Anthony Pagnotta’s 2017 College Football Primer

Anthony Pagnotta
Jul 28, 2017 · 28 min read

The 2017 college football season is almost upon us ladies and gentleman and to get you prepared for the upcoming season, I have prepared my College Football Primer: 2017 Edition which predicts many different aspects of the 2017 season, including a prediction for all 130 FBS teams. So dive right in and I hope you enjoy.

Heisman Favorites

1. Derrius Guice RB/LSU

2. Lamar Jackson QB/Louisville

3. Mason Rudolph QB/Oklahoma State

4. Saquon Barkley RB/Penn State

5. Baker Mayfield QB/Oklahoma

6. Sam Darnold QB/USC

7. Bo Scarbrough RB/Alabama

8. Jake Browning QB/Washington

9. Quinton Flowers QB/South Florida

10. J.T. Barrett QB/Ohio State

11. James Washington WR/Oklahoma State

12. Trace McSorley QB/Penn State

13. Deondre Francois QB/Florida State

14. Justin Jackson RB/Northwestern

15. Kamryn Pettway RB/Auburn

16. Luke Falk QB/Washington State

17. Derwin James S/Florida State

18. Jalen Hurts QB/Alabama

19. Myles Gaskins RB/Washington

20. Nick Fitzgerald QB/Mississippi State

21. Josh Rosen QB/UCLA

22. Nick Chubb RB/Georgia

23. Jarrett Stidham QB/Auburn

24. Ronald Jones II RB/USC

25. Logan Woodside QB/Toledo

26. Shea Patterson QB/Ole Miss

27. Christian Kirk WR/Texas A&M

28. Will Grier QB/West Virginia

29. Cam Akers RB/Florida State

30. Phillip Lindsay RB/Colorado

31. Wilton Speight QB/Michigan

32. Ed Oliver DT/Houston

33. Jake Bentley QB/South Carolina

34. Justin Crawford RB/West Virginia

35. Bryce Love RB/Stanford

Breakout Players

-Tavien Feaster RB/Clemson

-Nyqwan Murray WR/Florida State

-Thomas Jackson WR/North Carolina

-Jacob Park QB/Iowa State

-Trey Sermon RB/Oklahoma

-Mike Majette RB/Indiana

-Chase Winovich DE/Michigan

-Lavert Hill CB/Michigan

-Denzel Ward CB/Ohio State

-Tanner Lee QB/Nebraska

-Bradrick Shaw RB/Wisconsin

-Ty Jones WR/Washington

-Steven Montez QB/Colorado

-Jaelan Phillips DE/UCLA

-Deontay Burnett WR/USC

-Jerry Jeudy WR/Alabama

-Isaac Nauta TE/Georgia

-CeCe Jefferson DE/Florida

-Blake Barnett QB/Arizona State

-Shea Patterson QB/Ole Miss

QB Battles

-Clemson: Kelly Bryant, Zerrick Cooper, Hunter Johnson

Bryant has the experience edge and with Auburn on the schedule early, that will be valued. Johnson will be waiting for Bryant to slip up, though.

Projected Starter: Bryant

-Miami: Malik Rosier, N’Kosi Perry

Roiser has an edge in experience, but Perry is just too talented to keep on the sideline.

Projected Starter: Roiser

-North Carolina: Brandon Harris, Nathan Elliott, Chazz Surratt, Logan Byrd

Harris didn’t transfer to sit, so he will more than likely start the season, but Elliott’s great spring means don’t count him.

Projected Starter: Harris

-Virginia Tech: Josh Jackson, A.J. Bush, Hendon Hooker

Jackson is the favorite because of what he’s showed coach Justin Fuente. Hooker is a talented guy that cam give him a run if he struggles.

Projected Starter: Jackson

-Baylor: Zach Smith, Anu Solomon

Smith started five games last season, but was just 1–4 in those games. Solomon likes to throw the ball and might help Matt Rhule move away from Art Briles style of offense.

Projected Starter: Solomon

-Maryland: Caleb Henderson, Tyrell Pigrome, Max Bortenschlager, Kasim Hill

Henderson is eligible, but isn’t guaranteed the job. He probably has the strongest arm of the group and is the most experienced. Hill be the starter based on pure talent, though.

Projected Starter: Henderson

-Michigan State: Brian Lewerke, Damion Terry

Lewerke showed he could play in two starts last season, but still didn’t show the Spartans enough. Terry gets one last shot, but Lewerke looks like the better of the two.

Projected Starter: Lewerke

-Nebraska: Tanner Lee, Patrick O’Brien

Lee was the starter at Tulane, but didn’t fit Willie Fritz’s system. Danny Langsdorf’s system seems to fit him perfectly and he should have a chance to blossom.

Projected Starter: Lee

-Tennessee: Quinten Dormady, Jarrett Guarantano

This is a close battle that may carry into the season. Dormady will be a pocket presence quarterback, similar to former quarterback Tyler Bray, while Guarantano’s mobility could cause defenses issues. No one established themselves in the spring, but Dormady has the experience edge.

Projected Starter: Dormady

-Texas A&M: Jake Hubenak, Nick Starkel, Kellen Mond

Hubenak has started five games in his career and has shown he can be efficient. Mond is the hot start freshman and looks as if he could be the next dynamic A&M quarterback. The question is is he dynamic enough to beat out Hubenak and his experience? Starting at UCLA won’t help.

Projected Starter: Hubenak

Other Battles:

-Boston College: Anthony Brown, Davis Wade

Projected Starter: Brown

-Wake Forest: Kendall Hinton, John Wolford

Projected Starter: Hinton

-Virginia: Kurt Benkert, Marvin Zanders

Projected Starter: Benkert

-Cincinnati: Hayden Moore, Ross Trail, Torrance Gibson

Projected Starter: Gibson

-Connecticut: Bryant Shirreffs, Donovan Williams

Projected Starter: Williams

-East Carolina: Thomas Sirk, Gardner Minshew

Projected Starter: Sirk

-Temple: Logan Marchi, Frank Nutile

Projected Starter: Nutile

-SMU: Ben Hicks, Rafe Peavy, D.J. Gillens

-Tulane: Jonathan Banks, Glen Cuiellette, Johnathan Brantley

Projected Starter: Banks

-Tulsa: Luke Skipper, Chad President

Projected Starter: President

-Kansas: Peyton Bender, Carter Stanley

Projected Starter: Bender

-Rutgers: Giovanni Rescigno, Jonathan Lewis

Projected Starter: Rescigno

-Illinois: Chayce Crouch, Jeff George, Dwayne Lawson

Projected Starter: Lawson

-Iowa: Nathan Stanley, Tyler Wiegers

Projected Starter: Wiegers

-Minnesota: Conor Rhoda, Demry Croft

Projected Starter: Rhoda

-Old Dominion: Blake LaRussa, Drayton Arnold

Projected Starter: LaRussa

-Southern Miss: Kwadra Griggs, Keon Howard

Projected Starter: Howard

-UAB: A.J. Erdely, Tyler Johnston

Projected Starter: Erdely

-Ohio: Quinton Maxwell, Nathan Rourke

Projected Starter: Rourke

-Central Michigan: Shane Morris, Tony Poljan

Projected Starter: Morris

-Northern Illinois: Ryan Graham, Daniel Santacaterina

Projected Starter: Graham

-Nevada: David Cornwell, Ty Gangi

Projected Starter: Cornwell

-San Jose State: Josh Love, Montel Aaron, Sam Allen, Michael Carrillo

Projected Starter: Allen

-UNLV: Armani Rodgers, Johnny Stanton, Kurt Palandech

Projected Starter: Rodgers

-California: Chase Forrest, Ross Bowers

Projected Starter: Bowers

-Oregon State: Darell Garretson, Jake Luton, Marcus McMaryion

Projected Starter: McMaryion

-Arizona State: Blake Barnett, Manny Wilkins

Projected Starter: Barnett

-Coastal Carolina: Andrew Wilson, Josh Stilley

Projected Starter: Wilson

-Georgia Southern: Seth Shuman, Shai Werts

Projected Starter: Werts

-Georgia State: Conner Manning, Aaron Winchester

Projected Starter: Manning

Conference Position Rankings

QB:

