns looking for revenge vs Texas Tech this week.
3. USC (2-0) – Young Trojans won a huge game vs Ohio St on Saturday.
4. Mississippi (1-0) – Rebels had an early bye week.
5. Penn St (1-0) – Nittany Lions winning vs soft part of their schedule.
6. BYU (2-0) – Cougars offense is smoking hot.
7. Alabama (2-0) – Roll Tide is feasting on soft opponents.
8. LSU (2-0) – Tigers playing up to potential in early games.
9. Boise St (2-0) - Broncos are a hungry club this season.
10. California (2-0) – Bears are rolling over early opponents.
11. Georgia Tech (2-0) - Yellow Jackets face big test vs Miami this week.
12. Utah (2-0) – Utes get a huge matchup at Oregon this Saturday.
13. Oklahoma (1-1) – Sooners looking to string a few wins together here
14. Ohio St (1-1) – Buckeyes can up just short vs Southern Cal last week.
15. North Carolina (2-0) – Tar Heels just got by UConn last week.
16. Pittsburgh (2-0) – Panthers meet a tough Navy club on Saturday.
17. Virginia Tech (1-1) – Tech hoping to jump on Nebraska at home Saturday.
18. Cincinnati (2-0) - Cats clash with Oregon St in key intersectional matchup.
19. Kansas (2-0) - Jayhawks taking advantage of a soft early schedule.
20. Texas Christian (1-0) – Horned Frogs jumped on Virginia in their opener.
21. Oklahoma St (1-1) – Cowboys better find a defense to stay in Top 25.
22. Nebraska (2-0) – Huskers face a real test playing at Va Tech this Saturday.
23. Miami (1-0) – Canes had time to get ready for Ga Tech this Thursday.
24. Oregon St (2-0) – Scrappy club gets Cincinnati at home this week.
25. Iowa (2-0) – Hawkeyes hoping to surprise in the balanced Big Ten.

Frank Coyle is a longtime Member of the FWAA and voter in College team and player awards - Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Thorpe, etc. He is a voter for the Super 16 College Team Polls throughout the season that will present Grantland Rice award to the national champion in January 20109. He is also a voter for Players of the Week and for the FWAA All-American teams at the conclusion of each season.

Florida Holds Top Ranking
Photo – TE Dennis Pitta BYU

1. Florida (1-0) – Gators coasted vs lower level.
2. Texas (1-0) – Longhorns pounded weak D1 club in opener.
3. USC (1-0) – Trojans are young but loaded again.
4. Mississippi (1-0) – Rebels can do some damage this season.
5. Oklahoma St (1-0) – Cowboys drilled Georgia in opener
6. Ohio St (1-0) – Buckeyes were lucky to get past Navy.
7. Penn St (1-0) – Nittany Lions took care of business vs Akron.
8. BYU (1-0) – Cougars took it to Oklahoma in opener.
9. Alabama (1-0) – Tide win a huge game vs Va. Tech.
10. LSU (1-0) – Tigers need to play up to potential to stay in top 10 rankings
11. California (1-0) – Bears dominated Maryland in opener.
12. Boise St (1-0) - Broncos slammed a stunned Oregon club.

Florida Pick to Repeat by Draft Insiders Poll
USA Poll also Picks Florida as No.1 Team

