2011 College Football Predictions
o Specific conference guidelines for standings and tiebreakers used.
o Conference records in parenthesis: (#-#); regular season schedule records are open: #-#; final records after championship games and bowl games are in brackets: [#-#].
o Conferences listed in order of rank; ranking listed in parenthesis to right of each conference name.
o Number of bowl teams listed in parenthesis to right of each conference name.
o Bowl teams in bold; conference champions in bold italics.
Southeastern Conference (Rank: #1; Bowl Teams: 10)
SEC West
1. Alabama (8-0) 12-0 [14-0]
2. LSU (7-1) 11-1 [12-1]
3. Arkansas (5-3) 8-4 [9-4]
4. Mississippi State (4-4) 8-4 [9-4]
5. Auburn (2-6) 6-6 [7-6]
6. Mississippi (1-7) 5-7
SEC East
1. Georgia (6-2) 10-2 [11-3]
2. South Carolina (6-2) 10-2 [11-2]
3. Florida (4-4) 7-5 [8-5]
4. Tennessee (3-5) 7-5 [8-5]
5. Kentucky (2-6) 6-6 [7-6]
6. Vanderbilt (0-8) 3-9
SEC Championship Game
Alabama (13-0) over Georgia (10-3)
Offensive Player of the Year: Aaron Murray-QB-Georgia
Defensive Player of the Year: Devin Taylor-DE-South Carolina
Coach of the Year: Mark Richt-Georgia
Big Ten Conference (Rank: #2; Bowl Teams: 9)
Big Ten Leaders
1. Ohio State (7-1) 10-2 [10-4]
2. Wisconsin (6-2) 10-2 [10-3]
3. Penn State (5-3) 8-4 [8-5]
4. Purdue (4-4) 7-5 [8-5]
5. Illinois (2-6) 5-7
6. Indiana (0-8) 4-8
Big Ten Legends
1. Nebraska (6-2) 10-2 [11-3]
2. Michigan (5-3) 8-4 [9-4]
3. Northwestern (5-3) 8-4 [9-4]
4. Iowa (4-4) 8-4 [9-4]
5. Michigan State (4-4) 8-4 [9-4]
6. Minnesota (0-8) 3-9
Big Ten Championship Game
Nebraska (11-2) over Ohio State (10-3)
Offensive Player of the Year: Dan Persa-QB-Northwestern
Defensive Player of the Year: Jared Crick-DT-Nebraska
Coach of the Year: Luke Fickell-Ohio State
Big XII Conference (Rank: #3; Bowl Teams: 6)
1. Oklahoma (9-0) 12-0 [12-1]
2. Texas A&M (8-1) 11-1 [12-1]
3. Texas (7-2) 10-2 [11-2]
4. Oklahoma State (6-3) 9-3 [9-4]
5. Missouri (5-4) 7-5 [7-6]
6. Texas Tech (4-5) 7-5 [7-6]
7. Kansas State (3-6) 5-7
8. Baylor (2-7) 4-8
9. Iowa State (1-8) 2-10
10. Kansas (0-9) 2-10
Offensive Player of the Year: Landry Jones-QB-Oklahoma
Defensive Player of the Year: Jamell Fleming-CB-Oklahoma
Coach of the Year: Mike Sherman-Texas A&M
Pac 12 Conference (Rank: #4; Bowl Teams: 7)
Pac 12 North
1. Oregon (8-1) 10-2 [12-2]
2. Stanford (7-2) 10-2 [10-3]
3. Oregon State (5-4) 7-5 [8-5]
4. Washington (4-5) 6-6 [6-7]
5. California (3-6) 6-6 [7-6]
6. Washington State (1-8) 4-8
Pac 12 South
1. *USC (7-2) 10-2
2. Arizona State (6-3) 9-3 [10-4]
3. Utah (5-4) 6-6 [6-7]
4. UCLA (4-5) 5-7
5. Colorado (2-7) 3-10
6. Arizona (2-7) 4-8
Pac 12 Championship Game
Oregon (11-2) over Arizona State (9-4)
*USC ineligible for conference championship game, conference championship, rankings, bowl games, and national championship.