1. SEC

2. Pac-12

3. Big Ten

4. Big 12

5. ACC

6. C-USA

7. American

8. MWC

9. MAC

10. Sun Belt

RB:

1. Big Ten

2. SEC

3. Big 12

4. Pac-12

5. ACC

6. MWC

7. American

8. C-USA

9. Sun Belt

10. MAC

WR/TE:

1. ACC

2. SEC

3. Pac-12

4. Big Ten

5. Big 12

6. American

7. C-USA

8. MAC

9. Sun Belt

10. MWC

OL:

1. Big Ten

2. ACC

3. SEC

4. Big 12

5. Pac-12

6. American

7. MAC

8. MWC

9. C-USA

10. Sun Belt

DL:

1. ACC

2. Big Ten

3. SEC

4. Pac-12

5. Big 12

6. American

7. MAC

8. C-USA

9. Sun Belt

10. MWC

LB:

1. ACC

2. Big 12

3. SEC

4. Pac-12

5. Big Ten

6. C-USA

7. American

8. MWC

9. MAC

10. Sun Belt

DB:

1. ACC

2. SEC

3. Pac-12

4. Big Ten

5. Big 12

6. C-USA

7. American

8. MAC

9. Sun Belt

10. MWC

ST:

1. SEC

2. Big Ten

3. ACC

4. Pac-12

5. Big 12

6. MAC

7. MWC

8. American

9. C-USA

10. Sun Belt

ACC

ACC Atlantic

1. Florida State 12–1(8–0)

2. Louisville 10–2(6–2)

3. Clemson 10–2(6–2)

4. NC State 6–6(4–4)

5. Boston College 6–6(2–6)

6. Wake Forest 4–8(2–6)

7. Syracuse 4–8(1–7)

ACC Coastal

1. Virginia Tech 9–4(6–2)

2. Miami 9–3(5–3)

3. Georgia Tech 7–5(5–3)

4. North Carolina 7–5(4–4)

5. Pittsburgh 6–6(4–4)

6. Duke 5–7(3–5)

7. Virginia 2–10(0–8)

Championship Game: Florida State over Virginia Tech

First Team All-ACC

QB Lamar Jackson, Jr., Louisville

RB Mark Walton, Jr., Miami

RB Cam Akers, Fr., Florida State

AP Quadree Henderson, Jr., Pittsburgh

WR Ahmmon Richards, So., Miami

WR Cam Phillips, Sr., Virginia Tech

TE Cam Serigne, Sr., Wake Forest

OL Mitch Hyatt, Jr., Clemson

OL Tyrone Crowder, Sr., Clemson

OL Tony Adams, Sr., NC State

OL Wyatt Teller, Sr., Virginia Tech

OL Geron Christian, Jr., Louisville

DL Harold Landry, Sr., Boston College

DL Bradley Chubb, Sr., NC State

DL Dexter Lawrence, So., Clemson

DL Derrick Nnadi, Sr., Florida State

LB Micah Kiser, Sr., Virginia

LB Tremaine Edmunds, Jr., Virginia Tech

LB Kendall Joseph, Jr., Clemson

CB Tarvarus McFadden, Jr., Florida State

CB Jaire Alexander, Jr., Louisville

S. Derwin James, So., Florida State

S. Quin Blanding, Sr., Virginia

K. Michael Badgley, Sr., Miami

P. Tom Sheldon, So., North Carolina

KR Quadree Henderson, Jr., Pittsburgh

PR Daniel Hamm, Sr., Virginia

Second Team All-ACC

QB Deondre Francois, So., Florida State

RB Dedrick Mills, So., Georgia Tech

RB Qadree Ollison, Jr., Pittsburgh

AP Jaylen Samuels, Sr., NC State

WR Deon Cain, Jr., Clemson

WR Jester Weah, Sr., Pittsburgh

TE Chris Clark, So., Pittsburgh

OL Alex Officer, Sr., Pittsburgh

OL Bentley Spain, Sr., North Carolina

OL Brian O’Neill, Jr., Pittsburgh

OL Parker Braun, So., Georgia Tech

OL Yosuah Nijman, Jr., Virginia Tech

DL Christian Wilkins, Jr., Clemson

DL Clelin Ferrell, So., Clemson

DL Brian Burns, So., Florida State

DL Duke Ejiofor, Sr., Wake Forest

LB Shaq Quarterman, So., Miami

LB Stacy Thomas, Sr., Louisville

LB Ro’Derrick Hoskins, Sr., Florida State

CB Brandon Facyson, Sr., Virginia Tech

CB M.J. Stewart, Sr., North Carolina

S. Jessie Bates III, So., Wake Forest

S. Jordan Whitehead, Jr., Pittsburgh

K. Joey Slye, Sr., Virginia Tech

P. Sterling Hofrichter, So., Syracuse

KR Joe Reed, So., Virginia

PR Quadree Henderson, Jr., Pittsburgh

Third Team All-ACC

QB Daniel Jones, So., Duke

RB Shaun Wilson, Sr., Duke

RB Jacques Patrick, Jr., Florida State

AP Nyheim Hines, Jr., NC State

WR Ervin Phillips, Sr., Syracuse

WR Austin Proehl, Sr., North Carolina

TE Ryan Izzo, Jr., Florida State

OL Austin Davis, Sr., Duke

OL Nick Linder, Sr., Miami

OL Alex Bookser, Jr., Pittsburgh

OL Landon Dickerson, So., Florida State

OL Sean Pollard, So., Clemson

DL Josh Sweat, Jr., Florida State

DL B.J. Hill, Sr., NC State

DL Joe Jackson, So., Miami

DL Demarcus Christmas, Jr., Florida State

LB Andrew Motuapuaka, Sr., Virginia Tech

LB Cole Holcomb, Jr., North Carolina

LB Matthew Thomas, Sr., Florida State

CB Lance Austin, Sr., Georgia Tech

CB Greg Stroman, Sr., Virginia Tech

S. Donnie Miles, Sr., North Carolina

S. Van Smith, Jr., Clemson

K. Mike Weaver, Sr., Wake Forest

P. Dom Maggio, So., Wake Forest

KR Nyheim Hines, Jr., NC State

PR Braxton Berrios, Sr., Miami

Big Ten

Big Ten East

1. Ohio State 12–1(8–1)

2. Penn State 11–1(8–1)

3. Michigan 9–3(6–3)

4. Maryland 7–5(5–4)

5. Michigan State 5–7(3–6)

6. Indiana 5–7(2–7)

7. Rutgers 4–8(2–7)

Big Ten West

1. Wisconsin 11–2(8–1)

2. Iowa 8–4(5–4)

3. Northwestern 8–4(5–4)

4. Nebraska 7–5(5–4)

5. Minnesota 7–5(4–5)

6. Purdue 3–9(2–7)

7. Illinois 2–10(0–9)

Championship Game: Ohio State over Wisconsin

First Team All-Big Ten

QB Trace McSorley, Sr., Penn State

RB Saquon Barkley, Jr., Penn State

RB Justin Jackson, Sr., Northwestern

