25. Iowa Hawkeyes
Purpose for optimism: Defensive dominance
This one’s too apparent, proper? Kirk Ferentz solely wants his offense to register a pulse to have a shot within the Huge Ten this fall given the personnel again on Phil Parker’s aspect of the soccer for the Hawkeyes.
24. NC State Wolfpack
Purpose for optimism: Offensive line
Anthony Belton and Jacarrius Peak return as NC State’s veteran beginning tackles and the Wolfpack made positive to plug different holes with portal help. Guard Timothy McKay is likely one of the most reliable gamers at his place within the ACC and former Notre Dame middle Zeke Correll — a high 10 inside offensive lineman within the switch portal — will look to lock up the center within the trenches.
23. USC Trojans
Purpose for optimism: Broad receiver expertise
Miller Moss takes over at quarterback for No. 1 decide Caleb Williams and has a plethora of expertise to distribute the soccer to offensively. Zachariah Department is a budding star at a number of positions, whereas Duce Robinson and Ja’Kobi Lane are rising threats.
22. Kansas Jayhawks
Purpose for optimism: Playmakers
It begins with Jalon Daniels at quarterback and ballcarrier Devin Neal beside him. These two might mix for 50 complete touchdowns this season in the event that they keep wholesome in a large open Huge 12.
21. Arizona Wildcats
Purpose for optimism: Roster retention
Nobody’s happier Arizona was capable of retain the prolific 1-2 punch of quarterback Noah Fifita and pass-catcher Tetairoa McMillan than first-year coach Brent Brennan, who helps usher within the Wildcats’ new period within the Huge 12 with confidence on offense.
20. Texas A&M Aggies
Purpose for optimism: Quarterback room
Texas A&M checked out a number of different quarterbacks on account of numerous accidents, together with Fresno State switch Jaylen Henderson, who stepped in following an damage to Max Johnson. True freshman Marcel Reed performed properly within the bowl sport after Henderson obtained nicked up. New offensive coordinator Collin Klein has a wave of expertise, nevertheless it begins with Conner Weigman.
