Juan Villa / The Collegian

1. USC (0-0)
Week 1: Idaho (0-0)
Quarterback John David Booty is looking to the lead the Pac-10 Conference Champion Trojans back to the BCS National Championship game after a Rose Bowl victory last season.

2. LSU (0-0)
Week 1: at Mississippi State (0-0)

The Sugar Bowl Champions from the SEC lost four players to the NFL, but Coach Les Miles has everyone in Baton Rouge expecting a national championship.

3. Michigan (0-0)

Week 1: Appalachian State (0-0)
Tailback Mike Hart and quarterback Chad Henne returned for their senior seasons and are ready to lead the Wolverines to the top of the Big 10.

4. Florida (0-0)
Week 1: Western Kentucky (0-0)
The reigning national champions will have their work cut out for them in the SEC, but Coach Urban Meyer̢۪s squad is ready to defend their crown.

5. Texas (0-0)
Week 1: Arkansas State (0-0)
Sophomore quarterback Colt McCoy turned a lot of heads as a freshman and under Mack Brown̢۪s tutelage will try to lead the Longhorns to the top of the Big 12.

6. West Virginia (0-0)
Week 1: Western Michigan (0-0)
The dynamic duo of running back Steve Slaton and quarterback Pat White make the Mountaineers the heavy favorite in the Big East.

7. Wisconsin (0-0)
Week 1: Washington State (0-0)
A physical defense makes the Badgers a formidable threat in the Big 10, but a position battle at quarterback could slow down the offense.

8. Virginia Tech (0-0)
Week 1: East Carolina (0-0)
With the tragic events of last spring̢۪s shooting behind them, the Hokies are motivated and looking to make a run in the ACC to show everyone that high-quality football is played in Blacksburg.

9. Ohio State (0-0)
Week 1: Youngstown State (0-0)
With most of the offensive weapons from last season now playing in the NFL, Coach Jim Tressel will look to center on his experienced defense to win games.

10. Oklahoma (0-0)
Week 1: North Texas (0-0)
The defending Big 12 champions lost to Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl, but look for the Sooners to contend with Texas for a conference title.

11. California (0-0)
Week 1: Tennessee (0-0)
The Golden Bears have a three-headed, offensive monster in the form of quarterback Nate Longshore, running back Justin Forsett and wide receiver DeSean Jackson. Watch for them to give USC a run for their money in the Pac-10.

12. Louisville (0-0)
Week 1: Murray State (0-0)
Quarterback Brian Brohm is number one on Mel Kiper̢۪s draft board for 2008 and will lead the offense of the reigning Big East Conference champions.

13. Auburn (0-0)
Week 1: Kansas State (0-0)
The SEC is probably the toughest conference in college football, but the Tigers are ready to regain form after stumbling a bit in 2006.

14. Tennessee (0-0)
Week 1: at California (0-0)
The Volunteers will receive an early test from the Golden Bears, but senior quarterback Erik Ainge made huge improvements last season.

15. Georgia (0-0)
Week 1: Oklahoma State (0-0)
The Bulldogs have depth at running back and sophomore quarterback Matt Stafford made huge strides in his freshman season.

16. Penn State (0-0)
Week 1: Florida International (0-0)
The question for the Nittany Lions is the same every year. Does Coach Joe Paterno have another big run left in him? In the not-so-competitive Big 10, probably.

17. UCLA (0-0)
Week 1: at Stanford (0-0)
After last year̢۪s storied victory against USC, the Bruins look to contend in the Pac-10 with ten starters back from last year̢۪s defensive unit.

18. Rutgers (0-0)
Week 1: Buffalo (0-0)
The Scarlet Knights̢۪ aim is to prove that last year̢۪s 11-win season was no fluke and make an even bigger statement in the Big East. Running back Ray Rice is the cornerstone of Greg Schiano̢۪s offense.

19. Nebraska (0-0)
Week 1: Nevada (0-0)
Bill Callahan̢۪s Cornhuskers are looking to rebound after a five-loss season in 2006. With a tough non-conference schedule including USC and ACC Champion Wake Forest, Nebraska will have their work cut out for them in the Big 12.

20. Florida State (0-0)
Week 1: at Clemson (0-0)
The Seminoles keep faltering year after year, but Coach Bobby Bowden is looking to turn things around in Tallahassee and make a run at an ACC title.

21. Arkansas (0-0)
Week 1: Troy (0-0)
Running back Darren McFadden placed second in the Heisman voting last season. With a returning offensive line that is solid, McFadden will try and carry the Razorbacks in the ever-competitive SEC.

22. Texas A&M (0-0)
Week 1: Montana State (0-0)
The biggest challenge for the Aggies in 2007 will be becoming a contender in the Big 12, and with 15 starters returning this could happen.

23. Hawaii (0-0)
Week 1: Northern Colorado (0-0)
With potential Heisman candidate Colt Brennan at quarterback for the Warriors, this pass-happy offense will look to turn some heads not just in the WAC but in the BCS in 2007.

24. Boise State (0-0)
Week 1: Weber State (0-0)
Running back Ian Johnson is a potential Heisman candidate and will look to lead a Broncos offense that will center on the running game in 2007.

25. TCU (0-0)
Week 1: Baylor (0-0)
The Horned Frogs could be the Mountain West Conference version of Boise State. Nine starters are returning from a defense that ranked second in the nation last season.

Honorable Mentions:

Notre Dame – The loss of quarterback Brady Quinn is a blow to the Fighting Irish and they will need to rely on an experienced defense to crack the top 25.
Georgia Tech – The Yellow Jackets might sneak up on foes in the ACC. While they face stiff competition at Notre Dame, they have 17 starters on their side.
Boston College – The Eagles are coming off a strong season with a bowl victory over Navy. Ever year they keep improving and this season could be the one in which they top the ACC.