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1. USC
Doubt USC's dominance? Cue up the first half of that 55-19 smashing of Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl, then get back to us.
2. Texas
QB Vince Young and RB Selvin Young will rack up yardage. But to win the Big 12 and beyond, the 'Horns need help from the passing game.
3. Michigan
Michigan is again loaded at wideout with Steve Breaston and Jason Avant. But the best chance to stop this team is to shut down running back Mike Hart.
4. Virginia Tech
The wait is over. The Marcus Vick Era has begun. Vick still has to win over Hokie Nation, however.
5. Ohio State
Expect the Buckeyes to lean heavily on true freshman Maurice Wells, who rushed for 5,955 yards and 55 TDs in his high school career.
6. Tennessee
For a team with BCS aspirations, ranking 98th in kickoff returns and 104th on punt returns is laughable. But CB "Inky" Johnson may stave off further embarrassment.
7. Miami
You'll hear this a time or two (or more) this year. Don't kick it to Devin Hester, especially on punt returns.
8. Florida
Chris Leak has shown he's a great passer. Give him time in the pocket, and he'll pick you apart with those receivers.
9. LSU
LSU is going to have to throw the ball to have success. Right now, that means opposing secondaries have the advantage.
10. Oklahoma
If they're going to make another BCS run, you'd figure settling of a QB would be a top priority. Then again, how hard is it to turn and hand off to Adrian Peterson?
11. Iowa
A young defensive line could be a key for Iowa. All four starters from the line are gone, and their replacements had zero sacks and nine tackles last year.
12. Louisville
Quarterback Brian Brohm's potential is why Louisville has been tapped to top the Big East, despite losing six players to the NFL draft.
13. Purdue
Purdue's five losses last year were by a total of 14 points. That needs to change this season.
14. Georgia
Georgia's wideouts are unproven, which means the heat will be on quarterback D.J. Shockley.
15. Florida State
If he were at any other school, senior RB Leon Washington would be a Heisman candidate. Instead, he'll split carries with Lorenzo Booker.
16. Texas A&M
Coach Dennis Franchione knows what he wants: a multiple offense, an aggressive defense and toughness on both sides. He's still working on the last two.
Others receiving votes: Cal, Texas Tech, Boise State, Boston College, Arizona State, NC State, Bowling Green, Virginia, Alabama, Oregon, Penn State, Wyoming.
1. USC
Doubt USC's dominance? Cue up the first half of that 55-19 smashing of Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl, then get back to us.
2. Texas
QB Vince Young and RB Selvin Young will rack up yardage. But to win the Big 12 and beyond, the 'Horns need help from the passing game.
3. Michigan
Michigan is again loaded at wideout with Steve Breaston and Jason Avant. But the best chance to stop this team is to shut down running back Mike Hart.
4. Virginia Tech
The wait is over. The Marcus Vick Era has begun. Vick still has to win over Hokie Nation, however.
5. Ohio State
Expect the Buckeyes to lean heavily on true freshman Maurice Wells, who rushed for 5,955 yards and 55 TDs in his high school career.
6. Tennessee
For a team with BCS aspirations, ranking 98th in kickoff returns and 104th on punt returns is laughable. But CB "Inky" Johnson may stave off further embarrassment.
7. Miami
You'll hear this a time or two (or more) this year. Don't kick it to Devin Hester, especially on punt returns.
8. Florida
Chris Leak has shown he's a great passer. Give him time in the pocket, and he'll pick you apart with those receivers.
9. LSU
LSU is going to have to throw the ball to have success. Right now, that means opposing secondaries have the advantage.
10. Oklahoma
If they're going to make another BCS run, you'd figure settling of a QB would be a top priority. Then again, how hard is it to turn and hand off to Adrian Peterson?
11. Iowa
A young defensive line could be a key for Iowa. All four starters from the line are gone, and their replacements had zero sacks and nine tackles last year.
12. Louisville
Quarterback Brian Brohm's potential is why Louisville has been tapped to top the Big East, despite losing six players to the NFL draft.
13. Purdue
Purdue's five losses last year were by a total of 14 points. That needs to change this season.
14. Georgia
Georgia's wideouts are unproven, which means the heat will be on quarterback D.J. Shockley.
15. Florida State
If he were at any other school, senior RB Leon Washington would be a Heisman candidate. Instead, he'll split carries with Lorenzo Booker.
16. Texas A&M
Coach Dennis Franchione knows what he wants: a multiple offense, an aggressive defense and toughness on both sides. He's still working on the last two.
Others receiving votes: Cal, Texas Tech, Boise State, Boston College, Arizona State, NC State, Bowling Green, Virginia, Alabama, Oregon, Penn State, Wyoming.
