The 247Sports way-too-early top 25 for the 2022 season releases this week. Contact/Follow us@BuckeyesWireon Twitter, and like our page onFacebook to follow ongoing coverage of Ohio State news, notes, and opinion. Nothing has changed from last week to this week with the fifth and sixth-ranked teams but anything could happen come selections. Jim Harbaugh's bunch finally beat Ohio State, rallying from a loss to rival Michigan State in October to win the Big Ten and make the CFP. Beating Tennessee is a major boost on its own, but scoring 63 points the most by an unranked team over an AP. Only a wild loss to Ohio State in an all-timer Rose Bowl kept the Utes from finishing ranked in the top 10. Wesley Hitt/Getty Images, Lwal Uguak #96 of the TCU Horned Frogs celebrates after defeating the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Nov. 12, 2022, in Austin, Texas. Still, a lot of key pieces are back for a bunch that could be 4-0 when Michigan visits in early October. Whether you believe it or not, the Longhorns will be a much-improved team in 2022 with five-star Quinn Ewers at quarterback, Bijan Robinson returning to make his case for the Doak Walker and a defense with nowhere to go but up. The Tide might dip into the transfer portal to help replace Williams' and Metchie's massive production. The Rebels returned to the polls after a handful of years away, with QB Matt Coral piloting an offense that had to deal with injuries. Perhaps the most easy prediction to make is the assumption reigning SEC champion and possible two-team defending national champion Alabama gets back to the title game under Saban's guidance. Robinson and top pass-rusher Williams are big losses on defense, but as many as six starters might be returning on that side of the ball. 2021 record: 4-8 (3-6 Pac-12) Enter your information to receive emails about offers, promotions from NCAA.com and our partners. Durkin to replace Elko. Still, Kyle Whittingham and his team did amazing work following the tragic deaths of two players. The committee has always been kind to underdogs that lose conference title games, so I do not expect LSU to fall, but they will miss out on a New Year's Six bid. What will the final college football Coaches Poll probably be after the 2022 season is over? Alabama and Georgia had 10 players drafted each, joining the exclusive 27-team club of teams with at least 10 draft picks in a single NFL draft during the seven-round era. The SEC last had two unbeaten teams meet for the conference championship in 2009 (Alabama and Florida). The Buckeyes did not play for their conference championship game, but only have one loss this season. Uiagalelei (5) and head coach Dabo Swinney talk with 11 minutes left during the fourth quarter against the Syracuse Orange at Memorial Stadium. It wouldn't be a surprise, however, if Kiffin adds a more experienced passer through the transfer portal. Joseph, an All-American at Northwestern in 2020, has had nine interceptions the past two seasons. The next step is for the run of ridiculously talented recruiting classes to lead to a more consistent run the Aggies lost to Mississippi State before beating Alabama and later lost two of their final three games. A second-straight loss to close out the regular season, this time at home to rival NC State, but with nine wins and a. OSU's three-headed monster on offense of QB CJ Stroud, RB TreVeyon Henderson and WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba will dare rivals to try and outscore them. Outlook: The Wildcats narrowly missed out on possibly playing in a New Year's Six bowl game, but they still won 10 games in a season for only the second time since 1977. The Bears were one of the biggest surprises a year ago, going from 2-7 in 2020 to a Big 12 championship and top-5 finish. The Trojans should have one of the more dramatic turnarounds this season under new coach Lincoln Riley. But Dave Clawson should have the group prepared to surprise again. Outlook: After former coach Mario Cristobal bolted to return to Miami, his alma mater, the Ducks are gambling on Lanning, a first-time head coach. The Spartans started 8-0 and handed rival Michigan its only regular season loss last year to charge to a 11-win season. USC transfer Jaxson Dart (orLuke Altmyer) should have a good time scoring points. Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports, Oct. 29, 2022; Chapel Hill, North Carolina; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Drake Maye (10) with offensive lineman Asim Richards (72) after running for a first down as Pittsburgh Panthers defensive lineman Deslin Alexandre (5) is in the background in the fourth quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. With BYU moving to the Big 12 in 2023, it has to get bigger, stronger and deeper on defense, which was a shortcoming in losses to Boise State, Baylor and UAB in the Independence Bowl. Rebecca Warren-USA TODAY Sports, Oct. 29, 2022; College Station, Texas; Mississippi Rebels running back Quinshon Judkins (4) celebrates with quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) after a touchdown run against the Texas A&M Aggies in the second half at Kyle Field. (The CFP does not have a way to measure "game control" -- I've seen the data the committee uses -- but let's not kid ourselves: They do talk about it.). The following has been assumed: Michigan wins the. We are hours away from the final College Football Playoff rankings. With quarterback C.J. The story of the Cowboys scout and prospect son Dallas just drafted, Author of seven books on college football. Aranda might once again look for replacements through the transfer portal. The Tigers lost their second game in a row to end the season. There will be much work to do in the spring in rebuilding the front seven on defense. Ohio State (11-2, beat Utah in the Rose Bowl). Hicks, DE Kenyatta Jackson Jr., OLB Gabe Powers, ATH Kaleb Brown, DT Caden Curry. First-year defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald did fantastic work, and he might have to do even more next season with Hutchinson and Ojabo turning pro. The good news: Coach Luke Fickell stuck around to help them do it. Back against the wall, I'm a believer in Scott Frost. Key starters expected to leave: QB Desmond Ridder, CB Ahmad Gardner, CB Coby Bryant, DE Myjai Sanders, WR Alec Pierce, RB Jerome Ford, LB Joel Dublanko, LB Darrian Beavers, DT Curtis Brooks As we get into the specifics and all the research coming out of spring football, here's a first-look spring version of the rankings and thoughts about every American Athletic Conference team. The Tar Heels lost their third straight game to end a season that started 9-1. The Wolverines defeated Ohio State for the first time in a decade, won the Big Ten for the first time since 2004 and reached the playoff for the first time. Remember: This is not necessarily how I would vote if I were on the committee. Well, just when we think we have this thing figured out, the game of college football spits out a whole bucket of curveballs to keep us flailing at the plate. This past season, BYU went 6-1 against Power 5 foes and 5-0 against the Pac-12. The Crimson Tide sit two spots outside of the playoff field but behind No. COLLEGE GAMEDAY:Locations, all-time appearances, most times hosting, 20. The college football landscape is changingquickly in the name, image and likeness era and those with deep-pocketed boosters are set to cash in. 2021 record: 7-6 (3-5 SEC) It felt like the 2021 campaign was the bottom for the ACC heavyweights, the first time the Tigers had lost three games since 2014. That could be frustrating a bit for a new-look Florida defense that will have already been beaten up in physical affairs with Utah and Kentucky to open. A date with Clemson is the only other nationally-ranked team Miami will face away from home in 2022. To compete in the Big Ten West in 2022, they're going to have to rebuild a defense that led the FBS in total defense (239.1 yards) and run defense (64.8 yards). The Cowboys had some tight wins to begin last season but surged to a 12-2 mark, an appearance in the Big 12 title game and a comeback vs. Notre Dame in the Fiesta Bowl. Don't ever count out Stoops. Good luck trying to figure out the Big 12 pecking order. Alabama's last home loss came to LSU during the 2019 season. Ohio State was humbled a bit in 2021 with the loss to Michigan nullifying an opportunity near the top of the polls and rarely does this program get a chance to play "hungry" with something to prove. Outlook: Change is finally coming to Dabo Swinney's dynasty, and the Tigers are undergoing a major overhaul on their coaching staff, after Brent Venables left for Oklahoma and offensive coordinator Tony Elliott was named Virginia's new coach. There are expected to be especially heavy losses on defense, including star cornerbacks Gardner and Bryant, leading tackler Dublanko and top pass-rusher Brooks. 2022 PREVIEW: Predicting the CFP semifinalists and national champ 3. College Football Playoff Rankings prediction: USC moves to No. That's where Brian Kelly comes in, who holds the fifth-best record against nationally-ranked competition (14-14) among coaches who currently rank inside the 10 highest-paid for 2022. New QB, new coordinators, same Nick Saban: How Bama is handling its latest challenge. James Snook-USA TODAY Sports, Oct. 29, 2022; University Park, Pennsylvania; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Sean Clifford throws a pass during the second quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Beaver Stadium. To compete in the Big Ten West in 2022 . 