AP Akrum Wadley, Sr., Iowa

WR Nick Westbrook, Jr., Indiana

WR DaeSean Hamilton, Sr., Penn State

TE Troy Fumagalli, Sr., Wisconsin

C Billy Price, Sr., Ohio State

OL Mason Cole, Sr., Michigan

OL Michael Dieter, Jr., Wisconsin

OL Sean Welsh, Sr., Iowa

OL Beau Benzschawel, Jr., Wisconsin

DL Tyquan Lewis, Sr., Ohio State

DL Rashan Gary, So., Michigan

DL Sam Hubbard, Jr., Ohio State

DL Dre’Mont Jones, So., Ohio State

LB Josey Jowell, Sr., Iowa

LB Jack Cichy, Sr., Wisconsin

LB T.J. Edwards, Jr., Wisconsin

CB Rashard Fant, Sr., Indiana

CB Derrick Tindal, Sr., Wisconsin

S Marcus Allen, Sr., Penn State

S D’Cota Dixon, Sr., Wisconsin

K Tyler Davis, Sr., Penn State

P Blake Gillikin, So., Penn State

KR Janarion Grant, Sr., Rutgers

PR De’Mornay Pierson-El, Sr., Nebraska

Second Team All-Big Ten

QB J.T. Barrett, Sr., Ohio State

RB Rodney Smith, Jr., Minnesota

RB Ty Johnson, Jr., Maryland

AP Mike Weber, So., Ohio State

WR Jazz Peavy, Sr., Wisconsin

WR Saeed Blacknall, Sr., Penn State

TE Mike Gesicki, Sr., Penn State

C James Daniels, Jr., Iowa

OL Brian Allen, Sr., Michigan State

OL Jamarco Jones, Sr., Ohio State

OL Damian Prince, Jr., Maryland

OL Isaiah Prince, Jr., Ohio State

DL Jesse Aniebonam, Sr., Maryland

DL Maurice Hurst, Sr., Michigan

DL Conor Sheehy, Sr., Wisconsin

DL Nick Bosa, So., Ohio State

LB Tegray Scales, Sr., Indiana

LB Jerome Baker, Jr., Ohio State

LB Jermaine Carter Jr., Sr., Maryland

CB Denzel Ward, Jr., Ohio State

CB Jeffrey Okudah, Fr., Ohio State

S Godwin Igwebuike, Sr., Northwestern

S Damon Webb, Sr., Ohio State

K Emmit Carpenter, Jr., Minnesota

P Wade Lees, So., Maryland

KR D.J. Moore, Jr., Maryland

PR Janarion Grant, Sr., Rutgers

Third Team All-Big Ten

QB Clayton Thorson, Jr., Northwestern

RB L.J. Scott, Jr., Michigan State

RB Bradrick Shaw, So., Wisconsin

AP Robert Martin, Sr., Rutgers

WR D.J. Moore, Jr., Maryland

WR Donovan Peoples-Jones, Fr., Michigan

TE Marcus Baugh, Sr., Ohio State

C Patrick Kugler, Sr., Michigan

OL Ryan Bates, So., Penn State

OL Nick Gates, Jr., Nebraska

OL Ben Bredeson, So., Michigan

OL Keegan Render, Jr., Iowa

DL Steven Richardson, Sr., Minnesota

DL Chase Winovich, Jr., Michigan

DL Freedom Akinmoladun, Jr., Nebraska

DL Gelen Robinson, Sr., Purdue

LB Mike McCray, Sr., Michigan

LB Jason Cabinda, Sr., Penn State

LB Markus Bailey, So., Purdue

CB Chris Jones, Sr., Nebraska

CB JC Jackson, Jr., Maryland

S Antoine Winfield Jr., So., Minnesota

S Joshua Kalu, Sr., Nebraska

K Drew Brown, Sr., Nebraska

P Ryan Santoso, Sr., Minnesota

KR Parris Campbell, Jr., Ohio State

PR Jacquille Veii, Sr., Maryland

Big 12

1. Oklahoma State 12–1(8–1)

2. Oklahoma 10–3(8–1)

3. Texas 8–4(6–3)

4. West Virginia 9–3(6–3)

5. Kansas State 8–4(5–4)

6. Iowa State 6–6(4–5)

7. TCU 6–6(4–5)

8. Baylor 6–6(3–6)

9. Texas Tech 4–8(1–8)

10. Kansas 2–10(0–9)

Championship Game: Oklahoma State over Oklahoma

First Team All-Big 12

QB Mason Rudolph, Sr., Oklahoma State

RB Justin Crawford, Sr., West Virginia

RB Justice Hill, So., Oklahoma State

AP Kyle Hicks, Sr., TCU

WR James Washington, Sr., Oklahoma State

WR Jalen McCleskey, Jr., Oklahoma State

TE Mark Andrews, Jr., Oklahoma

C Zach Shackelford, So., Texas

OL Connor Williams, Jr., Texas

OL Dalton Risner, Jr., Kansas State

OL Orlando Brown, Jr., Oklahoma

OL Ben Powers, Jr., Oklahoma

DL Dorance Armstrong Jr., Jr., Kansas

DL Malcolm Roach, So., Texas

DL Reggie Walker, So., Kansas State

DL Poona Ford, Sr., Texas

LB Travin Howard, Sr., TCU

LB Malik Jefferson, Jr., Texas

LB Ty Summers, Jr., TCU

CB Jordan Thomas, Sr., Oklahoma

CB D.J. Reed, Jr., Kansas State

S Tre Flowers, Sr., Oklahoma State

S Kamari Cotton-Moya, Sr., Iowa State

K Matthew McClure, Sr., Kansas State

P Zach Sinor, Jr., Oklahoma State

KR Byron Pringle, Jr., Kansas State

PR Dominique Heath, Jr., Kansas State

Second Team All-Big 12

QB Baker Mayfield, Sr., Oklahoma

RB Chris Warren III, Jr., Texas

RB Mike Warren, Jr., Iowa State

AP KaVonte Turpin, Sr., TCU

WR Allen Lazard, Sr., Iowa State

WR Jonathan Giles, Jr., Texas Tech

WR LaQuvionte Gonzalez, Sr., Kansas

C Erick Wren, Sr., Oklahoma

OL Kyle Bosch, Sr., West Virginia

OL Bobby Evans, So., Oklahoma

OL Zachary Crabtree, Sr., Oklahoma State

OL Hakeem Adeniji, So., Kansas

DL K.J. Smith, Sr., Baylor

DL Breckyn Hager, Jr., Texas

DL D.J. Ward, Sr., Oklahoma

DL Will Geary, Sr., Kansas State

LB Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, Sr., Oklahoma

LB Chad Whitener, Sr., Oklahoma State

LB Taylor Young, Sr., Baylor

CB Ranthony Texada, Sr., TCU

CB Jordan Parker, So., Oklahoma

S Steven Parker, Sr., Oklahoma

S Nick Orr, Sr., TCU

K Clayton Hatfield, Jr., Texas Tech

