Pitt could be the Spoiler for two of these teams. I think they forgot about LSU too?
Excerpt:
Oklahoma State
The Cowboys have the most prolific quarterback-wide receiver tandem returning for 2017 with Mason Rudolph and James Washington. Both players turned down opportunities to test the NFL Draft process and announced their plans for 2017 in a joint video after practice. Their on-field chemistry helps Washington crush opposing defenses as he uses his versatility and quickness to find open pockets of grass created by Oklahoma State’s wide-open attack. These two are special, and they’ll be gone soon. The Big 12 is also there for the taking. The Cowboys have gone 14-4 in conference play over the last two seasons and finished in a tie for second place each year behind Oklahoma, who returns Baker Mayfield but loses a huge chunk of its skill position production. Oklahoma State good experience and depth up on the offensive and defensive lines and will get host both the Sooners and Kansas State in Stillwater this fall.
Penn State
The theme developing here is that a pairing of successful quarterbacks and talented offensive skill players is a gift, and one that should not be wasted in college football. Trace McSorley will be fourth-year player in 2017, and though he will have a year of eligibility remaining after that, it’s going to be a surprise if superstar running back Saquon Barkley sticks around for another year. James Franklin has the rare opportunity to get a two-year peak with this talented Nittany Lions roster, cashing in on last year’s Big Ten title and entering 2017 as a top-10 team looking to be back in the playoff mix. On the other side of the ball, leading tackler Marcus Allen elected to return for 2017 instead of going pro and linebacker Jason Cabinda is also back following a strong showing last season. In the Big Ten East, the window for big-time success is short if you’re not Ohio State. You’ve got to get in and get it while the talent is in place and hang on dearly until another one of the conference powers makes their own run at the crown.
LINK:
http://www.cbssports.com/college-fo...lege-football-teams-in-win-now-mode-for-2017/
Excerpt:
Oklahoma State
The Cowboys have the most prolific quarterback-wide receiver tandem returning for 2017 with Mason Rudolph and James Washington. Both players turned down opportunities to test the NFL Draft process and announced their plans for 2017 in a joint video after practice. Their on-field chemistry helps Washington crush opposing defenses as he uses his versatility and quickness to find open pockets of grass created by Oklahoma State’s wide-open attack. These two are special, and they’ll be gone soon. The Big 12 is also there for the taking. The Cowboys have gone 14-4 in conference play over the last two seasons and finished in a tie for second place each year behind Oklahoma, who returns Baker Mayfield but loses a huge chunk of its skill position production. Oklahoma State good experience and depth up on the offensive and defensive lines and will get host both the Sooners and Kansas State in Stillwater this fall.
Penn State
The theme developing here is that a pairing of successful quarterbacks and talented offensive skill players is a gift, and one that should not be wasted in college football. Trace McSorley will be fourth-year player in 2017, and though he will have a year of eligibility remaining after that, it’s going to be a surprise if superstar running back Saquon Barkley sticks around for another year. James Franklin has the rare opportunity to get a two-year peak with this talented Nittany Lions roster, cashing in on last year’s Big Ten title and entering 2017 as a top-10 team looking to be back in the playoff mix. On the other side of the ball, leading tackler Marcus Allen elected to return for 2017 instead of going pro and linebacker Jason Cabinda is also back following a strong showing last season. In the Big Ten East, the window for big-time success is short if you’re not Ohio State. You’ve got to get in and get it while the talent is in place and hang on dearly until another one of the conference powers makes their own run at the crown.
LINK:
http://www.cbssports.com/college-fo...lege-football-teams-in-win-now-mode-for-2017/