2022-2023 FBS College Football Rankings Preseason: Monday August 8, 2022. After there was mounting pressure to fire Harbaugh following the 2020 season, he shook up his coaching staff, and the changes paid off. The Buckeyes don't win the Big Ten every season, but they certainly make it seem that way. OU could be the Big 12's highest-ranked team to start. Venables, who has never been a head coach, will have to address heavy losses on the line of scrimmage. The following has been assumed: Michigan wins the Big Ten, Clemson wins the ACC. Rank School Conference Rating W L Prev Chng Pwr Off Def; 1: Alabama 0-0 Pwr: 2 | Off: 2 . Georgia (14-1, won CFP National Championship Game). Georgia won at Kentucky with a ho-hum appearance, but Michigan and TCU needed last-second field goals to keep their records unblemished. Quarterbacks Spencer Petras and Alex Padilla combined to complete 55% of their attempts with 12 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. It's already time for way-too-early predictions, a precursor to the start of spring practice and a glimpse at storylines that will likely define the upcoming football year. The Demon Deacons may not peak in the top 10 again, plus star QB Sam Hartman is out indefinitely with a non-football-related medical condition. The Wolfpack have reached nine wins three times since 2017 and should expect a top 25 spot to begin the search for double-digit wins that hasn't happened since 2002. Arkansas(9-4, beat Penn State in the Outback Bowl). 4; Georgia, Michigan, TCU all but lock up bids Jerry Palm takes a crack at how the penultimate CFP Rankings of the 2022 season will . 10. The teams included above either have at least a 0.5 percent chance of making the playoff or are in the top 25 in at . Note that these are my predictions and mine alone. Will that be enough for TCU to get in? In other words, we're predicting preseason predictions. Yes, star coordinators OC Tony Elliott (now Virginia head coach) and DC Brent Venables (now Oklahoma head coach) are gone, but Clemson is much more experienced this season. RELATED:Michigan thinking big thoughts, Ohio State wondering about CFP hopes after The Game blowout. That also means OU will be in the CFP huntagain. Year: Sophomore 2022 stats: 1,567 rushing yards, 16 rushing touchdowns, 132 receiving yards, 1 touchdown Points: 85 points (2 of 11 first-place votes) It's a wonder . Kansas is still likely going to be near the bottom, but it's better. So after falling to rival Michigan for the first time since 2011 and having to "settle" for a thrilling Rose Bowl win, Ohio State will be expecting to return to the top of the conference in 2022. Much of the defense will return, but the Spartans need better pass-rushers, which is why they added Brule from Mississippi State and Windmon from UNLV. Perhaps the team's six best defenders are departing, along with the leading rusher and three of the top four receivers. Defensive coordinator Mike Elko left to become Duke's new coach; Aggies coach Jimbo Fisher hired Mississippi's D.J. Mel Tucker has a more experienced Spartans team going into this season, but MSU was out gained on the season by about 15 yards per game. Where Oregon was: 10-4 (7-2 Pac-12), lost Alamo Bowl to Oklahoma. Auburn faded during the second half of the 2021 campaign with an inability to finish games and those who questioned Harsin's fit at the program initially are making noiseeven louder at this point. Key starters expected to return: 7 offense, 7 defense, 1 special teams Tim Warner/Getty Images, Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) and offensive lineman Olusegun Oluwatimi (55) warm-up ahead of the Maryland game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. Ridder, a two-time ACC Offensive Player of the Year, had a 44-6 record as a starter and won't be easily replaced. The defense will get a boost from the return of tackle Bryan Bresee, who missed much of 2021 with a torn ACL. 2021 record: 12-2 (8-1 Big Ten) With quarterback Spencer Sanders and most of the offense returning, the Pokes should be potent again in 2022. The race to win the SEC for college football's 2022 season starts where the national championship ended. Alabama was ranked sixth in last week's CFP rankings. Let us know your thoughts, and comment on this story below. The entire front four on defense -- tackles Leal and Peevy and top pass-rushers Johnson and Clemons -- are expected to leave. Outlook: The Wolfpack were disappointed about not having the chance to complete just their second 10-win season in 116 years when the Holiday Bowl was canceled because of COVID-19 issues for UCLA. Anthony