The 2017-18 college football season is officially in the books, and it’s time to take a look back at the year with full 130 team rankings for every FBS team based upon the body of work. Alabama defeated Georgia on Jan. 8 to claim the national championship, and in no surprise, coach Nick Saban’s team takes the top spot in the rankings. The Bulldogs finish No. 2, with Clemson and Oklahoma rounding out the top four. UCF checks in at No. 5 after a perfect 13-0 season and bowl win over Auburn on Jan. 1. Check out Athlon's full 130 team rankings following the games after the bowl season:

Ranking All 130 CFB Teams for 2017: Post-Bowl Edition

1. Alabama

2. Georgia

3. Clemson

4. Oklahoma

5. UCF

6. Ohio State

7. Wisconsin

8. Miami

9. Penn State

10. Auburn

11. TCU

12. USC

13. Stanford

14. Notre Dame

15. Michigan State

16. Oklahoma State

17. Mississippi State

18. Northwestern

19. Washington

20. Memphis

21. Washington State

22. Virginia Tech

23. USF

24. LSU

25. Boise State

26. Fresno State

27. Wake Forest

28. NC State

29. Iowa

30. Iowa State

31. FAU

32. San Diego State

33. Oregon

34. Boston College

35. Louisville

36. Texas

37. South Carolina

38. Michigan

39. Missouri

40. Texas A&M

41. Kansas State

42. Florida State

43. Troy

44. Army

45. Utah

46. West Virginia

47. Arizona State

48. Arizona

49. Appalachian State

50. Purdue

51. Ohio

52. Toledo

53. North Texas

54. Kentucky

55. Navy

56. UCLA

57. California

58. Virginia

59. Houston

60. Duke

61. Georgia Tech

62. Ole Miss

63. Northern Illinois

64. Texas Tech

65. Wyoming

66. Central Michigan

67. Florida

68. UAB

69. Southern Miss

70. Marshall

71. Syracuse

72. Pitt

73. Colorado

74. Colorado State

75. Louisiana Tech

76. SMU

77. Arkansas State

78. Vanderbilt

79. Tennessee

80. Temple

81. FIU

82. Arkansas

83. Maryland

84. Indiana

85. Minnesota

86. Nebraska

87. Tulane

88. Akron

89. UTSA

90. Western Michigan

91. New Mexico State

92. Georgia State

93. WKU

94. MTSU

95. Utah State

96. Eastern Michigan

97. Miami, Ohio

98. Buffalo

99. Air Force

100. North Carolina

101. Rutgers

102. Baylor

103. UNLV

104. ULM

105. Old Dominion

106. UMass

107. East Carolina

108. Cincinnati

109. BYU

110. Louisiana

111. New Mexico

112. Oregon State

113. Illinois

114. UConn

115. South Alabama

116. Nevada

117. Hawaii

118. Kansas

119. Tulsa

120. San Jose State

121. Bowling Green

122. Idaho

123. Georgia Southern

124. Texas State

125. Coastal Carolina

126. Kent State

127. Ball State

128. Rice

129. Charlotte

130. UTEP

Ranking All 130 CFB Teams for 2017 After Week 13

With 13 weeks of action from the 2017 season in the books, it's time to revamp the full top 130 team projections and predictions and rank every FBS team in college football. With 13 weeks completed, only one weekend of action remains in the 2017 college football season. But after Week 13, there was a shake up at the top of the rankings. With Alabama losing to Auburn, Clemson is the new No. 1 team. Coach Dabo Swinney's team takes on Miami in the ACC Championship on Saturday and would be the No. 1 seed in the CFB Playoff with a victory. Oklahoma moves to No. 2, with Auburn coming in at No. 3, followed by undefeated Wisconsin at No. 4. The Crimson Tide have slipped to No. 5 but aren't out of the playoff picture. Following a win over Boise State on Saturday, Fresno State has moved into the top 25, while Louisville, Oregon and Missouri are a few of the other teams on the rise headed into the bowl season. Check out Athlon's full 130 team rankings following the games after Week 13:

1. Clemson (11-1)

Week 13 Result: Defeated South Carolina

The Tigers are a win away from their third consecutive trip to the CFB Playoff.

2. Oklahoma (11-1)

Week 13 Result: Defeated West Virginia

Easy win over West Virginia sets up a showdown (or rematch) against TCU in the Big 12 Championship.

3. Auburn (10-2)

Week 13 Result: Defeated Alabama

For the second time (Georgia and Alabama) in 2017, Auburn defeated the No. 1 team in the nation.

4. Wisconsin (12-0)

Week 13 Result: Defeated Minnesota

Badgers’ defense turns in another dominant effort in Saturday’s win over Minnesota.

5. Alabama (11-1)

Week 13 Result: Lost to Auburn

Let the debate begin: Can the Crimson Tide get into the CFB Playoff with one loss and no SEC Championship?

6. Georgia (11-1)

Week 13 Result: Defeated Georgia Tech

Bulldogs successfully avenged last year’s loss to Georgia Tech with a blowout 38-7 victory over the Yellow Jackets on Saturday.

7. Miami (10-1)

Week 13 Result: Lost to Pitt

Loss to Pitt was a significant setback, but Miami’s playoff hopes are still alive with a win over Clemson.

8. Ohio State (10-2)

Week 13 Result: Defeated Michigan

Urban Meyer is now 6-0 as Ohio State’s coach against Michigan.

9. TCU (10-2)

Week 13 Result: Defeated Baylor

Can TCU’s defense find a way to slow down Oklahoma’s high-powered offense in the Big 12 Championship Game?

10. USC (10-2)

Week 13 Result: Bye Week

The Trojans had a scheduled bye in Week 13, which was the program’s first off week in the 2017 season. While one was needed during the regular season, the timing worked out with the Pac-12 Championship up next.

11. UCF (11-0)

Week 13 Result: Beat USF

Friday’s shootout between UCF-USF was easily one of college football’s best games from 2017.

12. Penn State (10-2)

Week 13 Result: Defeated Maryland

After destroying Maryland 66-3 on Saturday, the Nittany Lions should be in good shape to earn a spot in a New Year’s Six bowl.

13. Stanford (9-3)

Week 13 Result: Defeated Notre Dame

How healthy will running back Bryce Love be for Friday night’s Pac-12 Championship Game?

14. Notre Dame (9-3)

Week 13 Result: Lost to Stanford

A five-game improvement in the win column from 2016 to 2017 is a step in the right direction for coach Brian Kelly.

15. Michigan State (9-3)

Week 13 Result: Defeated Rutgers

Mark Dantonio should be near the top of the list for Big Ten Coach of the Year honors.

16. LSU (9-3)

Week 13 Result: Defeated Texas A&M

Quarterback Danny Etling has only one interception in his last seven games.

17. Washington (10-2)

Week 13 Result: Defeated Washington State

Chris Petersen’s defense has not allowed more than 17 points to Washington State in each of the last four matchups.

18. Oklahoma State (9-3)

Week 13 Result: Defeated Kansas

A win in a bowl game would give Oklahoma State three consecutive seasons of at least 10 wins.

19. Memphis (10-1)

Week 13 Result: Defeated East Carolina

The Tigers averaged 13 yards per play in Saturday’s 70-13 win over East Carolina.

20. Washington State (9-3)

Week 13 Result: Lost to Washington

Cougars fell short in their quest to win the division title, but coach Mike Leach’s team has still won 26 games over the last three years.

21. Northwestern (9-3)

Week 13 Result: Defeated Illinois

Wildcats hit bowl season riding a seven-game winning streak.

22. Virginia Tech (9-3)

Week 13 Result: Defeated Virginia

Hokies extend winning streak to 14 in a row over rival Virginia.

23. Mississippi State (8-4)

Week 13 Result: Lost to Ole Miss

Turnovers and the absence of quarterback Nick Fitzgerald just too much to overcome against rival Ole Miss on Thursday night.

24. USF (9-2)

Week 13 Result: Lost to UCF

Quarterback Quinton Flowers totaled 605 yards (a new school record) in Friday’s loss to UCF.

25. Fresno State (9-3)

Week 13 Result: Defeated Boise State

In Jeff Tedford’s first season at Fresno State, the Bulldogs improved their win total by eight games from last year’s 1-11 record.

26. Boise State

27. San Diego State

28. NC State

29. Michigan

30. Oregon

31. Wake Forest

32. Boston College

33. Louisville

34. Iowa

35. Iowa State

36. FAU

37. Texas

38. Texas A&M

39. South Carolina

40. Missouri

41. West Virginia

42. Arizona State

43. Arizona

44. Toledo

45. Kansas State

46. Kentucky

47. Florida State

48. California

49. Virginia

50. North Texas

51. Army

52. Troy

53. Utah

54. UCLA

55. Houston

56. Ohio

57. Navy

58. SMU

59. Arkansas State

60. Purdue

61. Ole Miss

62. Duke

63. Georgia Tech

64. Central Michigan

65. Northern Illinois

66. Texas Tech

67. UAB

68. Southern Miss

69. Syracuse

71. Pitt

72. Colorado

73. Wyoming

74. Colorado State

75. Vanderbilt

76. FIU

77. Appalachian State

78. Arkansas

79. Maryland

80. Indiana

81. Minnesota

82. Nebraska

82. Akron

83. UTSA

84. Marshall

85. Western Michigan

86. Florida

87. Tennessee

88. Temple

89. Louisiana Tech

90. North Carolina

91. Georgia State

92. WKU

93. MTSU

94. Air Force

95. Utah State

96. Rutgers

97. Tulane

98. Eastern Michigan

99. New Mexico State

100. Miami (Ohio)

101. Buffalo

102. UNLV

103. Baylor

104. ULM

105. Old Dominion

106. UMass

107. East Carolina

108. Cincinnati

109. Louisiana

110. New Mexico

111. Oregon State

112. Illinois

113. BYU

114. UConn

115. South Alabama

116. Nevada

117. Hawaii

118. Kansas

119. Tulsa

120. Bowling Green

121. San Jose State

122. Georgia Southern

123. Texas State

124. Coastal Carolina

125. Idaho

126. Kent State

127. Ball State

128. Rice

129. Charlotte

130. UTEP

Ranking All 130 CFB Teams for 2017 After Week 12

With 12 weeks of action from the 2017 season in the books, it's time to revamp the full top 130 team projections and predictions and rank every FBS team in college football. With 12 weeks completed, only two weekends remain in the 2017 college football season. The Week 12 schedule was light on ranked matchups, and with few losses inside of the top 25, there aren't many changes at the top from the post-Week 11 version. However, several teams outside of the top 25 are on the move. Wake Forest, North Texas, FAU, Akron, Missouri and Kansas State are the big movers headed into Week 13, with Ohio, Georgia Tech, Texas Tech, Tennessee and Vanderbilt tumbling after losses last week. Check out Athlon's full 130 team rankings following the games after Week 12:

1. Alabama (11-0)

Week 12 Result: Defeated Mercer

Will the Crimson Tide get any injured defenders back in time for the Iron Bowl at Auburn?

2. Oklahoma (10-1)

Week 12 Result: Defeated Kansas

Win over Kansas secured spot for Oklahoma in the Big 12 Championship Game.

3. Miami (10-0)

Week 12 Result: Defeated Virginia

Hurricanes overcome slow start against Virginia to improve to 10-0.

4. Clemson (10-1)

Week 12 Result: Defeated The Citadel

As expected, the Tigers didn’t have to sweat much in Saturday’s win over The Citadel. The challenge gets significantly tougher next week against South Carolina.

5. Wisconsin (11-0)

Week 12 Result: Defeated Michigan

Timely offense and standout defense lead the way in Saturday’s victory against Michigan.

6. Auburn (9-2)

Week 12 Result: Defeated ULM

The Tigers have scored at least 40 points in seven out of the last eight games. How will this offense perform against Alabama?

7. Georgia (10-1)

Week 12 Result: Defeated Kentucky

Nick Chubb and Sony Michel cap off standout careers in Athens with big performances against Kentucky.

8. Ohio State (9-2)

Week 12 Result: Defeated Illinois

J.T. Barrett is the first quarterback in Big Ten history to reach 100 touchdown passes.

9. Notre Dame (9-2)

Week 12 Result: Defeated Navy

Notre Dame’s defense held Navy to 277 rushing yards in Saturday’s win, which was the fewest allowed to the Midshipmen since giving up 149 in 2012.

