As my college football preview continues. Remember, that I’m focusing power conference teams that are playing each in the first few weeks of the season. The key factors I’m handicapping are, returning coach, quarterback, last season performance and key losses and transfers. So, without further ado…
Purdue Boilermakers: College Football Preview 2022📈 FLAT
Purdue lost three starters to the NFL. Which might hurt a little bit, but with their quarterback, coach and returning 14 starters from last year’s squad, Purdue de should be able to pull off an upset or two this year and maybe more. Aidian O’connell is in his sixth year and one of the most efficient QBs in the country.
Cincinnati Bearcats College Football Preview 2022 FLAT
It’s hard to foresee a season that will duplicate last year’s magical run to CFP. Cincinnati losses their three biggest contributors on offense, including quarterback Desmond Ridder. On defense they only return six starters. I think Cincinnati is a team fade after two consecutive undefeated seasons.
Arkansas Razorback College Football Preview 2022 📈 FLAT
With only 11 retuning starters overall, including only five on defense, it’s hard to see this team making a big jump or any jump at all. However, with KJ Jefferson returning at quarterback. Raheim Sanders at running back and most of the offensive line in tact look for the offensive to be just as formidable as last year. And I think that’s enough to keep this team at the same competitive level that they were last year.
Notre Dame College Football Preview 2022 📈 FLAT to maybe ⬆️
First year head coach Marcus Freeman inherits a veteran team with close to all the starters back on offense and defense. The only player they are really missing is last year’s starting quarterback Jack Coan. If dual quarterback, Tyler Buchner, can be serviceable, don’t be surprised if this Notre Dame runs the table after playing Ohio St. and even gives Ohio State a run for their money. This is a “play-on” team for sure.
Syracuse Orangemen College Football Preview 2022 📈⬆️
Syracuse were 5-4 with three games left and at the brink of bowl eligibility. Then, the wheels came off. They lost their last three game by a combined 79 points and finished the season at 5-7. However, there was a lot of promising takeaways from 2021 season. They lost to Florida State, Clemson and Wake Forest by three points each and had conference wins over BC and Virginia Tech. They also establish a serviceable, dual threat starting quarterback in Garret Shrader and are returning, All-American running back, Sean Tucker. They also return their head coach, Dino Barbers, in his seven season. Barbers has had an underwhelming six seasons, but is being given another shot with a team of mostly his recruits. They lose a lot on defense but with them returning their best QB option since Eric Dungey, in Garrett Sharder, plus the return of Sea Tucker, and with their offensive line in tact, this team should be poised to improve.
Until next time, later!
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