P Michael Dickson, Jr., Texas

KR KaVontae Turpin, Jr., TCU

PR KaVontae Turpin, Jr., TCU

Third Team All-Big 12

QB Will Grier, Jr., West Virginia

RB Terence Williams, Jr., Baylor

RB Trey Sermon, Fr., Oklahoma

AP Justin Stockton, Sr., Texas Tech

WR Marcell Ateman, Sr., Oklahoma State

WR Ka’Run White, Sr., West Virginia

WR Steven Sims Jr., Jr., Kansas

C Austin Schlottman, Sr., TCU

OL Scott Frantz, So., Kansas State

OL Dru Samia, Jr., Oklahoma

OL Denzel Okafor, So., Texas

OL Blake Blackmar, Jr., Baylor

DL Daniel Wise, Jr., Kansas

DL Mat Boesen, Sr., TCU

DL Matt Romar, Sr., Oklahoma

DL Broderick Washington, So., Texas Tech

LB Anthony Wheeler, Jr., Texas

LB Caleb Kelly, So., Oklahoma

LB Al-Rasheed Benton, Sr., West Virginia

CB Brian Peavy, Jr., Iowa State

CB Duke Shelley, Jr., Kansas State

S Ramon Richards, Sr., Oklahoma State

S Dravin Askew-Henry, Jr., West Virginia

K Austin Seibert, Jr., Oklahoma

P Colin Downing, Sr., Iowa State

KR Cameron Batson, Sr., Texas Tech

PR Mykel Jones, So., Oklahoma

Pac-12

Pac-12 North

1. Washington 12–1(8–1)

2. Stanford 8–4(5–4)

3. Washington State 7–5(4–5)

4. Oregon 7–5(4–5)

5. Oregon State 5–7(3–6)

6. California 2–10(0–9)

Pac-12 South

1. USC 11–2(9–0)

2. Utah 9–3(6–3)

3. Colorado 8–4(5–4)

4. UCLA 6–6(4–5)

5. Arizona State 6–6(3–6)

6. Arizona 3–9(1–8)

Championship Game: Washington over USC

First Team All-Pac-12

QB Sam Darnold, So., USC

RB Myles Gaskin, Jr., Washington

RB Ronald Jones II, Jr., USC

AP Phillip Lindsay, Sr., Colorado

WR Dante Pettis, Sr., Washington

WR Shay Fields, Sr., Colorado

WR N’Keal Harry, So., Arizona State

C Coleman Shelton, Sr., Washington

OL Trey Adams, Jr., Washington

OL Tyrell Crosby, Sr., Oregon

OL Viane Talamaivao, Sr., USC

OL Scott Quessenberry, Sr., UCLA

DL Greg Gaines, Jr., Washington

DL Rasheem Green, Jr., USC

DL Lowell Lotulelei, Sr., Utah

DL Hercules Mata’afa, Jr., Washington State

LB Azeem Victor, Sr., Washington

LB Cameron Smith, Jr., USC

LB Peter Kalambayi, Sr., Stanford

CB Iman Marshall, Jr., USC

CB Quenton Meeks, Jr., Stanford

S Justin Reid, Jr., Stanford

S Chase Hansen, Jr., Utah

K Aidan Schneider, Sr., Oregon

P Mitch Wishnowsky, Jr., Utah

KR Charles Nelson, Sr., Oregon

PR Dante Pettis, Sr., Washington

Second Team All-Pac-12

QB Jake Browning, Jr., Washington

RB Royce Freeman, Sr., Oregon

RB Ryan Nall, Jr., Oregon State

AP Charles Nelson, Sr., Oregon

WR Devin Ross, Sr., Colorado

WR Deontay Burnett, Jr., USC

WR Darren Andrews, Sr., UCLA

C Jake Hanson, So., Oregon

OL Cody O’Connell, Sr., Washington State

OL Jeromy Irwin, Sr., Colorado

OL Kenny Lacy, Sr., UCLA

OL Nate Herbig, So., Stanford

DL Harrison Phillips, Sr., Stanford

DL Kylie Fitts, Sr., Utah

DL JoJo Wicker, Jr., Arizona State

DL Jaelan Phillips, Fr., UCLA

LB Kenny Young, Sr., UCLA

LB Troy Dye, So., Oregon

LB Koron Crump, Sr., Arizona State

CB Isaiah Oliver, Jr., Colorado

CB Alijah Holder, Sr., Stanford

S Taylor Rapp, So., Washington

S Brendon Schooler, So., Oregon

K Matt Anderson, Sr., California

P Dylan Klumph, Jr., California

KR Robert Taylor, Sr., Washington State

PR Charles Nelson, Sr., Oregon

Third Team All-Pac-12

QB Luke Falk, Sr., Washington State

RB Bryce Love, Jr., Stanford

RB Soso Jamabo, Jr., UCLA

AP Seth Collins, Jr., Oregon State

WR Bryce Bobo, Sr., Colorado

WR Tavares Martin Jr., Jr., Washington State

TE Dalton Schultz, Jr., Stanford

C Nico Falah, Sr., USC

OL Cole Madison, Sr., Washington State

OL A.T. Hall, Jr., Stanford

OL Toa Lobendahn, Jr., USC

OL Tim Lynott Jr., So., Colorado

DL Tashon Smallwood, Sr., Arizona State

DL James Looney, Sr., California

DL Kenny Bigelow Jr., Sr., USC

DL Scott Pagano, Sr., Oregon

LB Keishawn Bierria, Sr., Washington

LB Peyton Pelluer, Sr., Washington State

LB Kevin Palma, Sr., Stanford

CB Jordan Miller, Jr., Washington

CB Darnay Holmes, Fr., UCLA

S Jaleel Wadood, Sr., UCLA

S Marvell Tell III, Jr., USC

K Erik Powell, Sr., Washington State

P Jake Bailey, Jr., Stanford

KR Kalen Ballage, Sr., Arizona State

PR Vic Wharton III, Jr., California

SEC

SEC East

1. Georgia 9–4(6–2)

2. Florida 8–4(6–2)

3. South Carolina 6–6(3–5)

4. Tennessee 7–5(3–5)

5. Vanderbilt 6–6(3–5)

6. Kentucky 6–6(3–5)

7. Missouri 5–7(1–7)

SEC West

1. Alabama 13–0(8–0)

2. Auburn 9–3(6–2)

3. LSU 9–3(5–3)

4. Arkansas 8–4(4–4)

5. Texas A&M 6–6(3–5)

6. Mississippi State 7–5(3–5)

7. Ole Miss 6–6(2–6)

Championship Game: Alabama over Georgia

First Team All-SEC

QB Jalen Hurts, So., Alabama

RB Derrius Guice, Jr., LSU

RB Kamryn Pettway, Jr., Auburn

AP Deebo Samuel, Jr., South Carolina

WR Christian Kirk, Jr., Texas A&M

WR Calvin Ridley, Jr., Alabama

TE Isaac Nauta, So., Georgia