10. TCU (9-2)

Week 12 Result: Defeated Texas Tech

Horned Frogs were shorthanded due to injury but easily handled Texas Tech in Lubbock.

11. USC (10-2)

Week 12 Result: Defeated UCLA

Trojans knock off crosstown rival UCLA and will get a needed bye in Week 13 to prep for Pac-12 Championship.

12. UCF (10-0)

Week 12 Result: Defeated Temple

Knights ace another test, defeating Temple 45-19 in Philadelphia. Up next is rival USF.

13. Michigan State (8-3)

Week 12 Result: Defeated Maryland

Thanks to 271 rushing yards, Spartans only needed two completed passes from quarterback Brian Lewerke to defeat Maryland.

14. Penn State (9-2)

Week 12 Result: Defeated Nebraska

A win over Maryland in the season finale should position James Franklin’s team for a New Year’s Six bowl.

15. LSU (8-3)

Week 12 Result: Defeated Tennessee

LSU’s rushing attack gashed Tennessee for 200 yards and four touchdowns in Saturday night’s 30-10 victory.

16. Washington State (9-2)

Week 12 Result: Bye Week

The Cougars can win the Pac-12 North with a win over Washington.

17. Mississippi State (8-3)

Week 12 Result: Defeated Arkansas

Bulldogs were sluggish in the first half against Arkansas, but quarterback Nick Fitzgerald and defense delivered in the clutch to secure the program’s eighth victory in 2017.

18. Stanford (8-3)

Week 12 Result: Defeated California

The Cardinal have won eight in a row over rival California.

19. Washington (9-2)

Week 12 Result: Defeated Utah

Huskies rallied in second half to beat Utah, but coach Chris Petersen’s team was eliminated from the Pac-12 North Division title mix after Stanford beat California.

20. Oklahoma State (8-3)

Week 12 Result: Lost to Kansas State

Loss to Kansas State eliminated Oklahoma State from the Big 12 Championship mix.

21. Memphis (9-1)

Week 12 Result: Defeated SMU

The Tigers win over SMU clinched the AAC’s West Division and a trip to the conference title game on Dec. 2

22. Iowa State (7-4)

Week 12 Result: Defeated Baylor

Quarterback Zeb Noland (14 of 28 for 180 yards and two scores) was steady in his first career start for the Cyclones.

23. Northwestern (8-3)

Week 12 Result: Defeated Minnesota

Running back Justin Jackson has eclipsed 1,000 rushing yards in all four years of playing time.

24. Boise State (9-2)

Week 12 Result: Defeated Air Force

The Broncos have allowed less than 20 points in six out of the last seven games.

25. Virginia Tech (8-3)

Week 12 Result: Defeated Pitt

Defense delivers with four stops at the one-yard line to beat Pitt in the final seconds.

26. Michigan

27. USF

28. Texas A&M

29. Wake Forest

30. South Carolina

31. NC State

32. Texas

33. West Virginia

34. Fresno State

35. San Diego State

36. Iowa

37. Oregon

38. Arizona

39. Boston College

40. Louisville

41. FAU

42. Kentucky

43. Missouri

44. California

45. Virginia

46. Florida State

47. Arizona State

48. Ohio

49. Toledo

50. Kansas State

51. Georgia Tech

52. Northern Illinois

53. Navy

54. North Texas

55. Army

56. Troy

57. Utah

58. UCLA

59. Houston

60. SMU

61. Arkansas State

62. Purdue

63. Syracuse

64. Indiana

65. Wyoming

66. Central Michigan

67. Arkansas

68. Ole Miss

69. Maryland

70. UAB

71. Southern Miss

72. Colorado

73. Colorado State

74. Minnesota

75. Nebraska

76. Akron

77. Duke

78. Texas Tech

79. FIU

80. UTSA

81. Marshall

82. Western Michigan

83. Florida

84. Pitt

85. Tennessee

86. Appalachian State

87. Vanderbilt

88. North Carolina

89. Rutgers

90. Utah State

91. Georgia State

92. Louisiana Tech

93. WKU

94. MTSU

95. Tulane

96. UNLV

97. Eastern Michigan

98. New Mexico State

99. Temple

100. Air Force

101. Baylor

102. ULM

103. Miami, Ohio

104. Buffalo

105. Old Dominion

106. UMass

107. Louisiana

108. East Carolina

109. Cincinnati

110. New Mexico

111. Oregon State

112. Hawaii

113. Illinois

114. UConn

115. South Alabama

116. Kansas

117. Tulsa

118. BYU

119. Nevada

120. Bowling Green

121. Idaho

122. Texas State

123. Coastal Carolina

124. San Jose State

125. Kent State

126. Ball State

127. Georgia Southern

128. Rice

129. Charlotte

130. UTEP

Ranking All 130 CFB Teams for 2017 After Week 11

With 11 weeks of action from the 2017 season in the books, it's time to revamp the full top 130 team projections and predictions and rank every FBS team in college football. With 11 weeks completed, only three weekends remain in the 2017 college football season. Alabama remains No. 1 after escaping Starkville with a close win over Mississippi State. The Crimson Tide have a looming showdown against Auburn in Week 13, which will decide the winner of the SEC West. Oklahoma jumps to No. 2 after a convincing win over TCU, with Miami checking in at No. 3 following a dominant win over Notre Dame. Clemson is No. 4 in this week's rankings, followed by undefeated Wisconsin at No. 5 and Auburn at No. 6 after a huge win against Georgia. Check out Athlon's full 130 team rankings following the games after Week 11:

1. Alabama (10-0)

Week 11 Result: Defeated Mississippi State

Jalen Hurts and Calvin Ridley delivered in the clutch for the Crimson Tide to escape Starkville with a victory.

2. Oklahoma (9-1)

Week 11 Result: Defeated TCU

The Sooners averaged 7.8 yards per play against a tough TCU defense on Saturday night, which will only help quarterback Baker Mayfield increase his lead in the race to win the Heisman Trophy.

3. Miami (9-0)

Week 11 Result: Defeated Notre Dame

It’s official: The U is back. And thanks to Virginia’s loss to Louisville, the Hurricanes are the champs of the Coastal Division title for the first time since joining the ACC.

4. Clemson (9-1)

Week 11 Result: Defeated Florida State

The Tigers weren’t particularly impressive in the win over Florida State, but coach Dabo Swinney’s team pulled away late to secure the Atlantic Division title.

5. Wisconsin (10-0)

Week 11 Result: Defeated Iowa

Badgers’ defense dominates in win over Iowa. Victory over Hawkeyes also clinches a trip to Indianapolis for Wisconsin.

6. Auburn (8-2)

Week 11 Result: Defeated Georgia

Auburn won the battle up front on both sides of the ball and got clutch performances from running back Kerryon Johnson and quarterback Jarrett Stidham in Saturday’s huge win over Georgia.

7. Georgia (9-1)

Week 11 Result: Lost to Auburn

Loss to Auburn was a setback, but the Bulldogs are still alive for the CFB Playoff.

8. Ohio State (8-2)

Week 11 Result: Defeated Michigan State

Buckeyes rebound from last week’s disappointing loss at Iowa to demolish Michigan State 48-3.

9. Notre Dame (8-2)

Week 11 Result: Lost to Miami

Miami’s speed and athleticism and inconsistent quarterback play from Brandon Wimbush and Ian Book were just too much to overcome in Saturday’s loss.

10. TCU (8-2)

Week 11 Result: Lost to Oklahoma

A rematch against Oklahoma awaits TCU if it can win its next two regular season games.

11. Oklahoma State (8-2)

Week 11 Result: Beat Iowa State

The Cowboys need help in order to get to the Big 12 Championship Game, but the win at Iowa State keeps Mike Gundy’s team in the mix.

12. USC (9-2)

Week 11 Result: Defeated Colorado

For the second time in three seasons under coach Clay Helton, the Trojans are headed to the Pac-12 Championship Game.

13. UCF (9-0)

Week 11 Result: Defeated UConn

The Knights have scored at least 30 points in every game this season and have six contests of 40 or more points.

14. Michigan State (7-3)

Week 11 Result: Lost to Ohio State

Spartans had no answers to slow down Ohio State’s offense in Saturday’s loss.

15. Penn State (8-2)

Week 11 Result: Defeated Rutgers

The Nittany Lions started slow but eventually pulled away for a 35-6 win over Rutgers. Running back Saquon Barkley has been held under 100 rushing yards in three consecutive games.

16. LSU (7-3)

Week 11 Result: Defeated Arkansas

Saturday’s performance (11 of 16 for 217 yards and two touchdowns) was one of the better games for quarterback Danny Etling in his LSU career.

17. Washington State (9-2)

Week 11 Result: Defeated Utah

Mike Leach’s team has a timely bye in Week 12 before the Apple Cup showdown against Washington in Week 13.

18. Mississippi State (7-3)

Week 11 Result: Lost to Alabama

The Bulldogs won their share of battles in the trenches against Alabama on Saturday night. However, it wasn’t enough in the end, as the Crimson Tide’s offense made just enough plays to leave Starkville with the victory.

19. Stanford (7-3)

Week 11 Result: Defeated Washington

Bryce Love and a standout effort by the defense helped Stanford upset Washington on Friday night.

20. Washington (8-2)

Week 11 Result: Lost to Stanford

The 30 points allowed to Stanford on Friday night was the most Washington has surrendered all season.

21. Michigan (8-2)

Week 11 Result: Defeated Maryland

Jim Harbaugh’s team can play spoiler with matchups against Wisconsin and Ohio State up next.

22. Iowa (6-4)

Week 11 Result: Lost to Wisconsin

Cornerback Joshua Jackson continued his stellar season by returning two interceptions for a score against Wisconsin.

23. Iowa State (6-4)

Week 11 Result: Lost to Oklahoma State

The Cyclones could be down to their No. 3 quarterback (Zeb Noland) for the next two weeks.

24. Memphis (8-1)

Week 11 Result: Bye Week

The Tigers can clinch the AAC West Division with a win over SMU this Saturday.

25. NC State (7-3)

Week 11 Result: Defeated Boston College

Defensive end Bradley Chubb now owns the school record for most career sacks (26).

26. Virginia Tech

27. West Virginia

28. Arizona

29. USF

30. Northwestern

31. Boise State

32. Texas A&M

33. South Carolina

34. Georgia Tech

35. Texas

36. Fresno State

37. San Diego State

38. Wake Forest

39. Boston College

40. Louisville

41. Kentucky

42. California

43. Ohio

44. Toledo

45. Missouri

46. Virginia

47. FAU

48. Florida State

49. Syracuse

50. Arizona State

51. Oregon

52. Utah

53. UCLA

54. Navy

55. Army

56. Troy

57. Houston

58. SMU

59. Northern Illinois

60. North Texas

61. Arkansas State

62. Wyoming

63. Arkansas

64. Ole Miss

65. Purdue

66. Kansas State

67. Texas Tech

68. Maryland

69. Indiana

70. UAB

71. Minnesota

72. Nebraska

73. Colorado

74. Colorado State

75. Vanderbilt

76. Central Michigan

77. FIU

78. Marshall

79. Pitt

80. Florida

81. Tennessee

82. Southern Miss

83. Western Michigan

84. Rutgers

85. UTSA

86. Appalachian State

87. Duke

88. North Carolina

89. New Mexico State

90. Air Force

91. MTSU

92. Georgia State

93. Utah State

94. Louisiana Tech

95. WKU

96. Baylor

97. Temple

98. New Mexico

99. Eastern Michigan

100. Akron

101. Cincinnati

102. Tulane

103. UNLV

104. Miami, Ohio

105. ULM

106. Buffalo

107. Oregon State

108. Old Dominion

109. UMass

110. Louisiana

111. South Alabama

112. Hawaii

113. Illinois

114. UConn

115. Kansas

116. Tulsa

117. East Carolina

118. BYU

119. Nevada

120. Idaho

121. Bowling Green

122. Texas State

123. San Jose State

124. Kent State

125. Ball State

126. Coastal Carolina

127. Rice

128. Charlotte

129. Georgia Southern

130. UTEP

Ranking All 130 CFB Teams for 2017 After Week 10

With 10 weeks of action from the 2017 season in the books, it's time to revamp the full top 130 team projections and predictions and rank every FBS team in college football. With 10 weeks completed, only four weekends remain in the 2017 college football season. Last week provided a few surprises, which also had a significant impact on the rankings. Alabama defeated LSU, and Georgia beat South Carolina to remain the top two teams in the nation. Notre Dame, Clemson and Oklahoma round out the top five, with Miami and Wisconsin leading the next tier. The Hurricanes defeated Virginia Tech last Saturday and have a key showdown against the Fighting Irish in Week 11. That game will play a huge role in the playoff outlook for both teams. Iowa joins the top 25 after its upset win over Ohio State, and FAU has reached the top 50 under first-year coach Lane Kiffin. Check out Athlon's full 130 team rankings following the games after Week 10:

1. Alabama (9-0)

Week 10 Result: Defeated LSU

Crimson Tide handle LSU once again. But injuries on defense are a concern with Mississippi State up next.