Photo – QB Sam Bradford – Oklahoma

Florida, Texas & Oklahoma Top Draft Insiders Preseason College Poll

1. Florida – With Tebow, they are capable of repeating as champs.
2. Texas – Colt McCoy gives them a chance for the national title.
3. Oklahoma – The Sooners are loaded again and legitimate national contenders.
4. USC – Trojans reload with first year starting QB.
5. Ohio St – QB Terrelle Pryor is capable to taking the Buckeyes to the Big Show.
6. Virginia Tech – Hokies always a tough gang that comes to play.
7. Mississippi - Ole Miss is primed for a monster 2009 season.
8. Oklahoma St – Cowboys have an impressive and explosive offense
9. Penn St – Nittany Lions play sound football consistently.
10. LSU – QB play may decide if they stay in the top ten rankings
11. Oregon – Ducks will push the Trojans for the Pac 10 title.
12. North Carolina - Butch Davis’ s club should be a major surprise.
13. Alabama – Tide will rely on defense to push the top ten.
14. California – Bears need a special season from Best to win Pac 10 title.
15. Georgia Tech - Runner Dwyer hopes to carry Jackets to ACC title.
16. Boise St - Broncos best in this conference.
17. Georgia – Bulldogs have to reload especially on offense.
18. Utah – Utes won’t sneak up on anyone now.
10. Notre Dame – Irish primed for big performance after mediocrity recently.
20. Pittsburgh – Panthers are capable of ranking this high.
21. Florida St – Seminoles must show more offensively to move up rankings.
22. Oregon St – Tough schedule will make or break them.
23. Iowa – Scrappy club always play sound football.
24. Nebraska – Huskers still a formidable force in the Big 12.
25. BYU – Tough opener with Sooners could delay their run at the Utes for MWC title.

Frank Coyle is a longtime Member of the FWAA and voter in College team and player awards - Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Thorpe, etc. He is a voter for the Super 16 College Team Polls throughout the season that will present Grantland Rice award to the national champion in January 2010. He is also a voter for Players of the Week and for the FWAA All-American teams at the conclusion of each season.

Final Top 16 College Teams

Photo - WR Percy Harvin - Florida
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1. Florida - 13-1
Like we said in September, the nation's best team that probably takes the entire season to prove to the nation and voters.
2. Utah - 13-0
The Utes finished with the only unblemished record and have the right to claim national title.
3. Texas - 12-1
They deserved BCS title game after whippin Oklahoma easily in October.
4. Southern Cal - 12-1
Finished very strong and would love a playoff system to challenge for title .
5. Oklahoma - 12-2
Sooners gave a strong effort but came up short in title game.
6. Alabama - 12-2
Crimson Tide lost their final two games that pushes them down the rankings.
7. Texas Christian - 11-2
Tough club with their only two losses vs top five clubs, Oklahoma and Utah.
8. Penn St. - 11-2
They got drilled by Southern Cal on New Year's Day.
9. Oregon - 10-3
The high scoring Ducks finished nicely with win over Oklahoma St.
10. Georgia - 10-3
Bulldogs won big over Michigan St. o New Year's day.
11. Texas Tech - 11-2
Red Raiders defense keeps them out of the top ten clubs after pounding in Cotton Bowl matchup vs Ole Miss.
12. Ohio St - 10-3
Buckeyes lost all three games vs top ten clubs.
13. Boise St - 12-1
They lost a tough bowl game vs an underrated TCU club that pushes them out of top ten teams.
14. Mississippi - 9-4
Ole Miss was the only club to beat Florida this season.
15. Virginia Tech - 9-4
The Hokies know how to win the games they are suppose to with victory over Cincinnati in bowl contest.
16. Oklahoma St. - 9-3
The Cowboys high powered attack makes them one of the nation's most exciting clubs to watch.

Frank Coyle is a longtime Member of the FWAA and voter in College team and player awards - Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Thorpe, etc. He is a voter for the Super 16 College Team Polls throughout the season that will present Grantland Rice award to the national champion in January '09. He is also a voter for Players of the Week and for the FWAA All-American teams at the conclusion of each season.

Gators in BCS Game after Comeback vs 'Bama

Photo - QB Colt McCoy - Texas

1. Florida - 12-1
Gators made great comeback in SEC championship contest vs ‘Bama that puts them in national title game.
2. Texas - 11-1
They deserve BCS title game after whippin Oklahoma easily in October.
3. Oklahoma - 12-1
Sooners pounded Missouri in Big 12 title game mismatch.
4. Southern Cal - 11-1
Finished strong with 9 nines but none vs highly rated clubs to move up to challenge the elite clubs.
5. Alabama - 12-1
Crimson Tide failed to hold off Florida in crunch time that pushes them down the rankings.
6. Utah - 12-0
The Utes finished with an unblemished record and get a chance to move up vs Alabama.
7. Penn St. - 11-1
Big Ten title winner gets a strong matchup with Southern Cal on New Year's Day.
8. Texas Tech - 11-1
Red Raiders get basically a home game in Cotton Bowl matchup vs Ole Miss.
9. Ohio St - 10-2
Buckeyes get a tough assignment with Texas in Fiesta bowl.
10. Boise St - 12-0
They face an underrated TCU club in early bowl matchup.
11. TCU - 10-2
Nice matchup vs Boise St. in bowl game after a strong season with their only two losses vs top six clubs, Oklahoma and Utah.
12. Cincinnati - 11-2
Bearcats face Virginia Tech in one of the best matchups of the postseason.
13. Oklahoma St. - 9-3
High powered attack meets a tough explosive Oregon club in what should be a high scoring Holiday bowl.
14. Oregon - 9-3
The high scoring Ducks have totaled over 31 points in ten games this season.
15. Georgia Tech - 9-3
Yellow Jackets get a home game vs LSU in the Chick Fil A bowl.
16. Virginia Tech - 9-4
Hokies finished with four wins in last five games including their ACC title game victory over BC.

