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Your surprise CFB team for the season?

Posted on 9/2/26 at 10:25 am
Posted by Contra
Member since Oct 2016
9640 posts
Posted on 9/2/26 at 10:25 am
If I had to pick one, I'd go with Deion and the CU Buffs as my surprise team in the Big 12. They enter the season with new offensive and defensive coordinators and 43 new incoming transfers. Georgia Tech will be a tough test tomorrow.
Posted by JimTiger72
LA
Member since Jun 2023
20351 posts
Posted on 9/2/26 at 10:25 am to
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I'd go with Deion and the CU Buffs as my surprise team in the Big 12.


Surprisingly bad
Posted by WeeWee
Member since Aug 2012
46142 posts
Posted on 9/2/26 at 10:27 am to
I don’t know why but I just bet $20 on ULM to win the natty.
Posted by JimTiger72
LA
Member since Jun 2023
20351 posts
Posted on 9/2/26 at 10:29 am to
#18 Penn State should be a playoff team, easy schedule

I’ll go with Clemson making the CFP as my surprise pick, ole Dabo still got it regardless if they get blown out by LSU & Miami
Posted by Raoul Stimulato
Hale Bopp Comet
Member since Sep 2022
2656 posts
Posted on 9/2/26 at 10:45 am to
Surprise in terms of playoffs: Penn State

Better-than-expected surprise: Oklahoma and Washington
This post was edited on 9/2/26 at 10:46 am
Posted by DestrehanTiger
Houston, TX by way of Louisiana
Member since Nov 2005
13729 posts
Posted on 9/2/26 at 10:49 am to
I don't know how anyone can have any idea what kind of team is expected for anyone other than their team. Even then, it's hard to judge. Every team has 75% new players.
Posted by UsingUpAllTheLetters
Panama City, Florida
Member since Aug 2011
9640 posts
Posted on 9/2/26 at 10:55 am to
Virginia, given that their OL is averaging like 28 years old
Posted by KosmoCramer
Member since Dec 2007
80855 posts
Posted on 9/2/26 at 10:59 am to
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I’ll go with Clemson making the CFP as my surprise pick, ole Dabo still got it regardless if they get blown out by LSU & Miami


I don't think he does. Hea obtuse and stubborn with NIL and transfer portal to a fault. You don't have to agree with it, but you gotta do it to stay on the hunt and he just hasn't.
Posted by CarolinaSandstorm
Member since Aug 2026
130 posts
Posted on 9/2/26 at 11:02 am to
Virginia has a bunch of 24-25 year olds on their O-Line so that should get them at least 9 wins this year.

Oklahoma State is a 10 win team.
Posted by WG_Dawg
Member since Jun 2004
91214 posts
Posted on 9/2/26 at 11:11 am to
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CU Buffs as my surprise team in the Big 12.


if their coach was named bill smith would anyone be paying them any attention?

Having a coach with a famous name doesn't make you a good team. CU is trash.
Posted by Jmcc64
alabama
Member since Apr 2021
2493 posts
Posted on 9/2/26 at 11:37 am to
Indiana
Posted by Pistols Firing 12
Dallas, TX
Member since Aug 2016
1202 posts
Posted on 9/2/26 at 11:49 am to
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Oklahoma State is a 10 win team.


Go Pokes!! It’s been 2 years since I’ve been able to waive wheat. I’m ready!
Posted by JimTiger72
LA
Member since Jun 2023
20351 posts
Posted on 9/2/26 at 11:55 am to
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Oklahoma State is a 10 win team.


That would be a huge surprise. Did you look at their schedule? I see 4-5 losses
This post was edited on 9/2/26 at 11:57 am
Posted by iwyLSUiwy
I'm your huckleberry
Member since Apr 2008
43813 posts
Posted on 9/2/26 at 11:55 am to
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I don't know how anyone can have any idea what kind of team is expected for anyone other than their team. Even then, it's hard to judge. Every team has 75% new players.


This. Hell I don't know half the players on LSU's team and I'm on TD everyday, much less the rest of college football.

Posted by Party At LSU
Member since Nov 2005
11302 posts
Posted on 9/2/26 at 12:04 pm to
Louisville. They will finish 2nd in the ACC behind Miami.
Posted by LSUFanMizeWay
Picayune MS
Member since Sep 2014
6769 posts
Posted on 9/2/26 at 12:12 pm to
The University of Pacific Tigers and they will surprise the nation for 1 reason.
Posted by ColonelAngus
Huntsville,AL
Member since Aug 2023
1045 posts
Posted on 9/2/26 at 3:08 pm to
Auburn will surprise a few teams this year
Posted by GatorPA84
PNW
Member since Sep 2016
6536 posts
Posted on 9/2/26 at 3:09 pm to
Gators
Posted by FirstCityDawg
Member since May 2017
3790 posts
Posted on 9/2/26 at 5:23 pm to
Houston in the Big 12.
Posted by saintsfan22
baton rouge
Member since May 2006
81162 posts
Posted on 9/2/26 at 5:26 pm to
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Virginia, given that their OL is averaging like 28 years old

Schedule is pretty easy too.
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