2. Georgia (9-0)

Week 10 Result: Defeated South Carolina

The Bulldogs clinched the SEC East on Saturday, but coach Kirby Smart’s team has its eyes on a bigger prize – a CFB Playoff trip.

3. Notre Dame (8-1)

Week 10 Result: Defeated Wake Forest

Quarterback Brandon Wimbush seems poised to finish November in a big way.

4. Clemson (8-1)

Week 10 Result: Defeated NC State

Dabo Swinney’s team will clinch the Atlantic Division with a victory against Florida State on Saturday.

5. Oklahoma (8-1)

Week 10 Result: Defeated Oklahoma State

Defense remains an issue, but quarterback Baker Mayfield could carry Oklahoma into the CFB Playoff.

6. Miami (8-0)

Week 10 Result: Defeated Virginia Tech

The Hurricanes delivered a convincing win over Virginia Tech on Saturday. However, the path to a playoff spot won’t get any easier with a visit from Notre Dame up next.

7. Wisconsin (9-0)

Week 10 Result: Defeated Indiana

The Badgers are the Big Ten’s best hope of a playoff team in 2017.

8. TCU (8-1)

Week 10 Result: Defeated Texas

Gary Patterson’s defense leads the Big 12 with 28 sacks generated.

9. Washington (8-1)

Week 10 Result: Defeated Oregon

Huskies are the only one-loss team in the Pac-12, which means Chris Petersen’s team is still in the mix to get to the CFB Playoff.

10. Michigan State (7-2)

Week 10 Result: Defeated Penn State

From 3-9 last season to division champ in 2017? It’s possible for coach Mark Dantonio’s team - provided it can navigate a road trip to Ohio State this Saturday.

11. Ohio State (7-2)

Week 10 Result: Lost to Iowa

A complete meltdown by the Buckeyes in road loss to Iowa.

12. Auburn (7-2)

Week 10 Result: Defeated Texas A&M

The Tigers have scored at least 42 points in five out of six SEC games this season.

13. Penn State (7-2)

Week 10 Result: Lost to Michigan State

Running back Saquan Barkley has been held under 100 rushing yards in four out of Penn State’s last five games.

14. Oklahoma State (7-2)

Week 10 Result: Lost to Oklahoma

Oklahoma State’s defense simply had no answer for Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield in Saturday’s Bedlam defeat.

15. USC (8-2)

Week 10 Result: Defeated Arizona

USC’s offense eclipsed 300 passing and 300 rushing yards for the second time in a game this year. That offensive performance was enough to hold off Arizona and dynamic quarterback Khalil Tate.

16. UCF (8-0)

Week 10 Result: Defeated SMU

SMU gave UCF a battle, but the Knights held on for a victory in Dallas. UConn is up next, and Temple has played better recently, but coach Scott Frost's team is likely to be 11-0 headed into the showdown against USF on Nov. 24.

17. LSU (6-3)

Week 10 Result: Lost to Alabama

With Arkansas, Tennessee and Texas A&M to close out the season, LSU should finish its regular season at 9-3.

18. Iowa (6-3)

Week 10 Result: Defeated Ohio State

Iowa’s 55-24 victory over Ohio State might be the most surprising score and outcome of the 2017 college football season.

19. Iowa State (6-3)

Week 10 Result: Lost to West Virginia

Cyclones’ second-half rally in Morgantown fell short, but coach Matt Campbell’s team is still alive for the Big 12 title game.

20. Virginia Tech (7-2)

Week 10 Result: Lost to Miami

The Hokies need more out of their ground game and big plays on offense going forward.

21. Mississippi State (7-2)

Week 10 Result: Defeated UMass

Bulldogs will have to play a lot better than they did against UMass to have a shot against Alabama on Saturday.

22. Michigan (7-2)

Week 10 Result: Defeated Minnesota

Wolverines pounded Minnesota for 371 rushing yards on Saturday night.

23. Memphis (8-1)

Week 10 Result: Defeated Tulsa

The Tigers are off in Week 11 but a win over SMU on Nov. 18 would clinch the AAC West Division.

24. NC State (6-3)

Week 10 Result: Lost to Clemson

The Wolfpack have lost only six turnovers this season but four of those came in the team’s two losses (South Carolina and Clemson).

25. West Virginia (6-3)

Week 10 Result: Defeated Iowa State

West Virginia’s 524 total yards against Iowa State were the most allowed by the Cyclones in a game in 2017.

26. Arizona

27. Washington State

28. USF

29. Toledo

30. Stanford

31. Northwestern

32. Virginia

33. Boise State

34. Texas

35. Texas A&M

36. South Carolina

37. Georgia Tech

38. Wake Forest

39. Boston College

40. Louisville

41. Arizona State

42. California

43. Fresno State

44. San Diego State

45. Florida State

46. Syracuse

47. Kentucky

48. Oregon

49. Utah

50. FAU

51. SMU

52. Troy

53. Navy

54. Houston

55. Army

56. UCLA

57. Arkansas State

58. Northern Illinois

59. North Texas

60. Arkansas

61. Ole Miss

62. Vanderbilt

63. Kansas State

64. Texas Tech

65. Maryland

66. Indiana

67. Nebraska

68. Purdue

69. Missouri

70. Florida

71. Wyoming

72. Pitt

73. Colorado

74. Colorado State

75. Ohio

76. UAB

77. FIU

78. Marshall

79. Tennessee

80. Southern Miss

81. Central Michigan

82. Western Michigan

83. Rutgers

84. UTSA

85. Minnesota

86. Appalachian State

87. Duke

88. New Mexico State

89. Air Force

90. WKU

91. North Carolina

92. Baylor

93. Louisiana Tech

94. Eastern Michigan

95. Utah State

96. MTSU

97. UNLV

98. New Mexico

99. Oregon State

100. Akron

101. Cincinnati

102. Tulane

103. Georgia State

104. ULM

105. Temple

106. Miami, Ohio

107. Buffalo

108. Hawaii

109. Illinois

110. Louisiana

111. South Alabama

112. UConn

113. UMass

114. Kansas

115. Tulsa

116. East Carolina

117. Nevada

118. BYU

119. Idaho

120. Old Dominion

121. Bowling Green

122. Texas State

123. San Jose State

124. Kent State

125. Ball State

126. Coastal Carolina

127. Rice

128. Charlotte

129. Georgia Southern

130. UTEP

Ranking All 130 CFB Teams for 2017 After Week 9

With nine weeks of action from the 2017 season in the books, it's time to revamp the full top 130 team projections and predictions and rank every FBS team in college football. With nine weeks completed, the 2017 college football season has reached the second half of the year and only five weekends remain until the CFB Playoff is selected. Alabama was on bye in Week 9 and remains the No. 1 team headed into November. Georgia has a strong resume thanks to a non-conference win over Notre Dame, and coach Kirby Smart's team has dominated in SEC play. The Crimson Tide and Bulldogs are a cut above the rest of the nation right now, with Notre Dame, Clemson, Oklahoma and Ohio State rounding out the top six. Iowa State, Arizona and Boston College are three of this week's big movers after picking up key wins in conference play last weekend. Check out Athlon's full 130 team rankings following the games after Week 9:

1. Alabama (8-0)

Week 9 Result: Bye Week

The Crimson Tide had a bye in Week 9 and return to action on Saturday night against LSU.

2. Georgia (8-0)

Week 9 Result: Defeated Florida

Bulldogs move once step closer to winning SEC Championship after blowing out rival Florida in Jacksonville.

3. Notre Dame (7-1)

Week 9 Result: Defeated NC State

Fighting Irish gashed a standout NC State defensive line for 318 rushing yards and two touchdowns in Saturday’s 35-14 victory.

4. Clemson (7-1)

Week 9 Result: Defeated Georgia Tech

A healthy Kelly Bryant at quarterback makes a big difference for the Tigers’ offense.

5. Oklahoma (7-1)

Week 9 Result: Beat Ohio State

Oklahoma’s place in the Big 12 and CFB Playoff mix is likely to be decided in next two weeks with matchups against Oklahoma State and TCU.

6. Ohio State (7-1)

Week 9 Result: Beat Penn State

Since the loss to Oklahoma, quarterback J.T. Barrett has passed for 22 touchdowns and zero interceptions. And Barrett’s performance against Penn State should get the senior into the Heisman conversation.

7. Penn State (7-1)

Week 9 Result: Lost to Ohio State

Despite the loss to Ohio State, don’t count out the Nittany Lions in the CFB Playoff mix.

8. Wisconsin (8-0)

Week 9 Result: Defeated Illinois

The Badgers have allowed only one opponent (Northwestern) to score more than 20 points in a game this season.

9. Miami (7-0)

Week 9 Result: Defeated North Carolina

The Hurricanes turned in a sluggish performance against North Carolina but once again found a way to win.

10. TCU (7-1)

Week 9 Result: Lost to Iowa State

Three turnovers (including two in the red zone) were tough to overcome against Iowa State.

11. Oklahoma State (7-1)

Week 9 Result: Defeated West Virginia

The Cowboys’ defense came up big in Saturday’s win against West Virginia.

12. Washington (7-1)

Week 9 Result: Defeated UCLA

The Huskies remain the Pac-12’s best hope to get a team in the CFB Playoff. However, this team has a lot of work to do in November in order to get to the top four.

13. Virginia Tech (7-1)

Week 9 Result: Defeated Duke

The Hokies have allowed only 20 points over their last three games.

14. Iowa State (6-2)

Week 9 Result: Defeated TCU

Matt Campbell’s second season has been a special one in Ames. The Cyclones have two wins – Oklahoma and TCU – over top-five teams this season.

15. UCF (7-0)

Week 9 Result: Defeated Austin Peay

The Knights are the clear frontrunner to earn the Group of 5 bowl spot in a New Year’s Six bowl.

16. LSU (6-2)

Week 9 Result: Bye Week

The Tigers had a bye in Week 9 and return to action on Saturday against Alabama.

17. USC (7-2)

Week 9 Result: Defeated Arizona State

Arizona State’s improved defense was no match for USC’s offense on Saturday night, as the Trojans recorded 607 total yards in the 48-17 win.

18. Auburn (6-2)

Week 9 Result: Bye Week

Auburn had a bye in Week 9 and return to action in Week 10 against Texas A&M.

19. NC State (6-2)

Week 9 Result: Lost to Notre Dame

The Wolfpack’s CFB Playoffs are over after loss at Notre Dame. However, a win over Clemson in Week 10 would put coach Dave Doeren’s team in control to claim the ACC’s Atlantic Division title.

20. Stanford (6-2)

Week 9 Result: Defeated Oregon State

It wasn’t pretty, but the Cardinal found a way to escape Corvallis with a victory.

21. Mississippi State (6-2)

Week 9 Result: Defeated Texas A&M

Each of Mississippi State’s six victories have come by 20 points or more this season

22. Michigan State (6-2)

Week 9 Result: Lost to Northwestern

Spartans’ running game managed only 95 yards in loss to Northwestern.

23. Michigan (6-2)

Week 9 Result: Defeated Rutgers

Quarterback Brandon Peters (10 of 14 for 124 yards and a score) finally got an extended look in on-field action during Saturday's win over Rutgers.

24. Memphis (7-1)

Week 9 Result: Beat Tulane

With Tulsa, SMU and East Carolina remaining, Memphis has a clear (and favorable) path to the American Athletic Conference’s West Division title.

25. Arizona (6-2)

Week 9 Result: Defeated Washington State

The emergence of quarterback Khalil Tate has propelled Arizona into the mix to win the Pac-12 South.

