2010 Syracuse College Football Predictions

The Syracuse Orange enter year two under head coach Doug Marrone coming off a four win season with only one of those wins coming in conference play.  Things are starting to look up for a once proud program that won a total of 10 games between 05’-08’.  15 starters are back from last year’s squad that might surprise a few teams in the Big East this season.  The Orange haven’t been to a bowl game since the 04’ Champ Sports bowl, but with a couple of upsets they could be heading back... 

2010 NC State Football Predictions

The North Carolina State Wolfpack finished the 2009 season at 5-7. It was their fourth straight losing campaign and the third in a row under head coach Tom O’Brien. N.C. State has now lost at least six games in five of the last six years, including three straight seven loss seasons under O’Brien. He has helped build a potent offense, but the defensive side of the football has been lacking. Led by standout quarterback Russell Wilson, the Wolfpack averaged an impressive 30.3 points... 

2010 College Football Predictions: Arkansas

Arkansas is one of the more popular darkhorse picks to win this season’s national title because of all the offensive fire power it brings back. But if you’re a believer in defense winning championships, you may not be so quick to make Arkansas your sleeper. Led by quarterback Ryan Mallett, the Razorbacks boasted the No. 1 scoring offense in the SEC last season. However, the defense ranked No. 12 in the SEC in total defense, giving up 401.2 yards per game. The offense will once again... 

Rutgers College Football Preview 2010

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights didn’t quite live up to expectations in 2009 even though they won nine games.  A 45-24 win over UCF in the St. Petersburg bowl supplied some needed momentum heading into this season.  The Big East is up for grabs and if everything comes together the conference could be looking up at Rutgers at the end.  Head coach Greg Schiano is widely respected throughout college football as one of the best teachers.  This season will be one of his finest if he gets the players... 

2010 South Florida College Football Predictions

It will be a season of change for the 2010 version of the South Florida Bulls under new head coach Skip Holtz.  After a successful stint at East Carolina, Holtz agreed to make the move to the Big East when Jim Leavitt was dismissed following allegations that he made physical contact with a player.  The Bulls won 95 games in the 13 seasons under Leavitt, but could never quite get over the hump to reach the next level.  Coach Holtz rebuilt the ECU program, but with 15 returning starters and plenty... 

California College Football Predictions 2010

The Cal Golden Bears will try and build on the 8-5 season in 2009 with plenty of experience returning along with a nice mix of new players.  Many projections have the Bears finishing in the middle of the Pac 10 this season, but with a few breaks they could be challenging rival USC for the conference crown.  Last season ended with a 10 point loss to Utah (future conference member) in the Poinsettia Bowl.  Jeff Tedford enters his 9th season as head coach and has compiled a 67-35 record.  Cal is... 

2010 Illinois College Football Preview

The Fighting Illini of Illinois had a disappointing season in 2009, winning only three games and just two in the Big Ten.  Head coach Ron Zook is on the hot seat in his sixth season and certainly has to be feeling the pressure.  Any number short of six wins will cause administration to seriously consider letting the Zookster walk after the season.  Recruiting has never been an issue for Illinois, but producing results on the field has become a difficult task recently.  Odds currently sit at 50... 

2010 Middle Tennessee Football Predictions

If defense wins championships, then the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders may be in for a long season. After finishing 7-1 in conference and 10-3 overall, the ‘Raiders concluded their best season since joining Division I FBS in 1999 with its first ever bowl victory over Southern Miss in the 2009 New Orleans Bowl. It was just MT’s second ever bowl game in school history. Despite returning eight starters from a team that averaged 32 points and 422 yards a game in 2009, the ‘Raiders defense could... 

2010 St Louis Rams Predictions

Things have not went well for the St Louis Rams over the course of the last three seasons, and it reached an all-time low in 2009, as the Rams posted their worst overall record in franchise history at 1-15. However even with the poor finish the Rams decided that they would keep head coach Stave Spagnuolo, as they trust he will get this team back into contention in the NFC West. Below is my 2010 St Louis Rams preview and my prediction on where they finish the season in the NFC West. Offense: Despite... 

2010 San Francisco 49ers Predictions

The San Francisco 49ers 8-8 record in 2009 was their best finish since going 10-6 in 2002. It was the second straight season that the 49ers finished second in the NFC West, and they appear to have their best shot to win the division in years with the Arizona Cardinals losing star quarterback Kurt Warner to retirement.  Still this team has to perform before they simply get the division handed over to them. Below is my 2010 San Francisco 49ers preview, plus my prediction on where they finish the season... 

