College Football Rankings: Top 25 For 2021
After a year like no other, the 2020 college football season saw Alabama crowned national champions once again. As we hope for more normalcy in the 2021 season, we're diving into the top 25 teams to watch for the upcoming campaign. Let's take a look.
Miami Hurricanes
2020 record: 8-3 (7-2 ACC)
Projected returning starters: nine offense, seven defense, one special teams
Key losses: DE Jaelan Phillips, DE Quincy Roche, TE Brevin Jordan, K Jose Borregales
Key additions: WR Charleston Rambo, DE Deandre Johnson, S Avantae Williams, CB Tyrique Stevenson, LB Chase Smith, S Kamren Kinchens, DT Leonard Taylor, LB James Williams, QB Jake Garcia
Arizona State Sun Devils
2020 record: 2-2 Pac-12
Projected returning starters: nine offense, 11 defense, two special teams
Key losses: WR Frank Darby, S Aashari Crosswell
Key additions: WR Bryan Thompson, TE Jalin Conyers, OT Triston Miller, DE Travez Moore, LB Xavier Steele, CB Isaiah Johnson, CB Tommi Hill, WR Lonyatta Alexander
Penn State Nittany Lions
2020 record: 4-5 Big Ten
Projected returning starters: eight offense, seven defense, two special teams
Key losses: TE Pat Freiermuth, G Will Fries, DE Shaka Toney, DT Antonio Shelton, DE Odafe Oweh, C Michal Menet, S Lamont Wade
Key additions: CB John Dixon, DE Arnold Ebiketie, RB John Lovett, DT Derrick Tangelo, OT Landon Tengwall, S Jaylen Reed, CB Kalen King