C Bradley Bozeman, Sr., Alabama

OL Jonah Williams, So., Alabama

OL Ross Pierschbacher, Jr., Alabama

OL Will Clapp, Jr., LSU

OL Martez Ivey, Jr., Florida

DL Arden Key, Jr., LSU

DL Marquis Haynes, Sr., Ole Miss

DL Marlon Davidson, So., Auburn

DL CeCe Jefferson, Jr., Florida

LB Shaun Dion Hamilton, Sr., Alabama

LB Skai Moore, Sr., South Carolina

LB Rashaan Evans, Sr., Alabama

CB Minkah Fitzpatrick, Jr., Alabama

CB Donte Jackson, Jr., LSU

S Mike Edwards, So., Kentucky

S Ronnie Harrison, Jr., Alabama

K Gary Wunderlich, Sr., Ole Miss

P Johnny Townsend, Jr., Florida

KR Evan Berry, Sr., Tennessee

PR Christian Kirk, Jr., Texas A&M

Second Team All-SEC

QB Nick Fitzgerald, Jr., Mississippi State

RB Nick Chubb, Sr., Georgia

RB Benny Snell Jr., So., Kentucky

AP Sony Michel, Sr., Georgia

WR J’Mon Moore, Sr., Missouri

WR Antonio Callaway, Jr., Florida

TE Hayden Hurst, Jr., South Carolina

C Frank Ragnow, Sr., Arkansas

OL Braden Smith, Sr., Auburn

OL Isaiah Wynn, Sr., Georgia

OL Maea Teuhema, Jr., LSU

OL Nick Haynes, Jr., Kentucky

DL Trent Thompson, Jr., Georgia

DL Da’Ron Payne, Jr., Alabama

DL Jeffrey Simmons, So., Mississippi State

DL Da’Shawn Hand, Sr., Alabama

LB Oren Burks, Sr., Vanderbilt

LB Jordan Jones, So., Kentucky

LB Roquan Smith, Jr., Georgia

CB Duke Dawson, Sr., Florida

CB Malkom Parrish, Sr., Georgia

S Dominick Sanders, Sr., Georgia

S Marcell Harris, Sr., Florida

K Daniel Carson, Sr., Auburn

P J.K. Scott, Sr., Alabama

KR Deebo Samuel, Jr., South Carolina

PR Antonio Callaway, Jr., Florida

Third Team All-SEC

QB Jarrett Stidham, Sr., Auburn

RB Damarea Crockett, So., Missouri

RB Ralph Webb, Sr., Vanderbilt

AP Trayveon Williams, So., Texas A&M

WR Jerry Jeudy, Fr., Alabama

WR Jauan Jennings, Jr., Tennessee

TE Ethan Wolf, Sr., Tennessee

C Austin Golson, Sr., Auburn

OL Lester Cotton, Jr., Alabama

OL Jashon Robertson, Sr., Tennessee

OL Greg Little, So., Ole Miss

OL Jawaan Taylor, So., Florida

DL Jabari Zuniga, So., Florida

DL Terry Beckner Jr., Jr., Missouri

DL Breeland Speaks, Jr., Ole Miss

DL Jonathan Ledbetter, Sr., Georgia

LB Denzil Ware, So., Kentucky

LB Lorenzo Carter, Sr., Georgia

LB Christian Miller, Jr., Alabama

CB Tre Herndon, Sr., Vanderbilt

CB Anthony Averett, Sr., Alabama

S Todd Kelly Jr., Sr., Tennessee

S Tray Matthews, Sr., Auburn

K Eddy Pinero, Jr., Florida

P Shane Tripucka, Sr., Texas A&M

KR Trayveon Williams, So., Texas A&M

PR Jared Cornelius, Sr., Arkansas

American

American East

1. South Florida 12–0(8–0)

2. UCF 8–4(6–2)

3. Temple 7–5(4–4)

4. Cincinnati 5–7(2–6)

5. Connecticut 2–10(1–7)

6. East Carolina 2-10(1–7)

American West

1. Memphis 10–3(8–0)

2. Houston 9–3(6–2)

3. SMU 8–4(5–3)

4. Navy 7–5(4–4)

5. Tulsa 5–7(3–5)

6. Tulane 3–9(1–7)

Championship Game: South Florida over Memphis

First Team All-AAC

QB Quinton Flowers, Sr., South Florida

RB D’Angelo Brewer, Sr., Tulsa

RB Ryquell Armstead, Jr., Temple

AP Arkeel Newsome, Sr., Connecticut

WR Courtland Sutton, Jr., SMU

WR Anthony Miller, Sr., Memphis

WR Linell Bonner, Sr., Houston

C Cameron Ruff, Sr., South Florida

OL Evan Plagg, Sr., Tulsa

OL Tyler Bowling, Jr., Tulsa

OL Will Noble, Jr., Houston

OL Evan Martin, Sr., Navy

DL Ed Oliver, So., Houston

DL Justin Lawler, Sr., SMU

DL Deadrin Senat, Sr., South Florida

DL Jesse Brubaker, Sr., Tulsa

LB Auggie Sanchez, Sr., South Florida

LB Shaquem Griffin, Sr., UCF

LB Genard Avery, Sr., Memphis

CB Jordan Wyatt, Jr., SMU

CB Deatrick Nichols, Sr., South Florida

S Sean Chandler, Sr., Temple

S Delvon Randall, Jr., Temple

K Austin Jones, Sr., Temple

P Jonathan Hernandez, Sr., South Florida

KR Tony Pollard, So., Memphis

PR D’Ernest Johnson, Sr., South Florida

Second Team All-AAC

QB Riley Ferguson, Sr., Memphis

RB Braeden West, Jr., SMU

RB Tony Pollard, So., Memphis

AP D’Ernest Johnson, Sr., South Florida

WR Phil Mayhue, Sr., Memphis

WR Trey Quinn, Jr., SMU

WR Keenen Johnson, So., Tulsa

C Chandler Miller, Jr., Tulsa

OL Drew Kyser, Jr., Memphis

OL Evan Brown, Sr., SMU

OL Andrew Wood, Jr., Navy

OL Gabe Kuhn, Sr., Memphis

DL Jamiyus Pittman, Sr., UCF

DL Jackson Pittman, So., Navy

DL Cortez Broughton, Jr., Cincinnati

DL Luke Carrezola, Sr., Connecticut

LB D.J. Palmore, Sr., Navy

LB Micah Thomas, Sr., Navy

LB Matthew Adams, Sr., Houston

CB Jamar Summers, Sr., Connecticut

CB Parry Nickerson, Sr., Tulane

S Garrett Davis, Jr., Houston

S Jonathan Cook, Sr., Memphis

K Andrew Gantz, Sr., Cincinnati

P Erik Harris, Jr., Navy

KR Adrian Killins Jr., So., UCF

PR Anthony Miller, Sr., Memphis

C-USA

C-USA East

1. Middle Tennessee 8–5(7–1)

2. Old Dominion 8–4(6–2)

3. Western Kentucky 8–4(6–2)

