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Breakout teams will emerge during the 2016 season, but other college football programs will regress compared to their most recent campaign.

Whether due to coaching changes, departing players or a combination of both, the following teams are most likely to fall short of their 2015 achievements—which is not exclusively limited to the win column—next season.

Another key factor in determining the list was a school's respective schedule. Nonconference foes may be more difficult, and crossover games might not be as favorable.