Oklahoma sophomore quarterback Sam Bradford set freshman passing records last season by throwing for 3,121 yards and 36 touchdowns with only eight interceptions while completing nearly 70 percent of his passes. He led the nation with a 176.52 QB rating while leading the Sooners to a 11-3 record, a Big XII Championship and an apperance in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl against West Virginia.

Pre-season top 25

1. Ohio State

2. Georgia

3. Oklahoma 

4. USC

5. Florida

6. Missouri

7. Clemson

8. Texas

9. West Virginia

10. Auburn

11. Texas Tech

12. LSU

13. Arizona State

14. BYU

15. Tennessee

16. Illinois

17. Kansas

18. Wisconsin

19. Pittsburgh

20. Virginia Tech

21. Fresno State

22. Wake Forest

23. Oregon 

24. Michigan State

25. Penn State