4. Florida Atlantic 7–5(5–3)

5. Florida International 5–7(4–4)

6. Marshall 3–9(2–6)

7. Charlotte 3–9(1–7)

C-USA West

1. Louisiana Tech 10–3(7–1)

2. Texas-San Antonio 7–5(5–3)

3. Southern Miss 6–6(4–4)

4. North Texas 5–7(4–4)

5. UAB 4–8(2–6)

6. UTEP 1–11(1–7)

7. Rice 1–11(1–7)

Championship Game: Louisiana Tech over Middle Tennessee

First Team All-C-USA

QB Brent Stockstill, Jr., Middle Tennessee

RB Ito Smith, Sr., Southern Miss

RB Ray Lawry, Sr., Old Dominion

AP Richie James, Jr., Middle Tennessee

WR Allenzae Staggers, Sr., Southern Miss

WR Jonathan Duhart, Sr., Old Dominion

TE Ryan Yurachek, Sr., Marshall

C Nick Clarke, Jr., Old Dominion

OL Will Hernandez, Sr., UTEP

OL Chandler Brewer, Jr., Middle Tennessee

OL Nate Davis, Jr., Charlotte

OL Brandon Ray, Sr., Western Kentucky

DL Walter Brady, Jr., Middle Tennessee

DL Ryan Bee, Jr., Marshall

DL Jaylon Ferguson, Jr., Louisiana Tech

DL Oshane Ximines, Jr., Old Dominion

LB Josiah Tauaefa, So., UTSA

LB Anthony Wint, Sr., Florida International

LB Chris Melton, Jr., Middle Tennessee

CB Brandon Addison, Sr., Old Dominion

CB Isaiah Brown, So., Florida International

S Kishawn McClain, Sr., North Texas

S Devin Cockrell, Sr., UTEP

K Canon Rooker, Sr., Middle Tennessee

P Jake Collins, Jr., Western Kentucky

KR Kerrith Whyte Jr., So., Florida Atlantic

PR Nacarius Fant, Sr., Western Kentucky

Second Team All-C-USA

QB De’Andre Johnson, So., Florida Atlantic

RB Devin Singletary, So., Florida Atlantic

RB Jeffery Wilson, Sr., North Texas

AP Jarred Craft, Sr., Louisiana Tech

WR Kalib Woods, Sr., Florida Atlantic

WR Josh Stewart, Sr., UTSA

TE Melvin Vaughn, Sr., Old Dominion

C Trey Martin, Sr., Rice

OL Dennis Edwards, Jr., Western Kentucky

OL O’Shea Dugas, Jr., Louisiana Tech

OL Reggie Bain, Jr., Florida Atlantic

OL Jimmie Sims, Sr., Western Kentucky

DL Marcus Davenport, Sr., UTSA

DL Xavier Thigpen, Sr., Southern Miss

DL Fermin Silva, Jr., Florida International

DL Bunmi Rotimi, Sr., Old Dominion

LB Emmanuel Ellerbee, Sr., Old Dominion

LB Alvin Jones, Sr., UTEP

LB D.J. Sanders, Sr., Middle Tennessee

CB Joe Brown, Sr., Western Kentucky

CB Nate Brooks, Jr., North Texas

S Jalen Young, Jr., Florida Atlantic

S J.T. Ibe, Jr., Rice

K Parker Shaunfield, Jr., Southern Miss

P Yannis Routsas, Jr., UTSA

KR Kylen Towner, Sr., Western Kentucky

PR Collin Lisa, Jr., UAB

MAC

MAC East

1. Miami(OH) 8–5(6–2)

2. Akron 6–6(5–3)

3. Ohio 8–4(5–3)

4. Bowling Green 3–9(2–6)

5. Kent State 3–9(2–6)

6. Buffalo 1–11(0–8)

MAC West

1. Toledo 11–2(7–1)

2. Western Michigan 8–4(6–2)

3. Eastern Michigan 6–6(5–3)

4. Northern Illinois 6–6(5–3)

5. Central Michigan 5–7(4–4)

6. Ball State 4–8(2–6)

Championship Game: Toledo over Miami(OH)

First Team All-MAC

QB Logan Woodside, Sr., Toledo

RB James Gilbert, Jr., Ball State

RB Jarvion Franklin, Sr., Western Michigan

AP Nick Holley, Sr., Kent State

WR Cody Thompson, Sr., Toledo

WR Corey Willis, Sr., Central Michigan

TE Tyler Conklin, Sr., Central Michigan

C John Keenoy, Jr., Western Michigan

OL Chukwuma Okorafor, Sr., Western Michigan

OL Jake Pruehs, Sr., Ohio

OL Jordan Diamond, Sr., Miami

OL Tim McAuliffe, Sr., Bowling Green

DL Joe Ostman, Sr., Central Michigan

DL Gus Schwieterman, Sr., Bowling Green

DL Anthony Wimbush, Sr., Ball State

DL Olasunkanmi Adeniyi, Jr., Toledo

LB Quentin Poling, Sr., Ohio

LB Khalil Hodge, Jr., Buffalo

LB Ulysees Gilbert, Jr., Akron

CB Heath Harding, Sr., Miami(OH)

CB Amari Coleman, Sr., Central Michigan

S Javon Hagan, So., Ohio

S Justin Tranquill, So., Western Michigan

K Morgan Hagge, Jr., Ball State

P Austin Barnes, Sr., Eastern Michigan

KR Darius Phillips, Sr., Western Michigan

PR Darius Phillips, Sr., Western Michigan

Second Team All-MAC

QB Gus Ragland, Jr., Miami(OH)

RB Jamauri Bogan, Sr., Western Michigan

RB Jordan Huff, Sr., Northern Illinois

AP Johnathan Hawkins, Jr., Buffalo

WR Jon’Vea Johnson, Jr., Toledo

WR Sergio Bailey II, Sr., Western Michigan

TE Nate Becker, Jr., Miami(OH)

C James O’Hagan, Jr., Buffalo

OL Max Scharping, Jr., Northern Illinois

OL Sam McCollum, Jr., Miami(OH)

OL Elijah Nkansah, Sr., Toledo

OL Nate Jeppesen, Sr., Toledo

DL Jon Cunningham, Sr., Kent State

DL Jeremiah Harris, Jr., Eastern Michigan

DL Andre Turner, Sr., Western Michigan

DL Eric Assoua, Jr., Western Michigan

LB Malik Fountain, Sr., Central Michigan

LB Ja’Wuan Woodley, Sr., Toledo

LB De’Andre Montgomery, Jr., Miami(OH)

CB Deondre Daniels, Jr., Miami(OH)

CB Shawn Lurry, Sr., Northern Illinois

S Vince Calhoun, So., Eastern Michigan

S Tony Reid, Sr., Miami(OH)

K Paul Fricano, So., Eastern Michigan

P Joseph Davidson, Sr., Bowling Green

KR Maurice Thomas, Jr., Miami(OH)

