NO. 45: Cincinnati
COACH: Tommy Tuberville
2014 RECORD: 9-4
PROJECTED 2015 RECORD: 9-4
CIRCLE THE DATE: Oct. 1 vs. Miami
WHY NO. 45: Quarterback Gunner Kiel, who started his career at Notre Dame, returns after tying a school record with 31 touchdown passes last season. Think the Irish would take him back? In a second. Kiel has oodles of help on offense. The top seven receivers return, led by Shaq Washington, who had 66 catches last season. He is on pace to become the school’s career receptions leader.