Johnson Jr., S, Iowa State. After failing to post a winning season in Year 1 on the Plains, Bryan Harsin must take positive strides in 2022 with the Tigers, or else. Quarterback Will Levis, a Penn State transfer, should be even better with a full offseason. College football will crown its national champion next week and the morning after officially commences the offseason ahead of the 2022 campaign, which promises to be just as exciting as what we've witnessed over the past four months and change. Follow along with CFP and bowl game announcements throughout the dayhere. We're guessing here peeking at the slate, but USC isn't going to play a nationally-ranked opponent until Utah in Week 7 and by then, the Trojans should be humming offensively in their first season with Riley on the sideline. Where Oregon is: Sure, USC is getting all the . Get the latest College Football rankings for the 2022 season. Now, Kiffin will have to replace many of the difference-makers on offense, including Corral, leading rusher Ealy and top receivers Drummond and Sanders. Marcus Freeman takes over for Brian Kelly, who left for LSU. They'll likely to be ranked in the top 25 again, only this time Wisconsin has a manageable schedule before going to Ohio State to close September. UNDEFEATED TRACKER:FBS teams with perfect seasons so far. David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports, Nov. 19, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Cincinnati Bearcats safety Jacob Dingle (29) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass against the Temple Owls during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Key starters expected to leave: WR Jaquarii Roberson, RB Christian Beal-Smith, TE Brandon Chapman, DT Miles Fox, LB Luke Masterson, LB Traveon Redd, CB Ja'sir Taylor But A&M didupset then-No. ET on Saturday, Dec 3. Key additions: WR Talyn Shettron, QB Garrett Rangel, RB Braylin Presley, OT Tyrone Webber, LB Xavier Benson, RB C.J. Apr 18, 2022 AAC college football rankings and predictions with the realistic best and worst case records and quick analysis - the 2022 spring version. The Hawkeyes won 10 games for the second time in three seasons, but it's impossible not to imagine what they might have done with a more-than-pedestrian offense. Gundy isn't sure whether he'll promote from within or hire an outside candidate as defensive coordinator. Wake Forest (11-3, beat Rutgers in the Gator Bowl). The biggest obstacle will be the schedule, as Notre Dame visits Ohio State, North Carolina, USC and gets a visit from Clemson. Defensively, there are a lot of questions about who is coming back with 10 senior starters on that side of the ball. As potent as Wake Forest has been on offense, its defense could be better. Day hired Jim Knowles, who revamped Oklahoma State's defense the past two seasons, and Knowles will have his work cut out for him. College football rankings: Phil Steele predicts the preseason Top 10. How Georgia was able to come up with their first national title in 41 years (3:00), The 2022 Way-Too-Early college football top 25, What's going on at Colorado? Two starters will have to be replaced up front on offense, along with offensive line coach Joe Rudolph, who left for Virginia Tech. Alabama 2021 record: 13-2 Where Alabama ended up: Winning the SEC and losing to Georgia in the College Football Playoff National. But after a 4-3 start (gasp) and even dropping out of the AP rankings (another gasp!) Round 7, Pick 242. Longest field goal in college football history: From 2022 to Ove Johansson's NCAA record 9. Starters expected to return: 8 offense, 7 defense, 2 special teams Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports, Nov. 12, 2022; Starkville, Mississippi; Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers (19) celebrates with running back Kendall Milton (2) after a touchdown against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the first quarter at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Rhyming aside, UCF should get a good bowl assignment. Now, Texas A&M's defense, its strength this past season, will have to be rebuilt. The big picture: 29% of the five-star recruits drafted between 2015-2022 were first-round picks . Well, those doubts have been answered. The Trojans are coming off their worst season in 30 years and haven't won more than eight games since 2017. He has covered numerous NCAA championship events, including the FCS Championship, DI Track & Field Championships and Men's Frozen Four. 4. Key starters expected to leave: LB Devin Lloyd, LB Nephi Sewell, DE Mika Tafua, WR Britain Covey, RB TJ Pledger, C Nick Ford, OT Bamidele Olaseni, S Vonte Davis 2004-2023 CBS Interactive.
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