Too Early College Football Top 25

College football media days have commenced.  Doesn't this officially mean that college football is upon us?  Here are my initial top 25 rankings going into the season:

1. Alabama- The defending champs return their QB and have the potential to have many All-Americans next year.  This is the team to beat.
2. LSU- I'll say this- LSU's offense may still be a mess.  The QB situation is hardly fluid, and their top rusher has been indefinitely suspended.  In the SEC, defense wins games, and LSU has the potential to be the best.  Expect lots of 14-10 finishes, but a 10 win season is probable.
3. Ohio State- Braxton Miller returns for Urban Meyer- a player who could win the Heisman.  The Big10 is hardly dominant next year, and the Buckeyes should wind up a top 5 team.
4. Oregon- The Ducks lost Chip Kelly, but his replacement was groomed to take over.  The time is now, and there is none better than with Heisman contender Marcus Mariota.  The Ducks will score, but can they defend?
5. Stanford- Stanford could easily win the PAC-12.  Hogan is a best at the QB spot, and the team returns starters all over the place.  An Alabama/Stanford showdown is very possible.
6. Clemson- Another Heisman contender, Tajh Boyd, leads a Clemson squad that should win the ACC.  Again, the question mark here is on the defensive end.  Can the handle the pressure?
7. Louisville- I think Louisville could easily go 12-0 in a weak Big East.  Teddy Bridgewater is the likely #1 pick next year, and a big season for him could push the Cardinals higher than fans may expect.
8.  South Carolina- This defense is just as good as LSU's, and potentially Alabama.  Clowney is the top pick in the next draft- no questions asked.
9.  Georgia- I think Aaron Murray will lead this team to a solid finish after a somewhat disappointing 2012 season.  This is a potent offense in a defensively strong SEC.
10.  Florida- Florida rates at 5th in the SEC, but are still capable of contending for a BCS bowl.  The big concerns here surround the QBs.
11.  USC- This could be much too high or too low.  Lane Kiffin needs a stellar season to keep his job, and no longer has a top QB prospect.  Marquise Lee should be the country's WR of the year.
12.  Fresno State- Ahh!  My sleeper team for a non-BCS conference.  Derek Carr is an experienced QB who will lead the Bulldogs to a BCS game.  11-1 not out of the question.
13.  Arizona State- Arizona State could win the Pac-12 south.  Kelly is a solid dual threat QB who has intriguing options around him.  Sutton could be the best DT in the nation.
14.  Texas A&M- Can Johnny Manziel repeat his Heisman performance.  Forgetting all of the hoopla that has surrounded his off-field antics, this is still a good team on both sides of the ball.  They just need to make sure Manziel's mind is right.
15.  Michigan- No Denard Robinson?  No problem.  Gardner could lead this team to a Big-Ten title game, and, Brady Hoke has rebuilt this program admirably.
16.  Notre Dame- After their QB in Golson was revealed to be academically ineligible, the Fighting Irish are in lots of trouble.  Given their soft schedule, I think 9 wins is realistic.
17.  Oklahoma State- Oklahoma State was the Big-12 media pick, but I see the Big-12 having a down year.  Oklahoma State has potential to be a ten win team.
18.  Florida State- Florida State has been getting top recruits, but I think next year is the more likely breakout year.  With so many young pieces, I think they show flashes of brilliance, and make plays that make you cover your eyes.
19.  Oklahoma- Oklahoma has talent, but not in the way that makes you super excited.  This is a quality bowl team, but do not expect anything extraordinary from Bob Stoops this year.
20.  Kent State- Want an under the radar Heisman favorite for this year?  Dri Archer is a combo RB/WR who may be the fastest player in the country.  He averaged ~10 yards per carry last year, and should be even stronger this year.  I like his chances.
21.  Miami (FL)- No more Jacory Harris, but that may be for the better.  Miami, like Florida State, is young at important positions, but has lots of raw talent.  This team could wind up as a top 15 team.
22.  TCU- In a down Big-12, TCU will be solid as usual.  They could easily steal the league title and wind up in a BCS bowl.  10 wins won't be easy, but it isn't out of reach for the Horned Frogs.
23.  UCLA- Jim Mora has done an exceptional job with this program, and has a great defense to go with an emerging offense.  If the QB situation improves from last year, they will, again, be the best team in Los Angeles.
24.  Wisconsin- Losing Bret Bielema hurts, but he left a program with a lot of talent.  Monte Ball is gone, but James White could break out as a Heisman contender in his own right.  Expect more of the same from Wisconsin and a 8-9 win season.
25.  San Jose State- David Fales is a potential first round pick at QB, and could lead his Spartans to admirable success.  The season will revolve around his development, most likely for better and not worse.

A few others to watch out for:   Cincinnati, , Mississippi State, Oregon State, Northern Illinois, Michigan State, Boise State, Virginia Tech, Washington, TCU