News-Gazette college football writer Bob Asmussen is also an AP Top 25 voter. Here are his 10 best teams going into the 2018 season:
1. Wisconsin
Easy call. Why? Because the entire starting offensive line returns, including a pair of All-American candidates. Jonathan Taylor is a superstar and Alex Hornibrook is ready to shine. The Badgers will be 13-0 going into the College Football Playoff.
2. Alabama
First task for offensive coordinator Mike Locksley: Figure out the starting quarterback. Tua Tagovailoa and Jalen Hurts (above) willbattle for the starting job.