Summer is the time for offensive linemen to get stronger, quarterbacks to tune up with receivers ... and for SportsLine.com's Top 25 to take stronger focus.
We've taken a look at all the spring developments, re-evaluated teams from our pre-spring rankings and shuffled teams accordingly.
We couldn't shoehorn in everyone we wanted -- sorry, Colorado, Wisconsin, Stanford and Georgia -- but maybe they will have better luck making the cut when we sharpen the focus further as fall camps begin.
In the meantime, click on teams for special "Into the summer" updates and scouting reports:
| Rk. |
Team |
Comment |
| 1 |
Florida |
Gators get payback for '00 losses to FSU, Miami |
| 2 |
Miami |
Good enough to handle tough road schedule |
| 3 |
Texas |
Recruiting points to 2001 as big year |
| 4 |
Tennessee |
Return of DT John Henderson was huge |
| 5 |
Oklahoma |
Can Sooners go without a major injury again? |
| 6 |
Florida State |
FSU replaces talent faster than anyone |
| 7 |
Oregon |
QB Joey Harrington, reasonable sked: 11-0? |
| 8 |
Virginia Tech |
No Vick? Defense alone can win 10 |
| 9 |
Georgia Tech |
Love the Jackets, just can't see them winning at FSU |
| 10 |
Nebraska |
Eight home games, including K-State and OU |
| 11 |
Mississippi St. |
Backfield lifts Bulldogs above crowded SEC West |
| 12 |
Kansas State |
QBs Ell Roberson, Marc Dunn continue battle in fall |
| 13 |
UCLA |
Talented Bruins due for better luck with injuries |
| 14 |
Washington |
Defense to pick up slack for new quarterback |
| 15 |
Northwestern |
Fastbreak offense rolls on with 10 returning starters |
| 16 |
Alabama |
Yes, Dennis Franchione is that good |
| 17 |
Michigan |
Defense must carry team early, often |
| 18 |
Oregon State |
Backfield will be the best in Pac-10 |
| 19 |
LSU |
Fabulous LBs lead experienced lineup |
| 20 |
South Carolina |
Jan. 1 winner has 18 starters back |
| 21 |
Colorado St. |
Looking for sixth league title in nine years |
| 22 |
Clemson |
New 4-2-5 scheme on defense needs to work |
| 23 |
Notre Dame |
Schedule is even tougher than last season |
| 24 |
UNLV |
QB Jason Thomas is the real deal |
| 25 |
Louisville |
Defending C-USA champs have league's best QB |