26. Washington State

27. USF

28. West Virginia

29. Texas

30. Toledo

31. Georgia Tech

32. Northwestern

33. Iowa

34. Texas A&M

35. Navy

36. South Carolina

37. Boise State

38. Wake Forest

39. Boston College

40. Louisville

41. Kentucky

42. Arizona State

43. Virginia

44. California

45. Syracuse

46. UCLA

47. Oregon

48. Utah

49. Fresno State

50. San Diego State

51. Texas Tech

52. Houston

53. SMU

54. Troy

55. Colorado State

56. Maryland

57. Indiana

58. FAU

59. Florida State

60. Northern Illinois

61. Arkansas State

62. Florida

63. Colorado

64. Nebraska

65. Purdue

66. Arkansas

67. Ole Miss

68. Vanderbilt

69. Kansas State

70. Pitt

71. Western Michigan

72. North Texas

73. Appalachian State

74. Marshall

75. Army

76. Tennessee

77. Minnesota

78. Ohio

79. Air Force

80. UAB

81. Southern Miss

82. FIU

83. UTSA

84. Wyoming

85. Missouri

86. Duke

87. WKU

88. Tulane

89. New Mexico State

90. New Mexico

91. North Carolina

92. Louisiana Tech

93. Central Michigan

94. Baylor

95. Eastern Michigan

96. Oregon State

97. Rutgers

98. Hawaii

99. MTSU

100. Akron

101. Utah State

102. Illinois

103. Miami, Ohio

104. Georgia State

105. Buffalo

106. South Alabama

107. UNLV

108. Kansas

109. UConn

110. Tulsa

111. Cincinnati

112. East Carolina

113. Temple

114. Nevada

115. BYU

116. Louisiana

117. Idaho

118. ULM

119. UMass

120. Old Dominion

121. Bowling Green

122. Texas State

123. Kent State

124. San Jose State

125. Ball State

126. Coastal Carolina

127. Rice

128. Charlotte

129. Georgia Southern

130. UTEP

Ranking All 130 CFB Teams for 2017 After Week 8

With eight weeks of action from the 2017 season in the books, it's time to revamp the full top 130 team projections and predictions and rank every FBS team in college football. With eight weeks completed, the 2017 college football season has reached the second half of the year and only six weekends remain until the CFB Playoff is selected. As expected, there are significant changes to the projected rankings from the preseason and plenty more to come over the next six weekends of action. Alabama remains No. 1 after a dominant win over Tennessee, with Georgia checking in at No. 2 following a bye week. The Crimson Tide and Bulldogs appear to be on a collision course for a matchup in the SEC Championship in early December. Penn State is No. 3 following Saturday night’s blowout victory against Michigan, with TCU, Clemson, Oklahoma, Ohio State, Wisconsin, Miami and Notre Dame rounding out the top 10. Fresno State and Boston College are two big movers outside of the top 25 in this week’s rankings. Check out Athlon's full 130 team rankings following the games after Week 8:

1. Alabama (8-0) Week 8 Result: Defeated Tennessee Crimson Tide continue their dominance against SEC foes with an easy win over Tennessee. 2. Georgia (7-0) Week 8 Result: Bye Week The Bulldogs had a bye in Week 8 and return to action next Saturday against Florida. 3. Penn State (7-0) Week 8 Result: Defeated Michigan The Nittany Lions crossed one big hurdle off the schedule with an easy win over Michigan. But the path won’t get any easier this Saturday, as Penn State visits Columbus for a showdown against Ohio State. 4. TCU (7-0) Week 8 Result: Defeated Kansas Horned Frogs thoroughly dominate Kansas in 43-0 victory. TCU’s defense limited Kansas to just 21 yards on 49 plays. 5. Clemson (6-1) Week 8 Result: Bye Week The Tigers had a bye in Week 8 and return to action this Saturday against Georgia Tech. The health status of quarterback Kelly Bryant is one of the top storylines to watch this week. 6. Oklahoma (6-1) Week 8 Result: Defeated Kansas State Quarterback Baker Mayfield was brilliant once again, as the senior recorded 479 overall yards in the win over Kansas State. 7. Ohio State (6-1) Week 8 Result: Bye Week The Buckeyes had a bye in Week 8 and return to action on Saturday against Penn State 8. Wisconsin (7-0) Week 8 Result: Defeated Maryland Wisconsin’s defense has returned four interceptions (including one against Maryland) for touchdowns this season. 9. Miami (6-0) Week 8 Result: Defeated Syracuse Quarterback Malik Rosier threw for a career high 344 yards in Saturday’s win over Syracuse. 10. Notre Dame (6-1) Week 8 Result: Defeated USC The second-half schedule won’t be easy for a run at the CFB Playoff, but the Fighting Irish are off to a good start after dismantling USC on Saturday night. 11. Oklahoma State (6-1) Week 8 Result: Defeated Texas It wasn’t pretty, but Cowboys survive slugfest in Austin to improve to 6-1. 12. Washington (6-1) Week 8 Result: Bye Week The Huskies had a bye in Week 8, which allowed coach Chris Petersen’s team to regroup after losing to Arizona State in Week 7. 13. Washington State (7-1) Week 8 Result: Defeated Colorado The weather wasn’t ideal, but the Cougars leaned on balanced attack on offense and a shutout on defense to rebound from last week’s loss to California. 14. NC State (6-1) Week 8 Result: Bye Week The bye week came at a good time for coach Dave Doeren’s team. NC State has a difficult back-to-back set of games, as the Wolfpack play Notre Dame this Saturday, followed by a matchup versus Clemson in Week 10. 15. Virginia Tech (6-1) Week 8 Result: Defeated North Carolina Saturday’s 52-point win over North Carolina is the Hokies’ largest margin of victory in ACC play. 16. Michigan State (6-1) Week 8 Result: Defeated Indiana Spartans’ offense delivers in fourth quarter to knock off Indiana 17-9 in a defensive slugfest. 17. UCF (6-0) Week 8 Result: Defeated Navy UCF’s offense seems to get most of the national attention during the program’s 6-0 start, but the defense delivered a key performance against Navy. The Knights limited the Midshipmen to 248 rushing yards and did not allow a run longer than 14 yards. 18. USF (7-0) Week 8 Result: Defeated Tulane By scoring 34 points in Saturday’s win at Tulane, the Bulls set a new FBS record with 24 consecutive games with at least 30 points. 19. LSU (6-2) Week 8 Result: Defeated Ole Miss Derrius Guice finally looks healthy – and that’s bad news for the rest of the opponents on LSU’s schedule. 20. USC (6-2) Week 8 Result: Lost to Notre Dame Following the loss to Notre Dame, USC’s playoff hopes for 2017 are officially over. 21. Stanford (5-2) Week 8 Result: Bye Week The Cardinal had a bye week on Saturday, allowing coach David Shaw to get a head start on a key November stretch – at Washington State, Washington, California and Notre Dame – for a team that has Pac-12 title aspirations. 22. Auburn (6-2) Week 8 Result: Defeated Arkansas Tigers rebounded in a big way from last week’s loss against LSU by defeating Arkansas 52-20. 23. Michigan (5-2) Week 8 Result: Lost to Penn State Penn State’s dynamic duo of Saquon Barkley and Trace McSorley was simply too much for Michigan’s top-ranked defense on Saturday night. Can the Wolverines find a spark on offense over the last month of the season? 24. West Virginia (5-2) Week 8 Result: Defeated Baylor Mountaineers opened up a big lead in Saturday’s game at Baylor but had to hold on late after a furious rally by the Bears. Dana Holgorsen’s ground attack could use a spark after managing only 162 yards over the last two contests. 25. Texas A&M (5-2) Week 8 Result: Bye Week The Aggies had a bye in Week 8 and return to action next Saturday against Mississippi State.

26. Georgia Tech

27. Memphis

28. Mississippi State

29. Texas

30. Iowa State

31. Toledo

32. Arizona State

33. Utah

34. Arizona

35. Navy

36. Louisville

37. California

38. Northwestern

39. Iowa

40. South Carolina

41. Virginia

42. Boise State

43. Fresno State

44. San Diego State

45. UCLA

46. Wake Forest

47. Syracuse

48. Kentucky

49. Colorado State

50. Florida State

51. Texas Tech

52. Florida

53. Oregon

54. Houston

55. Indiana

56. Purdue

57. SMU

58. Troy

59. Boston College

60. Northern Illinois

61. Maryland

62. Appalachian State

63. Marshall

64. Southern Miss

65. FAU

66. Arkansas State

67. Ole Miss

68. Vanderbilt

69. Kansas State

70. Colorado

71. Western Michigan

72. Nebraska

73. Tennessee

74. Minnesota

75. Army

76. North Texas

77. Pitt

78. Duke

79. Ohio

80. UTSA

81. WKU

82. Arkansas

83. Tulane

84. Wyoming

85. Missouri

86. New Mexico State

87. New Mexico

88. Air Force

89. North Carolina

90. UAB

91. Louisiana Tech

92. Central Michigan

93. Baylor

94. Eastern Michigan

95. Rutgers

96. Utah State

97. Hawaii

98. MTSU

99. FIU

100. South Alabama

101. Illinois

102. Akron

103. Oregon State

104. Miami, Ohio

105. Buffalo

106. UConn

107. Tulsa

108. Cincinnati

109. East Carolina

110. Kansas

111. Louisiana

112. Georgia State

113. ULM

114. Temple

115. Nevada

116. UNLV

117. Old Dominion

118. BYU

119. Idaho

120. Bowling Green

121. Coastal Carolina

122. UMass

123. Kent State

124. Ball State

125. San Jose State

126. Texas State

127. Rice

128. Charlotte

129. Georgia Southern

130. UTEP

Ranking All 130 CFB Teams for 2017 After Week 7

With seven weeks of action from the 2017 season in the books, it's time to revamp the full top 130 team projections and predictions and rank every FBS team in college football. With seven weeks completed, the 2017 college football season has officially hit the halfway point. As expected, there are significant changes to the projected rankings from the preseason and plenty more to come over the next seven weekends of action. Additionally, Week 7 provided its share of upsets to alter this week's top 25. Clemson, Auburn, Washington State and Washington each lost on the road last weekend, prompting Syracuse, California and Arizona State to make a significant jump after pulling out upset victories in this week's 130 rankings. Alabama, Georgia, Penn State, TCU and Clemson rank in the top five, with Ohio State, Oklahoma, Miami, Wisconsin and Oklahoma State rounding out the top 10. Check out Athlon's full 130 team rankings following the games after Week 7:

1. Alabama (7-0)

Week 7 Result: Defeated Arkansas

Another week, another blowout win for the Crimson Tide in SEC play.

2. Georgia (7-0)

Week 7 Result: Defeated Missouri

Freshman quarterback Jake Fromm threw for a season high 326 yards in Saturday night’s win over Missouri.

3. Penn State (6-0)

Week 7 Result: Bye Week

The Nittany Lions were off in Week 7 and return to action in Week 8 against Michigan.

4. TCU (6-0)

Week 7 Result: Defeated Kansas State

Quarterback Kenny Hill and Horned Frogs’ defense lead the way in Saturday’s 26-6 win over Kansas State.

5. Clemson (6-1)

Week 7 Result: Lost to Syracuse

Friday night’s loss against Syracuse won’t end Clemson’s CFB Playoff hopes. However, coach Dabo Swinney’s team has to do a better job against the pass and needs quarterback Kelly Bryant to return to full strength.

6. Oklahoma (5-1)

Week 7 Result: Defeated Texas

Sooners rebound from disappointing loss against Iowa State to beat Texas 29-24 in Red River Rivalry.

7. Ohio State (6-1)

Week 7 Result: Defeated Nebraska

Buckeyes rout Cornhuskers in Lincoln thanks to big performance from quarterback J.T. Barrett. Up next for Ohio State? A matchup against Penn State in Columbus.

8. Wisconsin (6-0)

Week 7 Result: Defeated Purdue

Defense and running back Jonathan Taylor lead the way for coach Paul Chryst’s Badgers in win over Purdue.

9. Miami (5-0)

Week 7 Result: Defeated Georgia Tech

For the second week in a row, last-second heroics give the Hurricanes a key win in ACC play.

10. Oklahoma State (5-1)

Week 7 Result: Defeated Baylor

Cowboys pile up 747 yards (a school record) and average a whopping 10.5 yards per play in Saturday’s win over Baylor.

11. Notre Dame (5-1)

Week 7 Result: Bye Week

The Fighting Irish were off in Week 7 and return to action on Saturday night against USC.

