Oklahoma takes over top spot in post-spring power rankings
While perennial title contenders Alabama, Clemson and Ohio State will have to replace quarterbacks this year, Oklahoma returns Spencer Rattler, helping the Sooners take the top spot in our updated offseason rankings.
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#1 - OU
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#7 - Texas A&M
Projected returning starters: six offense, nine defense, two special teams
Key losses: QB Kellen Mond, OT Dan Moore Jr., C Ryan McCollum, G Jared Hocker, OT Carson Green, LB Buddy Johnson
Key additions: OL Jahmir Johnson, DE Shemar Turner, DE Tunmise Adeleye, WR Shadrach Banks, ATH Dreyden Norwood, G Bryce Foster, CB Elijah Blades, LB Ke'Shun Brown
#10 - Oregon Ducks
Projected returning starters: nine offense, seven defense, two special teams
Key losses: TE Hunter Kampmoyer, NG Jordon Scott, DT Austin Faoliu, CB Deommodore Lenoir, S Nick Pickett
Key additions: WR Isaiah Brevard, QB Ty Thompson, WR Troy Franklin, WR Dont'e Thornton
#13 - USC Trojans
Projected returning starters: eight offense, eight defense, two special teams
Key losses: OT Alijah Vera-Tucker, S Talanoa Hufanga, WR Tyler Vaughns, WR Amon-Ra. St. Brown, CB Olaijah Griffin, DT Marlon Tuipulotu
Key additions: DE Korey Foreman, RB Keaontay Ingram, DT Ishmael Sopsher, S Xavion Alford, QB Miller Moss, QB Jaxson Dart, ATH Kyron Ware-Hudson, ATH Julien Simon
#15 - Washington Huskies
Projected returning starters: 10 offense, seven defense, one special teams
Key losses: DB Elijah Molden, DB Keith Taylor, DL Josiah Bronson
Key additions: QB Sam Huard, TE Quentin Moore, QB Patrick O'Brien, LB Will Latu, WR Ja'Lynn Polk, DB Brendan Radley-Hiles, LB/DE Jeremiah Martin
#24 - ASU Sun Devils
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
5 opponents in the top 25. Only 2 of those games at home. Minnesota is close to top 25 depending on whether they can replace Bateman. They bring back their vaunted backfield. Tough schedule next year by the early look of things.
