#1 Alabama Crimson Tide(01 of25)
Open Image Modal#2 Ohio State Buckeyes(02 of25)
Open Image Modal#3 Boise State Broncos(03 of25)
Open Image ModalBoise State had an undefeated 2009 season, going 14-0 overall, 8-0 in the WAC and winning the Fiesta Bowl over TCU. Running back Jeremy Avery is returning after rushing for 1,150 yards and six touchdowns last year. (credit:Getty)
#4 Florida Gators(04 of25)
Open Image Modal#5 Texas Longhorns(05 of25)
Open Image ModalTexas went to the BCS National Championship game, but lost to Alabama, 37-21. The Longhorns then lost star quarterback Colt McCoy to the NFL, but last year's leading rusher Tre' Newton is returning. (credit:Getty)
#6 TCU Horned Frogs(06 of25)
Open Image ModalThe Horned Frogs had an undefeated 2009 regular season, but lost in the Fiesta Bowl to the undefeated Boise State Broncos. They averaged 456.7 yards and 38.3 points last year. (credit:Getty)
#7 Oklahoma Sooners(07 of25)
Open Image ModalOklahoma had a disappointing 2009 season, finishing in fourth place in the Big 12 South division. Quarterback Landry Jones, who started in 11 games last year for the injured Sam Bradford, is returning along with running back DeMarco Murray. (credit:Getty)
#8 Nebraska Cornhuskers(08 of25)
Open Image ModalThe Nebraska Cornhuskers, playing in their last year in the Big 12, lost their defensive anchor Ndamukong Suh to the NFL. They finished in first place in the Big 12 North and dominated Arizona in the Holiday Bowl, 33-0. (credit:Getty)
#9 Iowa Hawkeyes(09 of25)
Open Image ModalIowa came in second place in the Big 10 and beat Georgia Tech 24-14 in the Orange Bowl last year. Starting quarterback Ricky Stanzi and running back Adam Robinson are returning for 2010. (credit:Getty)
#10 Virginia Tech(10 of25)
Open Image ModalVirginia Tech has last year's starting quarterback Tryod Taylor returning along with Ryan Williams, the team's leading rusher from 2009. The Hokies beat the Tennessee Volunteers in the Chick-fil-A Bowl, 37-14. (credit:Getty)
#11 Oregon Ducks(11 of25)
Open Image ModalDespite the loss of quarterback Jeremiah Masoli, the Oregon Ducks are still the highest ranked Pac-10 team. Running back LaMichael James, who rushed for 1,546 yards and 14 touchdowns last year as a freshman, is returning along with backup Kenjon Barner. (credit:Getty)
#12 Wisconsin Badgers(12 of25)
Open Image ModalThe Badgers came in fourth in the Big 10 last year and beat Miami 20-14 in the Champs Sports Bowl. Quarterback Scott Tolzien is returning after throwing for 2,705 yards, 16 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in 2009. (credit:Getty)
#12 Miami Hurricanes(13 of25)
Open Image ModalThe Miami Hurricanes finished third in the ACC Coastal division with a 5-3 conference record in 2009. Quarterback Jacory Harris threw for 3,352 yards, 24 touchdowns and 17 interceptions last year. (credit:Getty)
#14 USC Trojans(14 of25)
Open Image ModalAfter one season at Tennessee, Lane Kiffin left to coach the USC Trojans. They finished fifth in the Pac-10 last year and due to sanctions from the NCAA, USC will be left out of the postseason no matter what for the next two years. (credit:AP)
#15 Pittsburgh Panthers(15 of25)
Open Image ModalPittsburgh came in second place in the Big East last year, but lost quarterback Bill Stull. Running back Dion Lewis, who rushed for 1,799 yards and 17 touchdowns last year, is returning. However, the Panthers didn't get off to a good start on Thursday, losing to Utah in each team's season opener. (credit:Getty)
#16 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets(16 of25)
Open Image ModalThe Yellow Jackets of Georgia Tech are the defending ACC champions. They finished second in the nation in rushing yards per game last year with 295.4. (credit:Getty)
#17 Arkansas Razorbacks(17 of25)
Open Image ModalArkansas led the SEC in 2009 in average points per game with 36. Starting quarterback Ryan Mallet is coming back off a season in which he threw for 3,624 yards, 30 touchdowns and seven interceptions. (credit:Getty)
#18 North Carolina Tar Heels(18 of25)
Open Image ModalNorth Carolina was 8-5 overall, 4-4 in the ACC and finished in fourth place in the ACC Coastal division last year. The Tar Heels lost in the Meineke Car Care Bowl to Pittsburgh, 19-17. (credit:AP)
#19 Penn State Nittany Lions(19 of25)
Open Image ModalThe Nittany Lions finished with an 11-2 overall record in 2009 and beat LSU in the Capital One Bowl. Running back Evan Royster is returning and only needs 481 more rushing yards to set a school record. (credit:Getty)
#20 Florida State Seminoles(20 of25)
Open Image ModalCollege football legend Bobby Bowden will not be coaching on the Florida State sideline for the first time in 35 years. Quarterback Christian Ponder, who threw for 2,717 yards and 14 touchdowns in nine games in 2009, is returning for his third year as the starter. (credit:Getty)
#21 LSU Tigers(21 of25)
Open Image ModalLSU finished in second place in the SEC West last year. The Tigers went 9-4 overall but had an offense ranked 112th in the nation. (credit:Getty)
#22 Auburn Tigers(22 of25)
Open Image ModalAuburn went 8-5 overall and 3-5 in the SEC last year, only the second time in the last 10 years the Tigers finished with a losing conference record. ESPNs Kirk Herbstreit predicted Auburn will win the SEC West this year. (credit:AP)
#23 Georgia Bulldogs(23 of25)
Open Image ModalLast year, Georgia finished 8-5 overall and 4-4 in the SEC. (credit:AP)
#24 Oregon State Beavers(24 of25)
Open Image ModalLast year, the Beavers went 8-5 overall, 6-3 in the Pac-10 and lost 44-20 to BYU in the Las Vegas Bowl. Jacquizz Rodgers is returning after rushing for 1,400 yards and 21 touchdowns in 2009. (credit:Getty)
#25 West Virginia Mountaineers(25 of25)
Open Image ModalWest Virginia finished 25th in the AP poll in 2009. The Mountaineers lost in the Gator Bowl 33-20 to the Seminoles of Florida State. (credit:AP)