12. Washington (6-1)

Week 7 Result: Lost to Arizona State

The troubles in Tempe continue, dealing a blow to Washington’s hopes of a repeat bid to the CFB Playoff. The offensive line struggled to protect quarterback Jake Browning on Saturday night and now has an injury concern with standout left tackle Trey Adams.

13. Washington State (6-1)

Week 7 Result: Lost to California

Cougars’ high-powered offense sputters on the road against California’s aggressive defense.

14. USC (6-1)

Week 7 Result: Defeated Utah

Second-half comeback against Utah keeps USC’s playoff hopes intact.

15. NC State (6-1)

Week 7 Result: Defeated Pitt

The Nov. 4 showdown against Clemson looms large in the ACC title picture. But the Wolfpack have a tough matchup ahead against Notre Dame on Oct. 28 before the contest against the Tigers.

16. Virginia Tech (5-1)

Week 7 Result: Bye Week

Coach Justin Fuente’s team will return to action on Saturday to take on North Carolina.

17. Michigan State (5-1)

Week 7 Result: Defeated Minnesota

After giving up 5.5 yards per play in 2016, the Spartans are allowing just 4.3 through six games in 2017.

18. Michigan (5-1)

Week 7 Result: Defeated Indiana

Karan Higdon’s big day (200 yards and three scores) and an overtime goal-line stand on defense prevents Michigan from back-to-back losses.

19. USF (6-0)

Week 7 Result: Defeated Cincinnati

Bulls now own the nation’s longest winning streak (11 games).

20. UCF (5-0)

Week 7 Result: Defeated East Carolina

Knights have scored 50 or more points three times this season, including 63 in Saturday’s win over East Carolina.

21. Stanford (5-2)

Week 7 Result: Defeated Oregon

Running back Bryce Love has recorded a rush of 60 or more yards six times this season.

22. LSU (5-2)

Week 7 Result: Beat Auburn

What a difference a couple of weeks can make in the world of college football. After losing to Troy, LSU has defeated Florida and Auburn in back-to-back weeks.

23. Auburn (5-2)

Week 7 Result: Lost to LSU

Saturday’s loss at LSU was a bad one for coach Gus Malzahn. After leading 20-0 in the first half, the production on offense over the final two quarters was simply inexcusable.

24. West Virginia (4-2)

Week 7 Result: Defeated Texas Tech

Receiver David Sills leads all receivers in college football this year with 12 touchdown catches (including three in Saturday’s win over Texas Tech).

25. Texas A&M (5-2)

Week 7 Result: Defeated Florida

A couple of clutch plays from receiver Christian Kirk and four field goals from kicker Daniel LaCamera gave the Aggies a win in the Swamp – and a place in the top 25 this week.

26. Georgia Tech

27. Memphis

28. San Diego State

29. Utah

30. Texas

31. Mississippi State

32. Iowa

33. Navy

34. Virginia

35. Boise State

36. California

37. Florida State

38. Toledo

39. Texas Tech

40. Wake Forest

41. Kentucky

42. South Carolina

43. Arizona State

44. Oregon

45. Louisville

46. Purdue

47. Arizona

48. Iowa State

49. Syracuse

50. UCLA

51. Florida

52. Houston

53. Colorado State

54. Duke

55. Northwestern

56. Indiana

57. Maryland

58. SMU

59. Troy

60. Northern Illinois

61. Appalachian State

62. Ole Miss

63. Vanderbilt

64. Kansas State

65. Colorado

66. Tennessee

67. Marshall

68. Southern Miss

69. North Texas

70. Minnesota

71. Nebraska

72. Arkansas State

73. Western Michigan

74. Boston College

75. Army

76. UTSA

77. Arkansas

78. Wyoming

79. Ohio

80. Pitt

81. Tulane

82. North Carolina

83. Fresno State

84. New Mexico State

85. New Mexico

86. Air Force

87. Missouri

88. Baylor

89. UAB

90. Louisiana Tech

91. WKU

92. Eastern Michigan

93. Buffalo

94. FAU

95. MTSU

96. Central Michigan

97. Hawaii

98. FIU

99. Utah State

100. Rutgers

101. Illinois

102. Akron

103. Tulsa

104. Oregon State

105. BYU

106. Miami, Ohio

107. Cincinnati

108. Louisiana

109. South Alabama

110. Kansas

111. Georgia State

112. ULM

113. UConn

114. Temple

115. Nevada

116. UNLV

117. East Carolina

118. Old Dominion

119. Idaho

120. Bowling Green

121. Kent State

122. Ball State

123. Coastal Carolina

124. UMass

125. San Jose State

126. Texas State

127. Rice

128. Georgia Southern

129. UTEP

130. Charlotte

Ranking All 130 CFB Teams for 2017 After Week 6

With six weeks of action from the 2017 season in the books, it's time to revamp the full top 130 team projections and predictions and rank every FBS team in college football. While two full months of action remain this college football season, there are already plenty of significant changes to the projected rankings from the preseason. Florida State (a preseason favorite to win it all) has fallen out of consideration for the national title due to two losses in September, with Alabama and Clemson emerging as the clear favorites to win it all in January. In this week’s rankings, Georgia joins the top five to replace Oklahoma after the Sooners lost to Iowa State in Week 6. Penn State, Washington, TCU, Oklahoma, Ohio State, Wisconsin and Auburn round out the top 10. Arizona, UAB and Tulane are a few big movers outside of the top 25 in this week’s rankings.

1. Alabama (6-0)

Week 6 Result: Defeated Texas A&M

Even though Alabama won at Texas A&M, it’s probably safe to say the sluggish second-half performance will make for a tough week of practice in Tuscaloosa.

2. Clemson (6-0)

Week 6 Result: Defeated Wake Forest

The Tigers had no letdown from last week’s victory at Virginia Tech, as coach Dabo Swinney’s team defeated Wake Forest 28-14 on Saturday. Quarterback Kelly Bryant’s ankle injury isn’t serious, and the junior could play in Friday night’s matchup against Syracuse.

3. Georgia (6-0)

Week 6 Result: Defeated Vanderbilt

Georgia’s ground attack recorded 423 yards in Saturday’s 45-14 blowout victory against Vanderbilt. The Bulldogs have allowed just 17 points through three SEC games this year.

4. Penn State (6-0)

Week 6 Result: Defeated Northwestern

The Nittany Lions have yet to allow an opponent to score more than 19 points this year.

5. Washington (6-0)

Week 6 Result: Defeated California

Freshman tight end Hunter Bryant is an emerging weapon in the passing game for the Huskies.

6. TCU (5-0)

Week 6 Result: Defeated West Virginia

Kenny Hill’s all-around performance and 14 points off two West Virginia turnovers keep TCU in the ranks of the unbeaten.

7. Oklahoma (4-1)

Week 6 Result: Lost to Iowa State

Defensive issues – especially in the secondary – are back for the Sooners after the loss to Iowa State.

8. Ohio State (5-1)

Week 6 Result: Defeated Maryland

The Buckeyes turned in one of the year’s top defensive performances so far in 2017, limiting Maryland to just 66 total yards in a 62-14 victory.

9. Wisconsin (5-0)

Week 6 Result: Defeated Nebraska

Badgers’ rushing attack gashed Nebraska for 353 yards in Saturday night’s win in Lincoln.

10. Auburn (5-1)

Week 6 Result: Defeated Ole Miss

Despite missing two games due to injury, running back Kerryon Johnson ranks fourth among SEC rushers in total yardage (504) this season.

11. Washington State (6-0)

Week 6 Result: Defeated Oregon

A short-handed Oregon offense provided little trouble for the Cougars in their first road game of the season.

12. Miami (4-0)

Week 6 Result: Defeated Florida State

Hurricanes snap seven-game losing streak to Florida State, but the win was costly for coach Mark Richt’s team. Standout running back Mark Walton is out for the rest of the year due to an ankle injury.

13. USC (5-1)

Week 6 Result: Defeated Oregon State

The Trojans were far from flawless in the victory over Oregon State, but the performance allowed coach Clay Helton’s team to move on from last week’s loss to Washington State.

14. Oklahoma State (4-1)

Week 6 Result: Bye Week

The Cowboys were on bye this Saturday and return to action in Week 7 against Baylor.

15. Notre Dame (5-1)

Week 6 Result: Defeated North Carolina

With quarterback Brandon Wimbush sidelined due to a foot injury, Notre Dame’s defense and ground attack led the way in Saturday’s 33-10 victory over North Carolina.

16. NC State (5-1)

Week 6 Result: Defeated Louisville

The Nov. 4 showdown against Clemson in Raleigh looms large for the ACC Atlantic Division title.

17. San Diego State (6-0)

Week 6 Result: Defeated UNLV

After he was limited to just 107 yards against Northern Illinois, San Diego State running back Rashaad Penny rebounded with 170 yards and two touchdowns in Saturday night’s win at UNLV.

18. Virginia Tech (5-1)

Week 6 Result: Defeated Boston College

Bye week comes at a good time for coach Justin Fuente’s team. Top receiver Cam Phillips suffered a foot sprain against Boston College and needs to be at full strength for the stretch run to win the Coastal Division.

19. Michigan State (4-1)

Week 6 Result: Defeated Michigan

Spartans have won eight out of the last 10 games against Michigan.

20. Michigan (4-1)

Week 6 Result: Lost to Michigan State

Five turnovers simply too much for Jim Harbaugh’s team to overcome against Michigan State.

21. USF (5-0)

Week 6 Result: Bye Week

The Bulls had a bye on Saturday and return to action in Week 7 against Cincinnati.

22. UCF (4-0)

Week 6 Result: Defeated Cincinnati

Knights averaged 12.9 yards per play in Saturday’s rain-shortened victory over Cincinnati.

23. Georgia Tech (3-1)

Week 6 Result: Bye Week

Yellow Jackets had a timely bye on Saturday. Coach Paul Johnson’s team has a huge showdown against Miami in Week 7.

24. Stanford (4-2)

Week 6 Result: Defeated Utah

Bryce Love’s 68-yard touchdown run sealed the victory for the Cardinal in Salt Lake City.

25. Louisville (4-2)

Week 6 Result: Lost to NC State

Lamar Jackson continues to play at a high level, but the Louisville defense has been a mess in conference play, allowing 40.3 points a game through ACC contests.

26. West Virginia

27. Navy

28. Utah

29. Texas

30. Oregon

31. Mississippi State

32. Texas A&M

33. Iowa

34. Memphis

35. UCLA

36. Texas Tech

37. Purdue

38. Houston

39. Florida State

40. Wake Forest

41. Toledo

42. Virginia

43. Boise State

44. Troy

45. LSU

46. Florida

47. Kentucky

48. Vanderbilt

49. Kansas State

50. Indiana

51. Maryland

52. South Carolina

53. Duke

54. Iowa State

55. Colorado State

56. SMU

57. Tennessee

58. Appalachian State

59. Western Michigan

60. Northern Illinois

61. Arizona

62. Colorado

63. Minnesota

64. Syracuse

65. Northwestern

66. Nebraska

67. California

68. Marshall

69. Arizona State

70. Tulane

71. North Texas

72. Southern Miss

73. UTSA

74. Army

75. Arkansas

76. Ole Miss

77. Arkansas State

78. Pitt

79. New Mexico

80. Wyoming

81. Louisiana Tech

82. Ohio

83. MTSU

84. Boston College

85. North Carolina

86. Air Force

87. Utah State

88. Baylor

89. WKU

90. Cincinnati

91. Missouri

92. Miami, Ohio

93. Central Michigan

94. Eastern Michigan

95. Illinois

96. BYU

97. Hawaii

98. New Mexico State

99. Buffalo

100. FAU

101. UAB

102. Rutgers

103. ULM

104. Fresno State

105. Temple

106. Tulsa

107. Oregon State

108. FIU

109. Kansas

110. Akron

111. Louisiana

112. Nevada

113. East Carolina

114. Connecticut

115. Old Dominion

116.UNLV

117. Idaho

118. South Alabama

119. Bowling Green

120. Georgia State

121. Ball State

122. Coastal Carolina

123. UMass

124. San Jose State

125. Rice

126. Texas State

127. Georgia Southern

128. Kent State

129. UTEP

130. Charlotte

Ranking All 130 CFB Teams for 2017 (After Week 5)

With five weeks of action from the 2017 season in the books, it's time to revamp the full top 130 team projections and predictions and rank every FBS team in college football. While two full months of action remain this college football season, there are already plenty of significant changes to the projected rankings from the preseason. Florida State has fallen out of consideration for the national title due to two losses in September, with Alabama and Clemson emerging as the clear favorites to win it all in January. Oklahoma knocked off Ohio State to jump into the top five, and USC lost at Washington State to damage the Trojans' hopes of making a CFB Playoff appearance this year. UCF, NC State, Utah, Georgia Tech, TCU, Washington State and San Diego State have used strong performances in September to jump into the top 25, while Virginia, Wake Forest, Texas Tech and Maryland are a few of the big movers from outside of the top 25.

