*In parenthesis is the team's record last season.
1. Colorado State (3-9)- HC Jay Norvell led Nevada to a 5-win improvement in his second season there and has the pieces to do the same in year 2 at Fort Collins OVER/UNDER Total Wins 4.5
2. Central Michigan (4-8)- Jim McElwain, who has won/shared 4 division titles in his last 5 full seasons as HC, rights the ship following last year’s 4-8 setback OVER/UNDER Total Wins 5.5
3. Miami Ohio (6-7)- with a healthy Gabbert and an elite defense the Redhawks have their sights set on a return trip to Detroit OVER/UNDER Total Wins 6.5
4. Arkansas State (3-9)- Butch Jones, who has won at every school he’s coached (89-73), gets the Red Wolves back near .500 in his third year in Jonesboro OVER/UNDER Total Wins 4.5
5. Jacksonville State (9-2, FCS)- with talent returning on both sides of the ball the Gamecocks will make a run at bowl eligibility in their FBS debut OVER/UNDER Total Wins 4.5
6. Iowa State (4-8)- the Cyclones have been too consistent (5 straight bowls from 2017-2021) and return too many starters (16) not to improve from last year’s 4-8 disappointment OVER/UNDER Total Wins 5.5
7. Virginia (3-7)- if Muskett can spark the offense the Cavaliers could flirt with bowl eligibility OVER/UNDER Total Wins 3.5
8. Oklahoma (6-7)- a much improved defense under former OU defensive coordinator now HC Brent Venables puts the Sooners in position to contend for a Big 12 title OVER/UNDER Total Wins 9.5
9. West Virginia (5-7)- a favorable Big 12 slate (sans Kansas State and Texas) helps propel the Mountaineers back into the postseason OVER/UNDER Total Wins 5.5
10. Navy (4-8)- a more manageable schedule makes reaching a bowl a realistic goal in Newberry’s head coaching debut OVER/UNDER Total Wins 5.5