Ohio State Buckeyes Preseason KF rank: 2For the first time this season, there a pretty clear number one in the country and that Ohio State. Each and every week they continue to exhibit that theyre a tier above everyone else in the Big Ten, highlighted by a Heisman favorite at QB, the country best receiving corps and running back room, and a pretty vicious defense. 2. Georgia Bulldogs Preseason KF rank: 3The defending champions showed some give against Missouri in Week 5, but even the country best teams are bound to have an off-day. This defense is terrific, albeit not as impenetrable as last year, and the offense is improved. Barring a total collapse, Georgia will be in the final four Will Brooks Jersey. 3. Alabama Crimson Tide Preseason KF rank: 1The biggest concern surrounding Alabama is the health of Bryce Young, who sat out Week 6 with a shoulder sprain. The offense sputtered to just 111 yards passing under backup Jalen Milroe. However, as long as Nick Saban is at the helm, Alabama is going to be elite. Tier Two: The Strong Contenders© Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports4. Michigan Wolverines Preseason KF rank: 7Aside from two first-round pass rushers, this Michigan team is the exact same product we saw last season. Theyre tough, nasty, and run downhill behind star RB Blake Corum. The difference this year is QB J. J. McCarthy, who leads a more capable and explosive offense than Cade McNamara. 5. Clemson Tigers Preseason KF rank: 5DJ Uiagalelei still holds this team as a whole back, but he controls the confidence of Dabo Swinney. The Tigers defense is led by a terrific front seven, although there been questions about their defensive secondary. Clemson is still one of the best teams in the nation, but again they fall short of the top tier. 6. Tennessee Volunteers Preseason KF rank: 8This is the best Tennessee been since the Peyton Manning days Jabari Small Jersey. The Vols are rolling through SEC competition behind a potent offense led by Heisman contender Hendon Hooker. The defense can play at times, although that clearly their weaker unit. Well find out what Tennessee is all about in upcoming dates with Alabama and Georgia. 7. Oklahoma State Cowboys Preseason KF rank: NRDespite losing multiple defensive stars to the NFL and a top-tier coordinator, the Pokes are finding ways to win. They have back-to-back impressive victories over Baylor and Texas Tech and are in the driver seat for a wide-open Big 12. Spencer Sanders has cut down on the crippling mistakes while retaining big play ability. 8. Penn State Nittany Lions Preseason KF rank: 21The biggest liability for Penn State last year was their total inability to run the football. This season, theyve mended that behind two capable backs in Nicholas Singleton and Kayvone Lee. The Nittany Lions do everything necessary to win, although upcoming games against Michigan, Minnesota, and Ohio State will sort them out. 9. USC Trojans Preseason KF rank: NRLike it or not, USC is in the Playoff conversation and will continue to be for the rest of the year. They have defensive questions, particularly in the front seven, and a spotty at times OL, but the explosive offense led by Caleb Williams and a duo of terrific receivers will keep USC in every game. This is the exact same Oklahoma team Lincoln Riley kept in Norman, just in LA this time. Tier Three: Contenders With Questions© Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports10. Ole Miss Rebels Preseason KF rank: NRIt hard to argue with 6-0, but Ole Miss feels like a team where the floor could fall out on any given week. QB Jaxson Dart is falling well short of his offseason expectation while the team is saved by a decent defense and very good run game. The Rebels have overcome defiant expectations against Kentucky, but the meat of their schedule still lies ahead. 11 Shannon Blair Jr. Jersey. TCU Horned Frogs Preseason KF rank: NRTCU is in the conversation for the most improved team from last year to this year. QB Max Duggan is a brand new player, playing tiers above what he did last season. However, with every good wincomes questions about how good their competition really is.