1. Alabama (5-0)

Week 5 Result: Defeated Ole Miss

Alabama has rolled its last two opponents by a combined score of 125-3.

2. Clemson (5-0)

Week 5 Result: Defeated Virginia Tech

Timely plays by quarterback Kelly Bryant and another standout effort on defense guide the Tigers to win in Blacksburg.

3. Oklahoma (4-0)

Week 5 Result: Bye Week

The Sooners had a bye in Week 5 and return to action on Saturday against Iowa State.

4. Penn State (5-0)

Week 5 Result: Defeated Indiana

The offensive line has allowed 11 sacks through five games and is a concern for coach James Franklin as the heart of Big Ten play arrives.

5. Washington (5-0)

Week 5 Result: Defeated Oregon State

Huge performance from quarterback Jake Browning and receiver Dante Pettis help Huskies pull away from Oregon State in the second half on Saturday night.

6. Ohio State (4-1)

Week 5 Result: Defeated Rutgers

Quarterback J.T. Barrett has passed for 484 yards and eight touchdowns over the last two games.

7. Georgia (5-0)

Week 5 Result: Defeated Tennessee

Kirby Smart’s defense has allowed only four touchdowns through five games in 2017.

8. Michigan (4-0)

Week 5 Result: Bye Week

The Wolverines had a bye week on Saturday and return to action this week against rival Michigan State.

9. TCU (4-0)

Week 5 Result: Bye Week

The Horned Frogs were off in Week 5 and return to action this Saturday for a huge Big 12 showdown against West Virginia.

10. Wisconsin (4-0)

Week 5 Result: Defeated Northwestern

Badgers come up big on defense with 11 tackles for a loss and eight sacks in Saturday’s win against Northwestern.

11. Auburn (4-1)

Week 5 Result: Defeated Mississippi State

Tigers getting better with each snap, with the offense starting to generate more big plays to team with a powerful rushing attack.

12. Washington State (5-0)

Week 5 Result: Defeated USC

Defense delivers for Washington State and coach Mike Leach in upset win over USC.

13. USC (4-1)

Week 5 Result: Lost to Washington State

Offensive line concerns (and lack of big plays) finally catch up to USC in Friday night’s loss to Washington State.

14. Oklahoma State (4-1)

Week 5 Result: Defeated Texas Tech

Mason Rudolph’s five touchdowns just enough for Oklahoma State to avoid Texas Tech’s upset bid.

15. Louisville (4-1)

Week 5 Result: Defeated Murray State

Cardinals crush Murray State in easy tune up before Thursday night’s game against NC State.

16. Notre Dame (4-1)

Week 5 Result: Defeated Miami (Ohio)

Defense and a powerful ground game lead the way for Notre Dame in blowout victory over Miami, Ohio.

17. Miami (3-0)

Week 5 Result: Defeated Duke

Will the Hurricanes end a seven-game losing streak to Florida State this Saturday?

18. San Diego State (5-0)

Week 5 Result: Defeated Northern Illinois

Aztecs struggled on offense against Northern Illinois, but a touchdowns on special teams and defense help Rocky Long’s team hold on for a 34-28 victory.

19. Virginia Tech (4-1)

Week 5 Result: Lost to Clemson

Hokies have two of next three games at home, with November tests against Miami and Georgia Tech likely to decide their position in the Coastal Division.

20. Utah (4-0)

Week 5 Result: Bye Week

Utes had a bye in Week 5 and return to action this Saturday against Stanford.

21. NC State (4-1)

Week 5 Result: Defeated Syracuse

Defensive end Bradley Chubb has accumulated four sacks over the last two games.

22. USF (5-0)

Week 5 Result: Defeated East Carolina

Bulls have scored at least 42 points in every game against FBS opponents in 2017.

23. Florida (3-1)

Week 5 Result: Defeated Vanderbilt

Gators posted 467 total yards (a season high) in Saturday’s win against Vanderbilt.

24. UCF (3-0)

Week 5 Result: Defeated Memphis

UCF’s offense averaging a healthy 7.1 yards per play through three games.

25. Georgia Tech (3-1)

Week 5 Result: Defeated North Carolina

Yellow Jackets join the top 25 after 33-7 victory against North Carolina. Up next? A huge showdown against Miami on Oct. 14.

26. West Virginia

27. Oregon

28. Stanford

29. Florida State

30. Texas A&M

31. Mississippi State

32. Michigan State

33. Texas

34. Kansas State

35. Iowa

36. Navy

37. Wake Forest

38. Maryland

39. Memphis

40. UCLA

41. Texas Tech

42. Purdue

43. Houston

44. Duke

45. Toledo

46. SMU

47. Kentucky

48. Vanderbilt

49. Indiana

50. Virginia

51. Boise State

52. Troy

53. Arkansas

54. Colorado

55. LSU

56. Tennessee

57. South Carolina

58. Colorado State

59. Minnesota

60. Northwestern

61. Northern Illinois

62. Nebraska

63. UTSA

64. California

65. Appalachian State

66. Western Michigan

67. Iowa State

68. Louisiana Tech

69. Ohio

70. Arizona State

71. Marshall

72. Ole Miss

73. Arizona

74. Syracuse

75. Pittsburgh

76. New Mexico

77. Wyoming

78. Arkansas State

79. North Texas

80. Boston College

81. North Carolina

82. WKU

83. Tulane

84. Southern Miss

85. Army

86. MTSU

87. Utah State

88. Baylor

89. Air Force

90. Cincinnati

91. Miami, Ohio

92. Missouri

93. Eastern Michigan

94. Illinois

95. BYU

96, Hawaii

97. New Mexico State

98. Buffalo

99. FAU

100. Old Dominion

101. Tulsa

102. Rutgers

103. Temple

104. Oregon State

105. FIU

106. Idaho

107. Central Michigan

108. ULM

109. Kansas

110. Fresno State

111. South Alabama

112. Ball State

113. East Carolina

114. Connecticut

115. Akron

116. UNLV

117. Louisiana

118. UAB

119. Coastal Carolina

120. UMass

121. San Jose State

122. Nevada

123. Rice

124. Georgia State

125. Texas State

126. Georgia Southern

127. Kent State

128. Bowling Green

129. UTEP

130. Charlotte

Update: See the latest AP Poll Top 25 Rankings.

Preseason CFB Projected 130 Team Rankings for 2017

Ranking all 130 college football teams is no easy task, but with the first Saturday of action on Aug. 26 days away, it is time to see how every FBS program stacks up for 2017. At the top, Alabama leads the way as Athlon’s projected national champion. The Crimson Tide lost to Clemson on the final play of last year’s title game, and even though both sides of the ball have a few holes to fill, coach Nick Saban’s program is still the team to beat. Ohio State is a close No. 2, while Florida State and Washington round out the projected playoff teams for 2017.

Outside of the top four, a host of teams should make for an interesting season, Michigan, Auburn, LSU, and Oklahoma State are just a few programs projected outside of the top eight that could be in the playoff mix. Defending champ Clemson is projected to finish No. 7, as coach Dabo Swinney's team still returns enough talent to remain a factor in the national title mix. Oklahoma is still Athlon’s pick to win the Big 12 after coach Bob Stoops retired. However, the gap between the Sooners and Oklahoma State or Texas closed just a bit in June.

USF is the projected top team from the Group of 5 conferences, with Boise State, San Diego State, Memphis, Navy and Colorado State rounding out the next tier of contenders. Appalachian State, Troy and Arkansas State headline a top-heavy trio in the Sun Belt, while Toledo and Miami are the favorites in the MAC. WKU and Louisiana Tech appear to be on a collision course for a rematch in the C-USA title game.

Where do all 130 teams stack up for 2017? Athlon Sports projects where every team will finish in the final rankings at the conclusion of the upcoming season:

2017 Conference Predictions

Power 5: ACC | Big 12 | Big Ten | Pac-12 | SEC

Ranking All 130 College Football Teams for 2017

130. UAB

After a two-year hiatus, the Blazers make their return to the gridiron on Sept. 2 against Alabama A&M. Considering all of the new faces on the depth chart, it is hard to know what to expect out of this team in 2017. However, one thing is for certain: UAB is in good hands with Bill Clark leading the program. Clark guided the Blazers to a 6-6 mark back in 2014 and has recruited well during the hiatus to ensure this team can be competitive right away. A couple of transfers are likely to lead the way on offense. Former Middle Tennessee quarterback A.J. Erdely is the favorite to start under center, while Collin Lisa returned to Birmingham after a stint at Buffalo to work as the team’s go-to target. There’s also a cast of talented options at running back, including Kalin Heath, Donnie Lee, James Noble and Jonathan Haden. Senior Shaq Jones is the lone returning starter from the 2014 team and should be one of the leaders for Clark this fall. True freshman Thomas Johnston was the top recruit in UAB’s 2017 signing class and could push for snaps right away at linebacker. Considering all that has transpired with this program over the last couple of years, just returning to the gridiron and being competitive in conference play would be an accomplishment.

129. Texas State

The Bobcats are hoping for better results in their second season under coach Everett Withers. Texas State finished 2-10 last fall and nine of those defeats came by double digits. Withers is going with a youth movement on both sides of the ball, so instant improvement could be tough to find this fall. Mississippi State graduate transfer quarterback Damian Williams was expected to start at quarterback, but his status with the team is uncertain. If Williams does not return to the team, the Bobcats will have to turn to a true freshman at quarterback. Regardless of which quarterback starts, the offense has to get better play from a line that surrendered 44 sacks last year, along with a ground game that averaged 2.3 yards per rush in 2016. A linebacker unit that features tackling machine Bryan London (141 stops in 2016) figures to be the strength of the defense. However, Texas State surrendered 41.1 points per game last season, and even with London returning, the defense is expected to be in rebuild mode once again in 2017.

128. UMass

The Minutemen found out just how difficult life as a FBS Independent can be last season. Coach Mark Whipple’s team finished 2-10, went 0-4 against Power 5 opponents and lost 51-9 at BYU in late November. The going will get a little easier for this program in 2017. UMass plays just two Power 5 teams this fall but adds one of the Sun Belt’s top teams in Appalachian State, along with American Athletic champion Temple, and another matchup at BYU. While the schedule isn’t much easier, it should provide some relief for a team that quietly features one of the nation’s top tight ends. Senior Adam Breneman caught 70 passes for 808 yards and eight scores last season and is expected to push for All-America honors. Quarterback Andrew Ford was solid (26 TDs, 14 INTs) after taking over the starting job last fall, and running back Marquis Young (898 yards) is a potential 1,000-yard rusher. With Ford, Young and Breneman in place, the Minutemen should easily improve last year’s scoring average, which was just 23.3 points per game. While the offense is in good shape, new coordinator Ed Pinkham has a lot of work to do on defense. UMass gave up 35.5 points per game in 2016 (partially a product of the schedule) and allowed 6.1 yards per play. Reversing those numbers starts with better play up front against the run and getting after the quarterback more after generating 25 sacks in 2016. Safety Khary Bailey-Smith leaves big shoes to fill on the back end. Doubling last year’s win total would be a step in the right direction for the Minutemen.

127. Kent State

The Golden Flashes have just eight wins over the last three years, making 2017 a critical year for coach Paul Haynes and his future at his alma mater. Any hope for a bowl push starts with senior quarterback/all-purpose threat Nick Holley. After injuries hit the quarterback position hard last season, Holley shifted from receiver to under center and ended 2016 with 1,923 total yards. With a full offseason to shape the offense to his strengths, can coordinator Don Treadwell help this unit average more than 20.6 points a game? Holley has a lot on his shoulders, and his 5-foot-10 frame could wear down over the course of the season. Can Holley get more help from his supporting cast? Defense has been a strength under Haynes, and this unit limited opponents to 28.7 points per game last fall. Senior tackle Jon Cunningham is a first-team All-MAC selection by Athlon Sports, but the strength of this unit is the secondary. The Golden Flashes allowed just one pass play of 50 or more yards in 2016. The schedule features crossover games against Western Michigan, Central Michigan and Northern Illinois and swing games versus Buffalo and Akron take place on the road. That’s a tough path for improvement.

