The 2014 Coaches Poll is set to come out Thursday, July 31, 2014. Here at Ground. Rule. Huddle., we are ready for the 2014 Season to begin. To appease our enthusiasm, we are each going to list our Preseason Top 10. This list will be updated each week during the season.
Brian's Preseason Top 10
Note: This list ranks the teams I think are in the Top 10 starting the 2014 season, not the teams I think will necessarily finish in the Top 10. On the list, I will bold the teams I think will finish in the Top 10 at the end of the season.
1. Florida State: Defending National Champion, and still loaded with talent.
2. Auburn: Auburn's schedule makes me wary of thinking they will still be in Top 10 at end of season. However, if given Alabama's schedule, I think they would be a lock for Top 10 at end.
3. Oklahoma: Nice Sugar Bowl win over Alabama, and OU looks settled at QB.
4. Ohio State: Yes, they under performed at the end of last season, but they still have Braxton Miller and Urban Meyer.
5. South Carolina: Dylan Thompson has solid experience at QB, and Mike Davis is one of the best RBs in the nation. Look for South Carolina to make a major push this season.
6. Stanford: David Shaw has Stanford consistently at the top, and they are built to compete with anyone in the nation.
7. Alabama: I have a lot of questions about Alabama, notably concerning their QB situation. This puts them lower than usual in my Preseason Top 10. However, I'm sure Saban will have them going full steam by the end of the year.
8. LSU: LSU had a very young defense last year which should be much better. I am concerned as well about their QB situation, but LSU seems due for a breakout season.
9. Michigan State: Solid end to last season, and Dantonio should have the defense firing on all cylinders again.
10. Baylor: I like what Art Briles has done at Baylor with their offense and mentality in general. Bryce Petty is back, and they should have a potent offense again.
Just Missed the Cut: UCLA, Oregon, Georgia
Jeremy's Preseason Top 10
1. Florida State: They're still loaded and play in the watered down ACC. As long as they can continue to avoid the stupid upset (think NC State), there's no reason the Noles shouldn't be #1 again.
2. Oklahoma: Again, the conference is weak and this will give the Sooners a great opportunity to build off their big win in the Sugar Bowl against Alabama.
3. Oregon: Mariota back at QB and the offense is always good. They have a tough trip to UCLA on the schedule but I think they can overcome it and get it done.
4. Alabama: I know their rival is loaded on offense but the schedule breaks in the Tide's favor this year. They have to go to LSU but they have time to break in a new QB and their offensive backfield is loaded to give them more time.
5. Auburn: This offense is going to be loaded. Gus Malzahn has never had a QB return as a starter and Nick Marshall is pretty dang good. The question is the defense and the schedule. Trips to both Miss schools, Kansas State, Georgia, and Alabama. Tough
6. Michigan State: They just get work done without anyone knowing. Dantonio will have them ready again. Starting QB returns. Solid RB. Nasty defense.
7. Ohio State: 24-2 under Urban Meyer. Braxton Miller is coming back. How good will the defense be though? A trip to Michigan State may be the make or break game for the Buckeye title chances.
8. UCLA: The Bruins have continued to build momentum under the guidance of NFL throwaway, Jim Mora, Jr. The trend should continue. Their QB returns and two way threat Myles Jack could lead the way to a big season.
9. Baylor: The Big 12 just isn't very good. Baylor's offense will be. Their defense should be a little better.
10a. Georgia: Even without Aaron Murray, the offense is loaded. Todd Gurley is the best RB in the nation if healthy. There is depth at receiver as well. The defense has possibly the best LB core in the SEC. The secondary is the concern. Will Jeremy Pruitt be the difference maker?
10b. South Carolina: Dylan Thompson is more than capable and Mike Davis is a beast. The Ol Ball Coach just knows how to get it done. The winner of their game at home against UGA should win the SEC East.
1. Florida State: They're still loaded and play in the watered down ACC. As long as they can continue to avoid the stupid upset (think NC State), there's no reason the Noles shouldn't be #1 again.
2. Oklahoma: Again, the conference is weak and this will give the Sooners a great opportunity to build off their big win in the Sugar Bowl against Alabama.
3. Oregon: Mariota back at QB and the offense is always good. They have a tough trip to UCLA on the schedule but I think they can overcome it and get it done.
4. Alabama: I know their rival is loaded on offense but the schedule breaks in the Tide's favor this year. They have to go to LSU but they have time to break in a new QB and their offensive backfield is loaded to give them more time.
5. Auburn: This offense is going to be loaded. Gus Malzahn has never had a QB return as a starter and Nick Marshall is pretty dang good. The question is the defense and the schedule. Trips to both Miss schools, Kansas State, Georgia, and Alabama. Tough
6. Michigan State: They just get work done without anyone knowing. Dantonio will have them ready again. Starting QB returns. Solid RB. Nasty defense.
7. Ohio State: 24-2 under Urban Meyer. Braxton Miller is coming back. How good will the defense be though? A trip to Michigan State may be the make or break game for the Buckeye title chances.
8. UCLA: The Bruins have continued to build momentum under the guidance of NFL throwaway, Jim Mora, Jr. The trend should continue. Their QB returns and two way threat Myles Jack could lead the way to a big season.
9. Baylor: The Big 12 just isn't very good. Baylor's offense will be. Their defense should be a little better.
10a. Georgia: Even without Aaron Murray, the offense is loaded. Todd Gurley is the best RB in the nation if healthy. There is depth at receiver as well. The defense has possibly the best LB core in the SEC. The secondary is the concern. Will Jeremy Pruitt be the difference maker?
10b. South Carolina: Dylan Thompson is more than capable and Mike Davis is a beast. The Ol Ball Coach just knows how to get it done. The winner of their game at home against UGA should win the SEC East.
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