Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley is one of the best offensive-minded coaches in the nation. They fly under the radar of Alabama and Clemson but could, and probably should be in the same conversation as them. With More returning experience coming into this year, Clemson’s D should take a big step.īetween an improved defense and rising star sophomore quarterback Spencer Rattler, there is a lot to be excited about in Oklahoma this year. Terrell, who was a second-round draft pick. The Tigers Defense was hurting last year without star linebacker Isaiah Simmons, who was a top-10 draft pick, and cornerback A.J. Uiagalelie still threw for 439 yards as the Tigers were still able to put up 40. Against Notre Dame Ettiene was boxed in for only 28 yards on 18 carries. Clemson’s offense proved they can move without Lawrence or Ettiene. Losing running back Travis Etienne might serve as a bigger loss for the Tigers. Uiagalelie gives the Tigers hope that they can return to QB greatness with the hole Lawrence will leave at Clemson. A 47-40 double OT loss to Notre Dame couldn’t be put on him as Clemson’s defense had clear-cut problems trying to stop Ian Book and the Fighting Irish offense. Uiagalelie calmly took over and proved he belongs.
When Trevor Lawrence was forced out of the lineup with COVID, true freshman D.J. This will give the team something to ride on when needed as seeing how O’Brien does with the offense will be a surprise in the fall. The defense will remain mostly the same and still be elite coming into the season. Regardless no one expects any less than another playoff appearance from Saban. Saban signed the highest-rated recruiting class we’ve ever seen so there will be no short of talent, along with Heisman candidate Bryce Young under center they should see no problems running through the season. He’s also replacing new Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian, with Bill O’Brien. Losing as much as Saban did on offense will be a challenge for him. He’s proven that losing a couple of players to the NFL will never stop him. So far in Tuscaloosa, he’s won 6 out of the 7 National Championship games he’s been to. Here are my predictions on who will be the last 4 teamsĪfter an undefeated 2020-21 season, it would be hard to top last year’s team. As the 2022 season creeps up Alabama has reloaded along with other teams waiting for their shot at the champs. In 2021, Alabama saw pretty much no problems running through all competition on the way to their 6th National Championship in just 10 years. Will Bama repeat? Or can someone make a run and dethrone the greatness of Nick Saban? The 2022 College Football Playoffs are roughly 8 months away, but it’s never too early to predict what the playoffs will look like come January.
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