126. Charlotte

The 49ers made progress in their second season at the FBS level in 2016. Coach Brad Lambert’s team won four games, with three of those coming in Conference USA play. The next step for Charlotte is to contend for a winning record and a bowl, but those two goals may have to wait another year. Lambert’s team returns 12 starters and has better depth thanks to its recent recruiting classes at the FBS level. But the program lost standout defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi and running back Kalif Phillips, leaving big shoes to fill on both sides of the ball for 2017. Quarterback Hasaan Klugh showed promise last fall and returns for his first full year as the team’s starter. He’s joined by capable targets at receiver in senior T.L. Ford II and junior Workpeh Kofa, while guard Nate Davis should push for all-conference honors. Benny LeMay and Robert Washington are tasked with picking up the slack on the ground. The defense has significant voids to fill in the front seven and gave up nearly 35 points (34.6) a game in 2016. Safety Ben DeLuca could emerge as one of Conference USA’s top defensive backs this fall.

125. New Mexico State

This will be New Mexico State’s final year as a Sun Belt member, as the program is set to become a FBS Independent next fall. The Aggies will be looking to push for a bowl in their final year in the conference and snap a streak of 14 consecutive losing seasons. The good news for coach Doug Martin? Running back Larry Rose is back to full strength after an injury-plagued 2016 campaign, and quarterback Tyler Rogers returns after throwing for 2,603 yards. Rogers needs to cut down on the turnovers (12 picks) but is surrounded by one of the Sun Belt’s top receiving corps. Defensive coordinator Frank Spaziani returns eight starters from a unit that allowed 38.8 points per game last season. Scoring points shouldn’t be a problem, but New Mexico State’s hopes of a winning season rest with a struggling defense against a tough schedule.

124. Coastal Carolina

Led by former TD Ameritrade CEO Joe Moglia, Coastal Carolina is the newest member of the FBS level. Moglia is dealing with a medical issue and will be sidelined for the 2017 campaign. Offensive coordinator (and former Charleston Southern head coach) Jamey Chadwell will serve as the team's head coach this fall. The Chanticleers are in the second year of a two-year transition period and are ineligible to play in a bowl game. But this team will be a factor in Sun Belt competition, as Coastal Carolina won 10 games at the FCS level last season. After injuries hit the quarterback position hard in 2016, Chadwell is hoping for stability behind Syracuse transfer Austin Wilson. If Wilson isn’t the answer, junior Josh Stilley is likely to get the call as the team’s No. 1 quarterback. The one-two punch of Marcus Outlow and Osharmar Abercrombie should be an effective one on the ground, but the Chanticleers will be replacing three starters on the line. An athletic and speedy defense returns only five starters from a unit that limited opponents to 19.3 points per game in 2016. Linebacker Shane Johnson and senior end Marcus Williamson are two of the leaders for defensive coordinator Mickey Matthews, while the secondary is looking for new starters to emerge.

123. Buffalo

Lance Leipold came to Buffalo after a successful run at Wisconsin-Whitewater, but this program has just seven wins over the last two years. In order for the Bulls to challenge for a bowl in 2017, Leipold needs marked improvement from both sides of the ball. The offense managed only 16.5 points a game last season, while the defense gave up 32.3 per contest. Sophomore quarterback Tyree Jackson is promising but has to improve as a passer after completing only 53.1 percent of his throws in 2016. Improving the passing game doesn’t just fall on Jackson’s shoulders. The sophomore needs targets to emerge on the outside after the departure of the team’s top three receivers from last year. Additionally, running back Jordan Johnson expired his eligibility after rushing for 1,040 yards in 2016, leaving junior Johnathan Hawkins and freshman Theo Anderson as the favorites for carries. The strength of the offense should be up front. Four starters are back, and Rutgers transfer Jacquis Webb is competing for the starting job at left tackle. While last year’s defensive numbers weren’t pretty, don’t be surprised if Buffalo takes a significant step forward on this side of the ball. The Bulls return eight starters – including one of the MAC’s top linebacker units – and safety Ryan Williamson anchors a secondary that is expected to improve with three returning starters. A bowl trip is unlikely, but Buffalo could double its win total from 2016.

122. San Jose State

New coach Brent Brennan has extensive ties to the state of California and San Jose State, but the first-year coach has a lot of work do in 2017. The Spartans went 4-8 last fall and have not posted a winning record since 2012. Reversing that trend is going to take some time. Brennan is regarded as a good recruiter, and his ties to the state will help San Jose State attract talent in the next couple of years. But in 2017, Brennan inherits a team filled with question marks on both sides of the ball. The offense averaged only 24.4 points per game in 2016 and must replace quarterback Kenny Potter. Sophomore Josh Love is the favorite to take the first snap, with freshman Montel Aaron and junior college recruit Sam Allen also in the mix. The Spartans are in good shape at the skill positions with the return of running back Malik Roberson (508 yards) and receivers Justin Holmes and Tre Hartley. However, none of this will matter unless San Jose State’s offensive line is better. This unit allowed a hefty 50 sacks last fall but returns all five starters. The concerns in the trenches spread to the defense, where this unit is transitioning to a new 3-4 scheme. Depth is a concern up front, but two of the starters – juniors Bryson Bridges and Owen Roberts – could be in the mix for all-conference honors. Linebacker Frank Ginda made 99 stops last season and is a first-team All-Mountain West selection for 2017. The secondary is the strength of this defense. Cornerback Andre Chachere and safety Maurice McKnight are both likely to earn all-conference consideration in 2017, with Chachere earning first-team honors last fall. Brennan worked under Mike MacIntyre during his successful tenure at San Jose State, so he knows what it takes to win here. However, it is going to take some time to rebuild this program.

121. Georgia State

Change is the theme surrounding Georgia State this offseason. There’s a new coach (Shawn Elliott), and the Panthers now have their own stadium after taking over (and renovating) Turner Field (now Georgia State Stadium). Elliott comes to Atlanta after working as South Carolina’s offensive line coach since 2010, and he has ties to athletic director Charlie Cobb from a stint at Appalachian State. Georgia State’s offense averaged only 19.9 points per game last year, but there’s too much firepower to expect a repeat of that total. Senior Conner Manning will compete with Aaron Winchester for the starting quarterback job, and the receiving corps regains the services of All-Sun Belt target Penny Hart after missing most of last season due to a foot injury. One priority for the offense: Find more balance. Georgia State averaged just 87.7 rushing yards per game in 2016. The defense returns eight starters and could be among the best in the Sun Belt.

120. UTEP

The Miners have one bowl appearances and winning mark (2014) under coach Sean Kugler, but this program has posted a losing record in three out of the last four seasons. And after a 4-8 mark in 2016, the pressure is building on Kugler to get UTEP back on track. That’s not an easy assignment for the former NFL assistant, as standout running back Aaron Jones left for the pros and the defense is a concern after giving up 34.9 points per game in 2016. Quadraiz Wadley was slated to replace Jones this fall, but he’s out after suffering a shoulder injury in spring practice. With Wadley out, Kevin Dove, sophomore Walter Dawn and true freshman Joshua Fields could handle the majority of the carries. Regardless of which player earns carries, he should find running room behind a standout offensive line. This unit is anchored by All-America candidate Will Hernandez, graduate transfer Logan Tuley-Tillman, and center Derron Gatewood. Quarterback Ryan Metz (1,375 yards, 10 TDs) was steady last fall, but the Miners connected on just 12 passes of 30 or more yards. More is needed out of Metz and the receiving corps without Jones to lean on in 2017. The defense has major concerns up front, but the back seven should be a strength. Linebacker Alvin Jones is one of Conference USA’s top defenders, and safety Devin Cockrell is another all-conference candidate. A tough schedule awaits UTEP in 2017. In addition to non-conference games against Army, Oklahoma and Arizona, the Miners catch WKU and Middle Tennessee in crossover play.

Related: Conference USA 2017 All-Conference Team

119. ULM

Second-year coach Matt Viator has ULM on the right track, but this program might be a year away from making a push for a bowl game. The Warhawks won two conference games in November, ending the season with some momentum after losing starting quarterback Garrett Smith due to injury midway through 2016. Smith is back under center and the supporting cast should be set with the return of the top three receivers and the team’s top four running backs. The supporting cast will also receive a boost from the addition of Alabama transfer Derrick Gore at running back. Viator’s offense should take a step forward after averaging 23.3 points per game last season, but the defense is a bigger concern. While eight starters return, this unit ranked near the bottom of the league against the run, pass efficiency defense and allowed 39.1 points per game. A tough schedule limits the upside for ULM. However, this team should be more competitive in Viator's second year at the helm.

118. Rice

Rice is one of Conference USA’s toughest jobs, but it’s notable that the Owls have watched their win total decrease in three consecutive years after a 10-4 finish in 2013. Coach David Bailiff has won 56 games since taking over in 2007 and could be facing a make-or-break campaign. In order for Rice to snap a string of two losing seasons in a row, finding a quarterback is Bailiff’s top priority. Sophomores Jackson Tyner and J.T. Granato and freshmen Sam Glaesmann and Miklo Smalls battled for the job in fall practice. Glaesmann was named the starter in mid-August, with Granato deciding to transfer to the FCS level. Until Glaesmann settles in, expect the offense to lean heavily on a solid line that returns all five starters and running back Samuel Stewart. Sophomore Kylen Granson could be in for a breakout year at receiver. Rice was porous on defense last season, giving up 37.3 points a game, meore than 200 yards a contest on the ground and 32 plays of 40 yards or more. New coordinator Brian Stewart should build his 2017 group around linebacker Emmanuel Ellerbee and a solid defensive line. The pass defense has to improve for the Owls to cut down on last year’s 37.3 points per game total allowed.

117. Fresno State

Fresno State was one of the Mountain West’s top programs but slipped considerably during the final three years under coach Tim DeRuyter. After an 11-2 campaign in 2013, the Bulldogs won just 10 games over the next three seasons, capped by a 1-11 record in '16. The long climb back to respectability begins with new coach Jeff Tedford, who returns to the collegiate sidelines for the first time since 2012. Tedford’s background is on offense, which is a good thing considering Fresno State averaged just 17.7 points a game in 2016. Sophomore Chason Virgil is team’s most-experienced option at quarterback, but he will be pushed by junior college recruit Jorge Reyna and Oregon State graduate transfer Marcus McMaryion. The Bulldogs need more consistency out of his position, especially with a solid group of playmakers waiting to break plays on the outside. Even if the passing game improves, Fresno State still has to find ways to spark a ground attack that averaged only 3.2 yards per rush in 2016. Can Saevion Johnson, Dontel James or a couple of freshmen emerge as the answer at running back? Adding to Tedford’s concerns on offense is a line that surrendered 31 sacks last fall. The defense was slightly better in 2016, giving up 30.9 points per game (seventh in the Mountain West). However, this group was gashed against the run (247.4 ypg allowed) and generated 14 sacks. New coordinator Orlondo Steinauer takes over after a stint in the CFL and will have his hands full.

116. Ball State

Mike Neu went 4-8 in his first season at his alma mater, and year two begins with significant concerns on both sides of the ball. The offense will be led by junior quarterback Riley Neal and Athlon Sports first-team All-MAC running back James Gilbert, who rushed for 1,332 yards and 12 scores last fall. Neal has showed flashes of promise but had an up-and-down 2016 campaign by tossing 12 picks vs. 13 touchdowns. Finding targets for Neal is critical for Neu, especially after top receiver Damon Hazelton decided to transfer to Virginia Tech. Freshmen Khalil Newton and Justin Gibbs could be counted on for major contributions at receiver. The line returns three starters and has a chance to be among the best in the MAC. New coordinator David Elson inherits a defense that ranked seventh in the MAC by allowing 30.1 points per game in 2016. And with only four starters back, Elson will be busy this offseason. End Brandon Winbush (8.5 sacks) is the headliner, while three new starters step into the rotation at linebacker. Ball State won only four games last fall but suffered six of the eight losses by 10 points or fewer. Turning some of the close losses into wins will require improvement from Neal, as well as a reversal of a minus-10 turnover margin.