Offensive Player of the Year: Andrew Luck-QB-Stanford
Defensive Player of the Year: Vontaze Burfict-LB-Arizona State
Coach of the Year: Dennis Erickson-Arizona State
Atlantic Coast Conference (Rank: #5; Bowl Teams: 8)
ACC Atlantic
1. Florida State (8-0) 11-1 [13-1]
2. Clemson (5-3) 7-5 [7-6]
3. North Carolina State (4-4) 7-5 [7-6]
4. Maryland (3-5) 5-7
5. Boston College (3-5) 5-7
6. Wake Forest (1-7) 3-9
ACC Coastal
1. Virginia Tech (8-0) 12-0 [12-2]
2. Miami (5-3) 8-4 [8-5]
3. North Carolina (3-5) 7-5 [7-6]
4. Virginia (3-5) 6-6 [6-7]
5. Georgia Tech (3-5) 6-6 [6-7]
6. Duke (2-6) 5-7
ACC Championship Game
Florida State (12-1) over Virginia Tech (12-1)
Offensive Player of the Year: EJ Manuel-QB-Florida State
Defensive Player of the Year: Brandon Jenkins-DE-Florida State
Coach of the Year: Frank Beamer-Virginia Tech
Big East Conference (Rank: #6; Bowl Teams: 5)
1. South Florida (6-1) 10-2 [10-3]
2. Cincinnati (5-2) 9-3 [10-3]
3. West Virginia (5-2) 9-3 [10-3]
4. Pittsburgh (5-2) 9-3 [9-4]
5. Connecticut (3-4) 7-5 [7-6]
6. Louisville (2-5) 5-7
7. Syracuse (1-6) 4-8
8. Rutgers (1-6) 5-7
Offensive Player of the Year: Isaiah Pead-RB-Cincinnati
Defensive Player of the Year: Bruce Irvin-DE-West Virginia
Coach of the Year: Butch Jones-Cincinnati
Mountain West Conference (Rank: #7; Bowl Teams: 5)
1. Boise State (7-0) 11-1 [11-2]
T2. TCU (5-2) 10-2 [11-2]
T2. Air Force (5-2) 9-3 [10-3]
T2. San Diego State (5-2) 8-4 [9-4]
5. Colorado State (4-4) 7-5 [7-6]
6. Wyoming (2-5) 5-7
7. New Mexico (1-6) 3-9
8. UNLV (0-7) 2-10
Offensive Player of the Year: Kellen Moore-QB-Boise State
Defensive Player of the Year: Tank Carder-LB-TCU
Coach of the Year: Troy Calhoun-Air Force
Conference USA (Rank: #8; Bowl Teams: 5)
CUSA West
1. Tulsa (7-1) 8-4 [9-5]
2. Houston (7-1) 10-2 [11-2]
3. SMU (5-3) 7-5 [8-5]
4. Rice (3-5) 3-9
5. Tulane (2-6) 5-8
6. UTEP (1-7) 2-10
CUSA East
1. Southern Mississippi (7-1) 9-3 [9-5]
2. East Carolina (5-3) 5-7
3. Central Florida (4-4) 7-5 [8-5]
4. Marshall (4-4) 5-7
5. UAB (3-5) 5-7
6. Memphis (0-8) 1-11
Conference USA Championship Game
Tulsa (9-4) over Southern Mississippi (9-4)
Offensive Player of the Year: Case Keenum-QB-Houston
Defensive Player of the Year: Vinny Curry-DE-Marshall
Coach of the Year: Bill Blankenship-Tulsa
Western Athletic Conference (Rank: #9; Bowl Teams: 2)
1. Nevada (7-0) 9-3 [9-4]
2. Idaho (4-3) 6-6 [7-6]
3. Fresno State (4-3) 6-7
4. Utah State (3-4) 5-7
5. Louisiana Tech (3-4) 5-7
6. San Jose State (3-4) 4-8
7. Hawaii (3-4) 6-7
8. New Mexico State (1-6) 3-10
Offensive Player of the Year: Bryan Moniz-QB-Hawaii
Defensive Player of the Year: Logan Harrell-DT-Fresno State
Coach of the Year: Chris Ault-Nevada
Mid-American Conference (Rank: #10; Bowl Teams: 6)
MAC West
1. Toledo (8-0) 9-3 [11-3]
2. Northern Illinois (7-1) 9-3 [9-4]
3. Western Michigan (5-3) 6-6 [6-7]
4. Eastern Michigan (3-5) 5-7
5. Ball State (2-6) 3-9
6. Central Michigan (2-6) 3-9
MAC East
1. Ohio (8-0) 9-3 [9-5]
2. Temple (6-2) 7-5 [7-6]
