... the right to tweak these based on Fall camp injuries and eligibility outcomes) keep in mind the biases I have in evaluating college football teams:
1.) Historical performance most importantly the previous season. Filter that with injuries, turnover margin and schedule to project the coming year
2.) Returning talent. A combination of experience and talent based on previous AllP10 honors and recruiting rankings
3.) Big emphasis on the two lines. The biggest correlation to winning at the BCS level in college football is control of the LOS on both sides of the ball
4.) Schedule. Home field advantage especially in big games can be a difference maker
5.) Depth. Competition results in play...
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