In the midst of a chaotic 2020 college football season played during a global pandemic, several blueblood programs didn’t live up to their preseason hype. For some, it means restarting with a new head coach and new goals in ’21. For others, it means the upcoming season will display whether last year’s failures were a product of COVID-19 turmoil or a sign of larger program issues.
Here’s a look at the most underachieving teams in ’20, relative to preseason expectations, and what their outlooks are for ’21.
Oregon
Preseason AP ranking: 9
Final record: 4–3, lost to Iowa State 34–17 in the Fiesta Bowl
The Ducks never fully picked up the pieces after star tackle Penei Sewell’s stay in Eugene ended early when he opted out of the entire 2020 season.