LSU National Champs

OK, probably not. But if they get the QB situation settled, teach the receivers how to catch, find three guys who can play linebacker, and remind the offensive line to block on first down, then they have as good a chance as anyone out there.

The media loves Auburn to win the SEC, and the SEC West Champion will probably be the winner of the LSU/Auburn game in that third week of the season. It doesn't hurt Auburn's chances that the game is in Auburn this year. That series generally favors the home team (unlike the LSU/Alabama series).

West Virginia will be in the BCS if for no other reason than the Big East is still soft but has an automatic bid. The BCS Championship formula awards good teams in weak conferences. So expect the national title game to host teams from the Big East, Pac 10 or Big 12. The ACC, SEC and Big 10 are too tough to make it likely that any of its participants will finish the season undefeated.