3. Kent State (5-3) 7-5 [7-6]
4. Miami (OH) (4-4) 5-7
5. Buffalo (2-6) 3-9
T6. Bowling Green (0-8) 1-11
T6. Akron (0-8) 1-11
MAC Championship Game
Toledo (10-3) over Ohio (9-4)
Offensive Player of the Year: Eric Page-WR-Toledo
Defensive Player of the Year: Roosevelt Nix-DE-Kent State
Coach of the Year: Tim Beckman-Toledo
Sun Belt Conference (Rank: #11; Bowl Teams: 4)
T1. Florida International (7-1) 8-4 [8-5]
T1. Louisiana-Monroe (7-1) 8-4 [8-5]
T1. Troy (7-1) 7-5 [7-6]
T4. Arkansas State (4-4) 6-6 [6-7]
T4. Middle Tennessee State (4-4) 5-7
T4. North Texas (4-4) 4-8
T7. Western Kentucky (1-7) 2-10
T7. Louisiana-Lafayette (1-7) 2-10
T7. Florida Atlantic (1-7) 1-11
Offensive Player of the Year: Lance Dunbar-RB-North Texas
Defensive Player of the Year: Jonathan Massaquoi-DE-Troy
Coach of the Year: Todd Berry-Louisiana-Monroe
Independents (Rank: #12; Bowl Teams: 3)
1. BYU 8-4 [9-4]
2. Notre Dame 7-5 [8-5]
3. Navy 6-6 [7-6]
4. Army 2-10
Bowl Teams (70)
SEC (10)
Alabama
LSU
Georgia
South Carolina
Arkansas
Mississippi State
Florida
Tennessee
Auburn
Kentucky
Big Ten (9)
Nebraska
Ohio State
Wisconsin
Penn State
Michigan
Northwestern
Iowa
Michigan State
Purdue
ACC (8)
Florida State
Virginia Tech
Miami
Clemson
North Carolina State
North Carolina
Georgia Tech
Virginia
Pac 12 (7)
Oregon
Stanford
Arizona State
Oregon State
Utah
Washington
California
Big XII (6)
Oklahoma
Texas A&M
Texas
Oklahoma State
Missouri
Texas Tech
MAC (6)
Toledo
Ohio
Northern Illinois
Temple
Kent State
Western Michigan
Big East (5)
South Florida
Cincinnati
West Virginia
Pittsburgh
Connecticut
MWC (5)
Boise State
TCU
Air Force
San Diego State
Colorado State
C-USA (5)
Tulsa
Houston
Southern Mississippi
SMU
Central Florida
SBC (4)
Troy
Florida International
Louisiana-Monroe
Arkansas State
Independents (3)
BYU
Notre Dame
Navy
WAC (2)
Nevada
Idaho
Conference Champions
SEC: Alabama
Big Ten: Nebraska
Big XII: Oklahoma
Pac 12: Oregon
ACC: Florida State
Big East: South Florida
MWC: Boise State
C-USA: Tulsa
WAC: Nevada
MAC: Toledo
SBC: Troy/FIU/ULM
Final BCS Standings
1. Alabama
2. Oklahoma
3. LSU
4. Texas A&M
5. Florida State
6. Boise State
7. Virginia Tech
8. Oregon
9. Nebraska
10. South Carolina
11. Texas
12. Georgia
BCS Bowl Teams
Alabama (#1)
Oklahoma (#2)
Florida State (ACC Champ)
South Florida (Big East Champ)
Oregon (Pac 12 Champ)
Nebraska (Big Ten Champ)
LSU (At Large)
Virginia Tech (At Large)
Texas A&M (At Large)
Boise State (At Large)
Bowl Games
New Mexico Bowl
California over Colorado State
Humanitarian Bowl
Idaho over Northern Illinois
New Orleans Bowl
Central Florida over Troy
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl
SMU over Connecticut
Poinsettia Bowl
Air Force over Nevada
MAACO Bowl
TCU over Washington
Hawai’i Bowl
Houston over Louisiana-Monroe
Independence Bowl
San Diego State over Georgia Tech
Little Caesars Bowl
Michigan State over Ohio
Belk Bowl
Notre Dame over North Carolina
Military Bowl
Navy over Virginia
Holiday Bowl
