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Who's Who Among Top College Football Teams in 2008
2008-09-05 05:09:37 by Stacey Barrus
If you’re a football fan, which many of the professionals in Madison
Who’s Who directory are, you may be wondering who’s who of the top
college teams. Lets take a look at my picks for the best college football
teams to watch in 2008.
Each of the teams mentioned here is going to be one of the top
competitors in the nation this season.
1. Georgia Bulldogs
The Bulldogs are looking strong heading into the 2008 season, and are
hoping to repeal a botched attempt at a national title in 2007. The
Bulldogs have a beefy, complete roster, a Heisman hopeful in
Knowshon Moreno, and a knack for making big plays when it counts.
The Bulldogs are ranked #1 in the Coaches Poll heading into the
season, and in my opinion, as long as they play some football and
forget about the hype around the team, they are going to win it all this season.
Defensive tackle Jeff Owens said it in his own words:
“I’d prefer to be ranked No. 25 and work our way up, than being No. 1 and everybody is
gunning for you. Everybody wants Georgia. Who doesn’t want Georgia?”
That’s right, Jeff. Watch out for these Georgia Bulldogs, because they are on their way to a national title - 21
years is a long time to be on the porch with the pups.
2. USC Trojans
This team is just swarmed with powerhouse starters. Big playmakers including linebacker Rey Maualuga,
running back Joe McKnight, and receiver Patrick Turner are going to be tearing up the field this season.
Despite missing a returning starting quarterback from the lineup, Pete Carroll tends to mold the noobs with
utmost care, producing big QB starters in just a year. USC is going to take another stab at the Pac-10 title,
and win it. Period.
3. Ohio State Buckeyes
Ohio State has consistently produced a huge football program in the last five years, clearly dominating the
Big Ten in the last two seasons.
This year is no exception, as the Ohio State Buckeyes are poised to win their third straight Big Ten
Conference title – a feat that has never been accomplished by any Big Ten team in the 112-year history of
the conference. The Buckeyes are returning a whopping 20 starters – the same starters that led the team all
the way to the BCS National Championship game in 2007-2008.
If they make it to the big game this year, they are going to have to deal with the Bulldogs (my pick), but it
looks as if the assault is already prepared. Yep, my crystal ball tells me the Buckeyes are going to dominate
– possible repeat appearance at the BCS title game notwithstanding.
4. Florida Gators
With an outstanding offense and eight returning starters on defense, the Florida Gators are going to bring
some quality football to the table in 2008-2009.

2. Urban Meyer promises to bring back the dual-quarterback system, drawing talent from both Cam Newton
and Tim Tebow for a well-rounded offensive. The defense also looks stronger than last season, and is
poised to take on just about anything you can throw at it.
Georgia watch out: if Florida wants it, you could find yourself second in the SEC in 2008-2009.
5. Oklahoma Sooners
Last but not least, you have the boys from Oklahoma. The Sooners are prepared to raise a ruckus this
season as quarterback Sam Bradford leads an all-star offense on the ground and in the air. Bradford
destroyed the record for most touchdown passes thrown by a freshman in 2007.
Coupled with the fact that the team is returning 10 starters on offense – an offense that averaged 6.4 yards
per play last season – this team is going to be hard to beat. Although the team is replacing several defensive
players, the starting defensive line is there, and is going to open up holes for anyone who wants a piece of
the opposition.
Look for Oklahoma to win the Big 12 Championship yet again this year.
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