PR Corey Lacanaria, Jr., Ball State

MWC

MWC Mountain

1. Colorado State 8–5(6–2)

2. Boise State 8–4(6–2)

3. Air Force 8–4(6–2)

4. Wyoming 7–5(5–3)

5. New Mexico 6–6(4–4)

6. Utah State 5–7(4–4)

MWC West

1. San Diego State 8–5(6–2)

2. Hawaii 8–4(5–3)

3. UNLV 4–8(3–5)

4. Nevada 2–10(1–7)

5. Fresno State 2–10(1–7)

6. San Jose State 2–10(1–7)

Championship Game: Colorado State over San Diego State

First Team All-MWC

QB Josh Allen, Jr., Wyoming

RB Rashaad Penny, Sr., San Diego State

RB James Butler, Sr., Nevada

AP Tim McVey, Sr., Air Force

WR Devonte Boyd, Sr., UNLV

WR Michael Gallup, Sr., Colorado State

WR Cedrick Wilson, Sr., Boise State

C Mason Hampton, Sr., Boise State

OL Austin Corbett, Sr., Nevada

OL Archie Lewis, Sr., Boise State

OL Antonio Rosales, Sr., San Diego State

OL Dejon Allen, Sr., Hawaii

DL David Moa, Jr., Boise State

DL Garrett Hughes, Sr., New Mexico

DL Carl Granderson, Sr., Wyoming

DL Malik Reed, Sr., Nevada

LB Jahlani Tavai, Jr., Hawaii

LB Frank Ginda, Jr., San Jose State

LB Ronley Lakalaka, Jr., San Diego State

CB Kameron Kelly, Sr., San Diego State

CB Andre Chachere, Sr., San Jose State

S Dallin Leavitt, Sr., Utah State

S Andrew Wingard, Jr., Wyoming

K John Baron II, Jr., San Diego State

P Michael Carrizosa, Sr., San Jose State

KR Rashaad Penny, Sr., San Diego State

PR Austin Conway, So., Wyoming

Second Team All-MWC

QB Brett Rypien, Jr., Boise State

RB Tyrone Owens, Jr., New Mexico

RB Diocemy Saint Juste, Sr., Hawaii

AP Dalyn Dawkins, Sr., Colorado State

WR John Ursua, So., Hawaii

WR Wyatt Demps, Sr., Nevada

WR Mikah Holder, Sr., San Diego State

C Jake Bennett, Sr., Colorado State

OL Zach Wallace, Jr., Wyoming

OL Nathan Jacobson, Jr., UNLV

OL Avery Jordan, Sr., New Mexico

OL Alex Norton, Sr., Air Force

DL Kevin Prosser, Jr., Wyoming

DL Meffy Koloamatangi, Sr., Hawaii

DL Noble Dunn, Sr., San Diego State

DL Christian Colon, Fr., Colorado State

LB Josh Watson, Jr., Colorado State

LB Logan Wilson, So., Wyoming

LB Gabriel Sewell, So., Nevada

CB Tyler Horton, Jr., Boise State

CB Kevin Nutt Jr., Sr., Colorado State

S Trayvon Henderson, Sr., Hawaii

S Marcus Epps, Jr., Wyoming

K Bryce Crawford, Jr., San Jose State

P Corey Bojorquez, Sr., New Mexico

KR Tim McVey, Jr., Air Force

PR Quest Truxton, Sr., San Diego State

Sun Belt

1. Troy 10–2(8–0)

2. Appalachian State 10–2(8–0)

3. South Alabama 7–5(6–2)

4. Arkansas State 7–5(6–2)

5. Idaho 7–5(5–3)

6. Coastal Carolina 5–7(3–5)

7. Georgia Southern 5–7(3–5)

8. UL Lafayette 4–8(3–5)

9. New Mexico State 3–9(2–6)

10. Georgia State 3–9(2–6)

11. UL Monroe 2–10(2–6)

12. Texas State 1–11(0–8)

First Team All-Sun Belt

QB Brandon Silvers, Sr., Troy

RB Larry Rose III, Sr., New Mexico State

RB Jalin Moore, Jr., Appalachian State

AP Jordan Chunn, Sr., Troy

WR Penny Hart, So., Georgia State

WR Shaedon Meadors, Sr., Appalachian State

TE Blake Mack, Sr., Arkansas State

C Aaron Brewer, So., Texas State

OL Colby Gossett, Sr., Appalachian State

OL Beau Nunn, Sr., Appalachian State

OL Steven Rowzee, Sr., Troy

OL Victor Johnson, So., Appalachian State

DL Dee Liner, Sr., Arkansas State

DL Ja’Von Rolland-Jones, Sr., Arkansas State

DL Tee Sims, Sr., Appalachian State

DL Aikeem Coleman, Sr., Idaho

LB Kyle Wilson, Sr., Appalachian State

LB Kaden Elliss, Jr., Idaho

LB Bryan London, So., Texas State

CB Clifton Duck, So., Appalachian State

CB Kamryn Melton, Sr., Troy

S Jeremy Reaves, Jr., South Alabama

S A.J. Howard, Sr., Appalachian State

K Michael Rubino, So., Appalachian State

P Rylee Critcher, Fr., Appalachian State

KR Daryl Rollins-Davis, Jr., Arkansas State

PR Blaise Taylor, Sr., Arkansas State

Second Team All-Sun Belt

QB Matt Linehan, Sr., Idaho

RB Xavier Johnson, Sr., South Alabama

RB Warren Wand, Jr., Arkansas State

AP Isaiah Saunders, Jr., Idaho

WR Emanuel Thompson, Sr., Troy

WR Dijon Paschal, Sr., Arkansas State

TE Maaseiah Francis, Jr., South Alabama

C Gabe Mobley, Jr. Georgia State

OL Jordan Rose, Sr., Idaho

OL Noah Fisher, So., South Alabama

OL Ryan Northrup, Jr., Georgia Southern

OL Frank Sutton Jr., Sr., Louisiana-Monroe

DL Tre Alford, Jr., South Alabama

DL Joe Dillon, So., Louisiana-Lafayette

DL Finessé Middleton, Sr., South Alabama

DL Caleb Tucker, Sr., Louisiana-Monroe

LB Darrell Songy, Sr., South Alabama

LB Eric Boggs, Sr., Appalachian State

LB Michael Shaw, Jr., Georgia State

CB Latrell Gibbs, Jr., Appalachian State

CB Blace Brown, Jr., Troy

S Joshua Moon, Jr., Georgia Southern

S Travis Crawford, Sr., Louisiana-Lafayette

K Craig Ford, Jr., Louisiana-Monroe

P Payton Theisler, So., New Mexico State

KR Jabir Frye, So., Troy

PR Chris Jones, Sr., Coastal Carolina

Independents

Notre Dame 9–3

BYU 8–5

Army West Point 7–5

Massachusetts 1–11

Rankings

1. Alabama Crimson Tide 13–0(8–0)

2. Florida State Seminoles 12–1(8–0)

3. Ohio State Buckeyes 12–1(8–1)

4. Washington Huskies 12–1(8–1)

5. Oklahoma State Cowboys 12–1(8–1)

6. Penn State Nittany Lions 11–1(8–1)

7. USC Trojans 11–2(9–0)

8. Louisville Cardinals 10–2(6–2)

9. Clemson Tigers 10–2(6–2)

10. Auburn Tigers 9–3(6–2)

11. LSU Tigers 9–3(5–3)

12. Wisconsin Badgers 11–2(8–1)

13. Oklahoma Sooners 10–3(8–1)

14. Michigan Wolverines 9–3(6–3)

15. Georgia Bulldogs 9–4(6–2)

16. Virginia Tech Hokies 9–4(6–2)

17. South Florida Bulls 13–0(8–0)

18. Florida Gators 8–4(6–2)

19. Notre Dame Fighting Irish 9–3

20. Utah Utes 9–3(6–3)

21. West Virginia Mountaineers 9–3(6–3)

22. Miami Hurricanes 9–3(5–3)

23. Texas Longhorns 8–4(6–3)

24. Arkansas Razorbacks 8–4(4–4)

25. Stanford Cardinal 8–4(5–4)

26. Colorado Buffaloes 8–4(5–4)

27. Kansas State Wildcats 8–4(5–4)

28. Mississippi State Bulldogs 7–5(3–5)

29. Iowa Hawkeyes 8–4(5–4)

30. Northwestern Wildcats 8–4(5–4)

31. Tennessee Volunteers 7–5(3–5)

32. South Carolina Gamecocks 6–6(3–5)

33. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 7–5(5–3)

34. Maryland Terrapins 7–5(5–4)

35. Texas A&M Aggies 6–6(3–5)

36. Washington State Cougars 7–5(4–5)

37. Ole Miss Rebels 6–6(2–6)

38. Vanderbilt Commodores 6–6(3–5)

39. Oregon Ducks 7–5(4–5)

40. Nebraska Cornhuskers 7–5(5–4)

41. North Carolina Tar Heels 7–5(4–4)

42. Pittsburgh Panthers 6–6(4–4)

43. Minnesota Golden Gophers 7–5(4–5)

44. TCU Horned Frogs 6–6(4–5)

45. Iowa State Cyclones 6–6(4–5)

46. UCLA Bruins 6–6(4–5)

47. Kentucky Wildcats 6–6(3–5)

48. NC State Wolfpack 6–6(4–4)

49. Arizona State Sun Devils 6–6(3–6)

50. Boston College Eagles 6–6(2–6)

51. Michigan State Spartans 5–7(3–6)

52. Missouri Tigers 5–7(1–7)

53. Baylor Bears 6–6(3–6)

54. Memphis Tigers 10–3(7–1)

55. Duke Blue Devils 5–7(3–5)

56. Oregon State Beavers 5–7(3–6)

57. Houston Cougars 9–3(6–2)

58. Toledo Rockets 11–2(7–1)

59. Boise State Broncos 8–4(6–2)

60. BYU Cougars 8–5

61. Indiana Hoosiers 5–7(2–7)

62. Wake Forest Demon Deacons 4–8(2–6)

63. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 10–3(7–1)