115. Nevada

Change is the key world to remember around Reno this offseason. The Wolf Pack are under the direction of a new coach (Jay Norvell), with new schemes slated to be implemented behind new coordinators Matt Mumme and Jeff Casteel. Mumme plans on transitioning Nevada from a Pistol offense to more of a pass-first/spread approach, which is likely to take a year or two to implement. Helping Mumme’s implementation is Alabama transfer David Cornwell at quarterback. Cornwell's arrival became even more critical after running back James Butler decided to transfer in early July. The Wolf Pack need more targets to emerge at receiver, and the offensive line is a concern with just two returning starters. The firepower is there for the offense to improve over the course of the year, but Mumme’s group might be a year away. The personnel snapshot isn’t bad on defense. End Malik Reed is a candidate for Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year honors, linebacker Gabriel Sewell is back after a solid freshman campaign, and the secondary has two all-conference safeties in Dameon Baber and Asauni Rufus. With the new schemes on both sides of the ball, just matching last year’s five wins would be a good debut for Norvell.

114. Bowling Green

It’s easy to pin the blame on coach Mike Jinks for Bowling Green’s drop off from MAC champion to four-win team in 2016. However, it’s also important to note the Falcons lost a good chunk of talent from that team, and a first-year coach learning on the job compounded the problem. But there were signs of promise last fall. The Falcons won their last three games and are positioned to exceed last year’s four total victories. Quarterback James Morgan is a rising star under center, and the receiving corps should be a standout group, anchored by Scott Miller, Teo Redding and junior college transfer (and former Oregon State player) Datrin Guyton. Josh Cleveland and Donovan Wilson anchor a solid stable of running backs, which received more of the workload during the team’s three-game winning streak. Jinks’ top priority this offseason is finding the right answers for an offensive line that replaces three starters. The development of this group is critical to the team’s hopes of challenging for a bowl. It’s a good thing Bowling Green has enough offensive firepower to average at least 30 points a game. The defense gave up 38.3 per contest in 2016 and returns only five starters. This unit does feature All-MAC candidates in lineman Gus Schwieterman, linebacker Brandon Harris and safety Jamari Bozeman. However, this defense is filled with question marks and could struggle once again in 2017. Punter Joseph Davidson is one of the best in the nation.

Related: MAC Football 2017 All-Conference Team

113. FIU

Butch Davis returns to the sideline for the first time since his firing at North Carolina prior to the 2011 season. While Davis has been away for six years, he’s stepping back into familiar territory. After spending time as an assistant at Miami (1984-88) and again as the head coach (1995-2000), he’s certainly familiar with FIU and its recruiting territory in Miami-Dade County. The Panthers landed sixth in Athlon Sports’ Conference USA East predictions, but this team has potential to surprise. The senior leadership of quarterback Alex McGough, running back Alex Gardner and receiver Thomas Owens provide a solid foundation on offense. The biggest concern for the offense is in the trenches after giving up 31 sacks in 2016. Progress could be slow for this unit with just two returning starters. The defense gave up 34.8 points per game last season but should show improvement under coordinator Brent Guy. The Panthers return nine starters, including a standout linebacker unit led by seniors Treyvon Williams and Anthony Wint. A push for five wins or a bowl would not be a surprise from Davis in his debut.

112. East Carolina

Scottie Montgomery’s first year in Greenville was a struggle. East Carolina finished 3-9 – with a win over NC State – and claimed only one victory in league play. Another alarming stat: All seven of the losses in AAC action came by at least 11 points. To help this program get back on track, Montgomery dipped into the graduate transfer ranks for immediate help. Quarterback Thomas Sirk (Duke), running back Tyshon Dye and end Gaelin Elmore (Minnesota) are expected to start and provide an instant impact. Sirk is the most important addition, but he’s also coming off a torn Achilles that forced him to miss all of 2016. If Sirk is limited at any point, the Pirates will turn to junior Gardner Minshew under center. Dye adds to a talented backfield of options, but East Carolina needs more production from its rushers after averaging only 132.4 yards per game on the ground and 3.9 yards per carry. Zay Jones leaves big shoes to fill at receiver after catching 158 passes in 2016. But the cupboard isn’t bare for Montgomery. Quay Johnson, Jimmy Williams and Davon Grayson form a talented trio of options and a group capable of ranking as one of the AAC’s top receiving corps. Even if East Carolina’s offense matches last year’s per-game average (27), the defense has to improve for this program to go bowling. The Pirates gave up 36.1 points per game and finished last in the league against the run. Only four starters are back, but the addition of Elmore and Auburn transfer Tim Irvin should provide a boost. East Carolina should improve in Montgomery’s second season. But it’s also a long climb to six wins or to crack the top three of the AAC’s East Division.

111. Georgia Southern

Tyson Summers’ tenure at Georgia Southern got off to a rocky start. Despite returning 12 starters from a team that won 18 games from 2014-15, the Eagles slipped to 5-7 and just 4-4 in league play. A victory over Troy in the regular season finale likely secured Summers of a second year in Statesboro, and there’s already enormous pressure to win in 2017. Georgia Southern still has a good foundation of talent to engineer a turnaround this fall, and the addition of new play-caller Bryan Cook should help the offense get back to its option roots. But Cook must find a quarterback after Seth Shuman left the team to play baseball. Shai Werts ended spring as the No. 2 option and is expected to claim the job this fall. The one-two punch of Wesley Fields and L.A. Ramsby at running back should find plenty of running room behind one of the Sun Belt’s top offensive lines. Summers and defensive coordinator Lorenzo Costantini have a tough assignment ahead this offseason. The Eagles return only four starters and face a significant rebuilding project in the front seven.

110. Louisiana

Mark Hudspeth has guided Louisiana to five bowl trips in six seasons at the helm, and the Ragin’ Cajuns should contend for another postseason appearance in 2017. Of course, Louisiana’s place in the Sun Belt will largely depend on how well the offense can replace standout running back Elijah McGuire. Senior Darius Hoggins (out indefinitely due to a broken jaw), freshmen Elijah Mitchell and Trey Ragas and sophomore Jordan Wright headline a cast of options for new offensive coordinator Will Hall, while promising junior Jordan Davis is set to become the new starting quarterback. Davis has a solid set of receivers on the outside to utilize, including big-play threat Keenan Barnes. The line ranks as one of the best in the Sun Belt with four returning starters. The strength in the trenches continues on defense, as end Joe Dillon (seven sacks in 2016) anchors one of the Sun Belt’s best fronts. With the question marks on offense, Louisiana may have to lean on its defense a little more to win in 2017. And the schedule won’t provide many breaks. The Ragin’ Cajuns play two of the Sun Belt’s top teams – Arkansas State and Appalachian State – while playing road games at South Alabama, Idaho, Tulsa, Texas A&M and Ole Miss.

Related: Sun Belt Football 2017 All-Conference Team

109. Akron

A year after earning the program’s first bowl victory, the Zips slipped to 5-7 after injuries took a toll on the quarterback position and the defense. Returning to the postseason and a winning record likely rests on a return to full strength from quarterback Thomas Woodson. He underwent offseason shoulder surgery but is expected to return to full strength for fall practice. If Woodson is limited or struggles, former Virginia Cavalier and junior college recruit Nick Johns will step under center. The return of running back Warren Ball from a season-ending injury should spark a ground attack that ranked 11th in the MAC last fall. The Zips will miss Jerome Lane’s big-play ability at receiver, but senior Austin Wolf could emerge as an all-conference candidate after catching 36 passes last year. A line that returns four starters could be the strength for the offense. After giving up 33.6 points per game and finishing 11th in the MAC against the run in 2016, it’s clear Akron’s defense can only go one way in 2017. But improvement isn’t guaranteed for coordinator Chuck Amato. The Zips suffered key losses at each level, struggled to generate a pass rush or create turnovers last fall and return only four starters on this side of the ball. Linebacker Ulysees Gilbert is one of the MAC’s top defenders, while transfers Jamal Davis (Pitt), Darian Dailey (Rutgers) and Mark Ellis (West Virginia) and could provide some instant help. A schedule that features non-conference games against Penn State, Troy and Iowa State, along with crossover games against Toledo and Western Michigan won’t provide much relief.

108. North Texas

Seth Littrell was one of the top coaching hires from the 2016 cycle and provided an instant spark for the Mean Green last year. After North Texas won just one game in 2015, this program finished 5-8 last fall and earned a trip to a bowl due to APR scoring. Littrell still has a lot of work to do, but the Mean Green are clearly trending in the right direction. In order for this team to push for a winning record in 2017, more is needed from an offense that averaged only 24.8 points per game last fall. Sophomore quarterback Mason Fine (1,572 yards, six TDs) showed promise and should build off 2016 in his first opportunity as the full-time starter in 2017. Fine’s development will be aided by one of Conference USA’s top running backs in senior Jeffery Wilson, along with junior college recruit Jalen Guyton at receiver. The offensive line returns three starters but must cut down on the sacks after giving up 43 last fall. The defense was a key cog in last year’s improvement. After surrendering 41.3 points per game in 2015, North Texas cut that total to 32.6 last year. There’s a new coordinator (Troy Reffett) and some turnover (just four returning starters), but the Mean Green have the pieces in place to improve on this side of the ball. The secondary is one of the best in Conference USA, and Kansas State transfer Bryce English is a name to remember in the front seven. English is out for the first few weeks of 2017 after an offseason injury but is still expected to make an impact. Another bowl trip is within reach for Littrell’s team.

107. Marshall

Marshall’s collapse from a team that won 33 games from 2013-15 to a 3-9 record in '16 was quite puzzling. What went wrong for this team last year and is it correctable in one offseason? That’s the big question for coach Doc Holliday. For starters, the Thundering Herd struggle to generate any consistency from its ground attack, averaging just 108.2 rushing yards per game. Some of that inconsistency came from the problems in the trenches, but both units have to improve in 2017. Quarterback Chase Litton has the potential to be one of Conference USA’s top signal-callers – if he can get more help from the supporting cast. Miami transfer Tyre Brady is a player to watch at receiver, while tight end Ryan Yurachek is the best in Conference USA. Junior college recruit Trey Rodriguez should provide a spark for the ground game. The problems for Holliday were not limited to the offense last year. Marshall gave up 35.3 points a game on defense and ranked ninth in Conference USA against the run. The secondary was equally problematic, finishing 101st nationally in pass efficiency defense. Junior tackle Ryan Bee and cornerback Rodney Allen are two building blocks for coordinator Chuck Heater, and the addition of Miami transfer Juwon Young (suspended first four games of 2017) should bolster a struggling linebacker unit. Marshall has too much talent on the roster to finish 3-9 again. However, contending for the C-USA East Division seems out of reach.

106. Central Michigan

John Bonamego opens his third season at the helm of his alma mater looking to replace standout quarterback Cooper Rush. Michigan transfer Shane Morris is the favorite, but sophomore Tony Poljan is also in the mix. Replacing Rush won’t be easy. After all, he finished second in MAC history with 12,891 passing yards. If a quarterback emerges, the Chippewas should have no trouble scoring points behind new coordinator Chris Ostrowsky. The running back corps is deep and more help is on the way in the form of Minnesota transfer Berkley Edwards. The receiving corps should be among the best in the MAC, with tight end Tyler Conklin a first-team All-MAC selection by Athlon Sports. The defense returns six starters from a group that surrendered 30.3 points per game last fall – an increase of just over eight per contest from 2015. Linebacker Malik Fountain, end Joe Ostman and defensive backs Amari Coleman and Josh Cox are the top performers and could all push for first-team All-MAC honors. This unit has a few holes to fill, but the defense has a chance to improve its numbers from 2016. If Morris or Poljan emerges under center, the Chippewas should earn their third consecutive bowl trip under Bonamego.

105. UNLV

Third-year coach Tony Sanchez has the Rebels trending up entering 2017. A bowl could be a season away, but UNLV won four games last fall (up from three in 2015) and lost two by no more than six points. Making the jump to six (or more) wins will require better play at quarterback. And the Rebels could have the right answer in the form of redshirt freshman Armani Rogers. He’s projected as the team’s starter over former junior college/Nebraska signal-caller Johnny Stanton, and Rogers is primed for a breakout year. Joining Rogers on offense is a deep stable of backs led by Charles Williams and Lexington Thomas, along with one of the league’s top offensive