In college football, it doesn't get any better
by FOXSports.com
Top 25 teams
Sure, AP and the coaches both have Georgia as their preseason No. 1. But we're not ones to blindly follow the crowd. See who we've tabbed as our top team heading into the 2008 campaign.
Offense
Some teams will get it done by land, others by air, but all of them will have one constant — a rock-solid offensive line that can open holes for the running backs and keep the QBs' unis looking nice and spotless.
Defense
Defense was a cornerstone of LSU's title run last season. But if defense is going to win a championship again this season, there are several other teams who might be celebrating in Miami come January.
Coaches
The team left standing at the end of the season doesn't necessarily have the guy who did the best job from the sidelines. But it certainly wouldn't hurt to have one of these guys calling the plays for your squad.
Heisman Trophy candidates
Pat White of West Virginia is one of nine players who are our best bets to prevent Florida QB Tim Tebow from becoming only the second player to strike the Heisman pose more than once.
All-Americans
We're reasonably certain that the guys on this list would rather be postseason All-Americans. But we're also reasonably certain that when the season's done, they'll be holding the hardware as well.
Ranking the BCS conferences
Everyone assumes the SEC is best of the BCS conferences. But you also know what they say about people who assume too much. See which conference is the best in our books.
Breakout players
They may have been in the shadows up until now, but don't count them out just yet. This may be the year football fans will have no choice but to sit up and pay attention to these guys.
Party crashers
In recent years, Utah, Boise State and Hawaii have played their way into the BCS picture. Which of the little guys will crash the party in 2008? We've got 10 teams for you to keep tabs on.
Senior quarterbacks
We can all agree that the best quarterback in college football comes from the junior class. But that doesn't mean there aren't some decent signal callers on pace to graduate in the fall. We came up with 10 of 'em, in fact.
Teams of the decade
Several teams are in the running for this year's national championship. But the team of the decade? Only a few can make a legitimate claim to that admittedly honorary title. See who makes our cut.
Toughest places to play
For most teams, there's no place like home. But for these 10 teams in particular, there's really no place like home. We run down the toughest venues in college football for the road teams.
Freshmen to watch
Sometimes it's not the veterans but the young up and comers that make the difference for a team. It's best for opponents to keep an eye on these five freshmen in the mix.
Best mascots
Colorado isn't winning a national championship this season (or perhaps for any season in the immediate future). But Ralphie? He's definitely in the running for the top mascot in college sports.
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