Jan. 1, 2008Prediction: Florida State vs. Oklahoma
ACC no. 3 vs. Big East/Big 12/Notre Dame
Analysis:
Florida State gets out of the doldrums in 2007 and becomes them old selves. The overhaul in the coaching ranks at Florida State will be apparent to the casual fan in no time. The addition of high profile coaches such as Chuck Amato and Jumbo Fischer should pay dividends. The Drew Weatherford to Greg Carr arial attack will be potent, and 14 returning starters should help the Seminoles.
Since the Big 12 will get only one representative in the BCS, they'll find themselves with a representative in the Gator Bowl. Oklahoma should be a national title contender after a tough luck season that saw the dismissal of quarterback Rhett Bomar and offensive lineman J.D. Quinn, an injury to running back Adrian Peterson, and a win stolen from them by the referees at Oregon. The 2007 season will seem like a comparative breeze for Bob Stoops and company.