64. Troy Trojans 10–2(8–0)

65. Air Force Falcons 8–4(6–2)

66. Appalachian State Mountaineers 10–2(8–0)

67. Syracuse Orange 4–8(1–7)

68. Rutgers Scarlet Knights 4–8(2–7)

69. Texas Tech Red Raiders 4–8(1–8)

70. Colorado State Rams 8–5(6–2)

71. UCF Knights 8–4(6–2)

72. SMU Mustangs 8–4(5–3)

73. Purdue Boilermakers 3–9(2–7)

74. Navy Midshipmen 7–5(5–3)

75. Arizona Wildcats 3–9(1–8)

76. Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders 8–5(7–1)

77. Army West Point Black Knights 7–5

78. Temple Owls 7–5(4–4)

79. San Diego State Aztecs 8–5(6–2)

80. Old Dominion Monarchs 8–4(6–2)

81. California Golden Bears 2–10(0–9)

82. Miami(OH) Redhawks 8–5(6–2)

83. Hawaii Rainbow Warriors 8–4(5–3)

84. Western Michigan Broncos 8–4(6–2)

85. Wyoming Cowboys 7–5(5–3)

86. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 8–4(6–2)

87. Virginia Cavaliers 2–10(0–8)

88. Ohio Bobcats 8–4(5–3)

89. Florida Atlantic Owls 7–5(5–3)

90. Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners 7–5(5–3)

91. Tulsa Golden Hurricane 5–7(3–5)

92. Illinois Fighting Illini 2–10(1–7)

93. New Mexico Lobos 6–6(4–4)

94. South Alabama Jaguars 7–5(6–2)

95. Cincinnati Bearcats 5–7(2–6)

96. Eastern Michigan Eagles 6–6(5–3)

97. Arkansas State Red Wolves 7–5(6–2)

98. Southern Miss Golden Eagles 6–6(4–4)

99. Akron Zips 6–6(5–3)

100. Utah State Aggies 5–7(4–4)

101. Idaho Vandals 7–5(5–3)

102. Northern Illinois Huskies 6–6(5–3)

103. Kansas Jayhawks 2–10(0–9)

104. Central Michigan Chippewas 5–7(4–4)

105. North Texas Mean Green 5–7(4–4)

106. UNLV Runnin’ Rebels 4–8(3–5)

107. Florida International Golden Panthers 5–7(4–4)

108. Tulane Green Wave 3–9(1–7)

109. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 5–7(3–5)

110. UAB Blazers 4–8(2–6)

111. Georgia Southern Eagles 5–7(3–5)

112. Marshall Thundering Herd 3–9(2–6)

113. Connecticut Huskies 2–10(1–7)

114. East Carolina Pirates 2–10(1–7)

115. Ball State Cardinals 4–8(2–6)

116. Bowling Green Falcons 3–9(2–6)

117. Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns 4–8(3–5)

118. Charlotte 49ers 3–9(1–7)

119. Nevada Wolfpack 2–10(1–7)

120. Kent State Golden Flashes 3–9(2–6)

121. Fresno State Bulldogs 2–10(1–7)

122. San Jose State Spartans 2–11(1–7)

123. New Mexico State Aggies 3–9(2–6)

124. Georgia State Panthers 3–9(2–6)

125. Rice Owls 1–11(1–7)

126. UTEP Miners 1–11(1–7)

127. Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks 2–10(2–6)

128. Buffalo Bulls 1–11(0–8)

129. Texas State Bobcats 1–11(0–8)

130. Massachusetts Minutemen 1–11

Bowl Projections

New Orleans Bowl: Louisiana Tech vs. Appalachian State

Cure Bowl: Arizona State vs. Arkansas State

Las Vegas Bowl: Colorado State vs. UCLA

New Mexico Bowl: Southern Miss vs. Boise State

Camellia Bowl: Western Michigan vs. South Alabama

Holiday Bowl: Michigan vs. Stanford

Boca Raton Bowl: Houston vs. Old Dominion

Frisco Bowl: Memphis vs. Toledo

St. Petersburg Bowl: Middle Tennessee vs. Temple

Bahamas Bowl: Western Kentucky vs. Akron

Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: Miami (OH) vs. San Diego State

Birmingham Bowl: SMU vs. Kentucky

Armed Forces Bowl: Army vs. Nebraska

Dollar General Bowl: Eastern Michigan vs. Troy

Hawai’i Bowl: UCF vs. Hawaii

Zaxby’s Heart of Dallas Bowl: Iowa State vs. Florida Atlantic

Quick Lane Bowl: BYU vs. Texas-San Antonio

Cactus Bowl: West Virginia vs. Oregon

Independence Bowl: North Carolina vs. Vanderbilt

Pinstripe Bowl: Boston College vs. Iowa

Foster Farms Bowl: Maryland vs. Colorado

Texas Bowl: TCU vs. South Carolina

Military Bowl: NC State vs. Navy

Camping World Bowl: Notre Dame vs. Texas

Alamo Bowl: Oklahoma vs. Utah

Belk Bowl: Virginia Tech vs. Florida

Sun Bowl: Pittsburgh vs. Washington State

Music City Bowl: Minnesota vs. Mississippi State

TaxSlayer Bowl: Georgia Tech vs. Tennessee

Liberty Bowl: Kansas State vs. Texas A&M

Arizona Bowl: Idaho vs. Air Force

Outback Bowl: Wisconsin vs. Arkansas

Citrus Bowl: Georgia vs. Miami

NY6

Goodyear Cotton Bowl: Oklahoma State vs. LSU

Tostitos Fiesta Bowl: USC vs. Clemson

Discover Orange Bowl: Louisville vs. Penn State

Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl: Auburn vs. South Florida

College Football Playoff Preview

Sugar Bowl: 1 Alabama vs. 4 Washington

In a rematch of last year’s semifinal matchup, the Crimson Tide will enter as the favorites once again. The Huskies will put up a bit of a stronger fight this time, but Alabama’s defense is just too dominant for Washington to exploit. Alabama’s run game wears down Washington defensive line, allowing the Crimson Tide to pull out a 27–13 victory.

Rose Bowl: 2 Florida State vs. 3 Ohio State

Ohio State meets another ACC opponent as they attempt to get to the championship game. This game is a much closer outcome, but Florida State slows down Ohio State’s run game and put the pressure on J.T. Barrett who just isn’t able to outperform Florida State’s powerful offense.

Championship Game: 1 Alabama vs. 2 Florida State

In maybe the most epic rematch in college football history, Nick Saban and Jimbo Fisher’s crews finish the season exactly where it started. Once again, Alabama’s defense will be tough to solve, but Florida State’s offense will be able to score points, as Francois is able to pick on Alabama’s corners with Nyqwan Murray and Auden Tate. Alabama’s run game starts out strong, but Florida State begins to load the box forcing Jalen Hurts to throw. A late drive by Florida State results in a touchdown, allowing Florida State to avenge the season opening loss, 24–21, to win Jimbo Fisher’s second national championship.

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