By BJ Bennett
SouthernPigskin.com

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A way too early top 25 for 2021.

1. Clemson — A great defense returns intact and expectations are high for QB D.J. Uiagalelei.
2. Alabama — Maybe still the most talented team in the country, with QB Bryce Young ready.
3. Oklahoma — Get ready for even more from QB Spencer Rattler and an improving defense.
4. Ohio State — RB Master Teague and WRs Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson will be a elite trio.
5. Georgia — An experienced offense, front seven give the talented Bulldogs great balance.
6. Iowa State — There isn’t a better backfield than QB Brock Purdy and RB Breece Hall.
7. Cincinnati — The talented and experienced Bearcats will remain in the national the mix.
8. Texas A&M — There are proven playmakers everywhere, RB, WR and TE, for Jimbo Fisher.
9. North Carolina — Star QB Sam Howell is back with a veteran front line for Mack Brown.
10. Notre Dame — The Fighting Irish will feature a strong running game led by Kyren Williams.
11. Miami — The ‘Canes got a major boost when playmaking QB D’Eriq King decided to return.
12. Indiana — The offense, featuring QB Michael Penix and Ty Fryfogle, will be fun to watch.
13. Southern Cal — Expect more from QB Kedon Slovis and the defense now has experience.
14. Florida — It’s time for versatile QB Emory Jones to get his chance in Dan Mullen’s system.
15. Coastal Carolina — Most starters returns for the ‘Chants, including QB Grayson McCall.
16. Oregon — Watch DE Kayvon Thibodeaux, who could be the first pick in the 2021 draft.
17. Iowa — Standout RB Tyler Goodson is going to run it a lot for the physical Hawkeyes.
18. Texas — After fantastic work in Tuscaloosa, the Steve Sarkisian show begins in Austin.
19. Wisconsin — Expect the Badgers to have one of the nation’s premier defenses yet again.
20. LSU — After a letdown, the talented Tigers are poised for more of a return to form.
21. Penn State — Led by a healthy Noah Cain, the rushing attack is set to be really good.
22. NC State — A lot of key talent returns for the Wolfpack, including stud LB Payton Wilson.
23. Liberty — QB Malik Willis gives Hugh Freeze one of the great signal callers in the game.
24. Army — Jeff Monken’s teams keep on running the football and keep on winning.
25. Louisiana — The return of QB Levi Lewis gives the Cajuns one of the nation’s best.