2010 Seattle Seahawks Predictions

The Seattle Seahawks have put their team in the hands of former USC head coach Pete Carroll, who looks for more success in his second stint as an NFL head coach. Carroll came in right away and made a number of changes and additions on both sides of the ball, and he seems to have everyone buying into his system. Carroll decided to stick with defensive coordinator Gus Bradley, but brought along Jeremy Bates from USC to be the teams new offensive coordinator. Here is a quick preview to the 2010 Seattle... 

2010 Arizona Cardinals Predictions

Can the Arizona Cardinals stay on top the NFC West without quarterback Kurt Warner?  That is the question everyone is asking heading into the 2010 season. Warner led the Cardinals to their second straight division title in 2009, as the Cardinals finished up the regular season at 10-6. After beating the Green Bay Packers in an overtime thriller in the first round of the postseason, the Cardinals were no match for the New Orleans Saints in the divisional round and there season was over. With the West... 

2010 Mississippi State College Football Predictions

The Mississippi State Bulldogs enter their second season under the direction of Dan Mullen looking to build on a 5-7 season a year ago.  While an SEC West title is out of the picture, 14 starters return for a team looking to be invited to a bowl game for only the second time since 2000.  Mullen has brought his spread attack to Starkville and dividends were paid immediately with impressive offensive numbers.  The Dogs come into the 2010 season with momentum after defeating rival Ole Miss in the... 

BYU College Football Predictions 2010

The BYU Cougars come off one of the most successful seasons in school history posting a 11-2 record that was capped off with a win over Oregon State in the Las Vegas Bowl.  Expectations always seem to be high in Provo since head coach Bronco Mendenhall has led the Cougs to five straight bowl appearances since arriving.  The Las Vegas Bowl seems to be the desired location for the Mormon school as it has played in this bowl all five seasons.  TCU is the clear cut favorite to win the MWC after their... 

2010 UCLA College Football Preview

The UCLA Bruins earned their first bowl win since 2005 when they came from behind to defeat the Temple Owls 30-21 last year.  Head coach Rick Neuheisel will enter this third year on the sidelines hoping to improve on a 7-6 record.  There might not have been a bigger beneficiary of the sanctions brought down on USC than their cross town rival.  A top ten recruiting class followed as the Bruins look to be set for a future run at a Pac-10 title.  It will be a difficult task for the players and coaching... 

North Carolina College Football Predictions 2010

The North Carolina Tar Heels come off an eight win season that ended in disappointment with a 19-17 loss to a good Pitt Panthers team.  There was a feeling of unfinished business that left a bad taste with many of the players so they decided to bring back a strong core for the 2010 season.  Only three starters were lost as the Heels will be one of the most experienced teams in the ACC.  Anything short of a conference title will be considered a failure as lofty goals have been made in Chapel Hill... 

2010 Oregon College Football Predictions

The Oregon Ducks come off one of the most successful seasons in school history that earned first year head coach Chip Kelly Pac-10 Coach of the Year honors.  Kelly was tested early as a head coach when star RB LeGarette Blount cold cocked a Boise State player after a disappointing loss in the opener.  Kelly handled the ordeal well and it seemed to unify the team from that point forward as they won 10 of their final 11 games.  The Ducks will fly high once again this year under a spread option attack... 

2010 Washington College Football Predictions

The Washington Huskies enter the 2010 college football season as a team to watch when it comes to competing for the Pac-10 title, which has suddenly become much more wide open due to the sanctions brought down on perennial favorite USC.  Head coach Steve Sarkisian is looking to improve on a 5-7 first year campaign that included wins over his former allegiance USC and a 32 point win over the Cal Golden Bears in their final game.  Another strong recruiting class for the Dawgs has fans believing there... 

2010 Missouri Colllege Football Predicitions

The Mizzou Tigers won eight games last year in a season that had many ups and downs.  16 starters return from that group including Davey O’Brien watch list QB Blaine Gabbert.  Nebraska is the clear cut favorite in the North division, but Missouri has enough talent to challenge for the title.  Rumors swirled in the off-season that the Tigers might bolt for the Big Ten.  Ultimately, they decided to stay and look to make the most of that decision.  Odds currently sit at +300 for Missouri to win... 

2010 College Football Predictions: Kentucky

Joker Phillips has bled Kentucky blue as a player and as an assistant coach. Now, he will bleed it from the top as the new head coach of the Wildcats. Phillips has been a part of a coaching staff that has led Kentucky to four straight bowl appearances, winning at least seven games in each of those seasons. This feat should not be taken lightly considering the last time Kentucky strung together four straight seven win seasons was about 100 years ago (1909-1912). Phillips wants to take the program...