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Contenders
- Louisville
- SMU
These two teams have shown sustained success over the past two years. Jeff Brohm and Rhett Lashley are offensive-minded coaches who also understand the importance of defense while using the transfer portal to fill holes on the roster.
Both teams project to win 8.5 games by the oddmakers in Vegas, just behind the Clemson Tigers. Both teams will play Clemson, Miami, and one another in 2025. That means they likely control their destiny and have easier schedules early in the year.