NCAA Football - 2012 Pre-Preseason Top 25

It is way too early to be figuring out who is going to be ranked where when we head into the 2012 NCAA Football season in September, but it is still fun to project. Things are certain to change but of we has to forecast the Top 25 for next season, here is what it might look like.

1. LSU - The SEC champs return most of the talent that lead them to a 13-1 record
2. Alabama - The National Champions have what it takes to win their 3rd title in 4 years
3. Oregon - The Ducks could be the biggest threat to end the SEC's streak of titles
4. USC - Matt Barkley returns to school to bring the Trojans back to glory
5. Arkansas - Bobby Petrino is building a perennial contender in Fayetteville
6. Michigan - The Wolverines are relevant again and could be favored to win the Big 10
7. Oklahoma - The Sooners offense will put up points at will
8. South Carolina - The Gamecocks should have a healthy Marcus Lattimore to lead the way
9. Georgia - Aaron Murray will have the Bulldogs contending for another SEC Championship Game
10. Michigan St. - Sparty will be looking for the 1st Rose Bowl appearance since 1988
11. Virginia Tech - The Hokies have a legitimate chance at playing in another BCS bowl game
12. Boise St. - Kellen Moore is gone, but Boise reloads whenever necessary
13. Wisconsin - Montee Ball returns as one of the favorites to win the Heisman
14. Florida St. - FSU underachieved this season, but will have expectations to live up to again
15. Clemson - Sammy Watkins should get some Heisman consideration as a Sophomore
16. Nebraska - The Black Shirts will need to play better for the Huskers to win the Big 10
17. West Virginia - Dana Holgerson's offense will build off of their 70-point Orange Bowl explosion
18. Kansas St. - A lot of talent returns to a team that surprised the country with 10 wins in 2011
19. TCU - Gary Patterson will find life in a BCS conference more difficult, as they move to the Big 12
20. Notre Dame - If the Irish get solid QB play they could reach a BCS bowl
21. Texas - Mack Brown will get the Longhorns back in the Top 25 next season
22. Louisville - As West Virginia departs, the Cards could be favored to win the Big East
23. Washington - The Huskies' offense should be explosive behind Keith Price
24. Auburn - The Tigers have the talent to be ranked higher of they get consistent QB play
25. Georgia Tech - The Rambling Wreck returns the key cogs to their triple option attack