Arizona State over Missouri
Champs Bowl
West Virginia over Miami
Alamo Bowl
Texas over Stanford
Armed Forces Bowl
BYU over Southern Mississippi
Pinstripe Bowl
Cincinnati over Western Michigan
Music City Bowl
Tennessee over Temple
Insight Bowl
Michigan over Texas Tech
Meineke Bowl
Northwestern over Utah
Sun Bowl
Oregon State over North Carolina State
Liberty Bowl
Kentucky over Tulsa
Kraft Bowl
Iowa over Kent State
Chick-fil-a Bowl
Florida over Clemson
TicketCity Bowl
Purdue over Arkansas State
Outback Bowl
Georgia over Wisconsin
Capital One Bowl
South Carolina over Ohio State
Gator Bowl
Mississippi State over Purdue
Rose Bowl
Oregon over Nebraska
Fiesta Bowl
Texas A&M over Boise State
Sugar Bowl
LSU over Virginia Tech
Orange Bowl
Florida State over South Florida
Cotton Bowl
Arkansas over Oklahoma State
GoDaddy.com Bowl
Toledo over Florida International
BBVA Compass Bowl
Auburn over Pittsburgh
BCS National Championship Game
#1 Alabama over #2 Oklahoma
National Champion: Alabama
Final AP Rankings
1. Alabama
2. Oklahoma
3. LSU
4. Texas A&M
5. Florida State
6. Oregon
7. South Carolina
8. Texas
9. Boise State
10. Virginia Tech
National Awards
Heisman Trophy Award: Andrew Luck-QB-Stanford
Heisman Voting
1. Andrew Luck-QB-Stanford
2. Trent Richardson-RB-Alabama
3. Landry Jones-QB-Oklahoma
4. Denard Robinson-QB-Michigan
5. LaMichael James-RB-Oregon
6. Kellen Moore-QB-Boise State
Maxwell Award (Outstanding Player): Denard Robinson-QB-Michigan
Walter Camp Award (Player of the Year): LaMichael James-RB-Oregon
Davey O’Brien Award (National Quarterback Award): Landry Jones-QB-Oklahoma
Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award (Outstanding Senior Quarterback): Kellen Moore-QB-Boise State
Doak Walker Award (National Running Back Award): Trent Richardson-RB-Alabama
Fred Biletnikoff Award (Outstanding Wide Receiver): Ryan Broyles-WR-Oklahoma
John Mackey Award (Outstanding Tight End): Michael Egnew-TE-Missouri
Outland Trophy Award (Outstanding Interior Lineman): Jared Crick-DT-Nebraska
Vince Lombardi Award (Outstanding Lineman): Brandon Jenkins-DE-Florida State
Rimington Award (Outstanding Center): Mike Brewster-C-Ohio State
Chuck Bednarik Award (Defensive Player of the Year): Courtney Upshaw-LB-Alabama
Bronko Nagurski Award (Defensive Player of the Year): Mark Barron-S-Alabama
Ted Hendricks Award (Outstanding Defensive End): Devin Taylor-DE-South Carolina
Dick Butkus Award (Outstanding Linebacker): Vontaze Burfict-LB-Arizona State
Jim Thorpe Award (Outstanding Defensive Back): Cliff Harris-CB-Oregon
Lou Groza Award (Outstanding Placekicker): Blair Walsh-K-Georgia
Ray Guy Award (Outstanding Punter): Drew Butler-P-Georgia
National Coach of the Year Award: Nick Saban-Alabama
Preseason Power 15
1. Alabama
2. Oklahoma
3. LSU
4. Florida State
5. South Carolina
6. Texas A&M
7. Oregon
8. Georgia
9. Boise State
10. Texas
11. USC
12. Ohio State
13. Stanford
14. Nebraska
15. Oklahoma State
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