Photo - LB Brian Cushing - Southern Cal

#1 Alabama Meets #2 Florida for SEC Title

1. Alabama - 12-0
Crimson Tide shutout arch rival Auburn with Florida pending for the SEC title game.
2. Florida - 11-1
Gators bombed FSU and should claim top spot with big win in SEC title game vs Alabama.
3. Texas - 11-1
They took care of business vs with win over A&M on Thanksgiving but will watch Big 12 title game.
4. Oklahoma - 11-1
They bombed arch rival Oklahoma St. and get in Big 12 title game vs Missouri
5. Southern Cal - 10-1
They finish season vs UCLA but need lots of help to move into title game.
6. Utah - 12-0
They have moved up after a perfect record and are hoping to play for the BCS title.
7. Penn St. - 11-1
Won the Big Ten title with a strong effort and wait for a BCS game.
8. Texas Tech - 11-1
Red Raiders just got by Baylor and wait for postseason matchup.
9. Ohio St - 10-2
Buckeyes wait for postseason matchup after another fine preformance.
10. Boise St - 12-0
They bombed a stunned Fresno St. to complete an unbeaten season.
11. Ball St. - 12-0
Finished undefeated in MAC and face Buffalo in conference title game this week.
12. TCU - 10-2
Fine season with their two losses vs top ten clubs, Oklahoma and Utah.
13. Cincinnati - 10-2
Bearcats look to finish season with another big game at Hawaii.
14. Oklahoma St. - 9-3
They lost a wild shootout vs Oklahoma but completed a fine overall season
15. Oregon - 9-3
The Ducks closed with three wins that includes bombing arch rival Oregon St.
16. Georgia Tech - 9-3
Tech took it to Georgia in their finale that should earn them a few major bowl bids.

Sooners Make Move for Title Game

1. Alabama - 11-0
Crimson Tide looks to complete unbeaten regular season vs rival Auburn before SEC title game.
2. Florida - 10-1
Gators look to finish season with big win over FSU in finale.
3. Texas - 10-1
They look to finish with vital win over A&M on Thanksgiving.
4. Oklahoma - 10-1
They blitz the overrated Texas Tech club that has them back in national title chase.
5. Southern Cal - 9-1
Close season with two weak rialvs in Notre Dame and UCLA.
6. Utah - 12-0
They drilled a good BYU club in finale that has them hoping to play for the BCS title.
7. Penn St. - 11-1
Won the Big Ten title with a strong effort vs a good Michigan St. club.
8. Texas Tech - 10-1
Red Raiders splt the bit in their critical test vs Oklahoma.
9. Ohio St - 10-2
Buckeyes gave arch rival Michigan their annual beating.
10. Georgia - 9-2
Face Ga. Tech in their finale before waiting for major bowl bids.
11. Boise St - 11-0
They continue to win roll through the weak WAC.
12. Oklahoma St. - 9-2
They get a chance to make a huge statement with Sooners on the agenda for home finale.
13. Missouri - 9-2
Big 12 North winner has yet to beat a top flight club.
14. Ball St. - 11-0
Face Western Michigan in finale in guest for a perfect MAC season.
15. TCU - 10-2
Fine season with two losses vs top ten clubs, Oklahoma and Utah.
16. Cincinnati - 9-2
Bearcats won big game vs Pitt but they won't take Syracuse lightly like Notre Dame.