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Colorado Struggles, Alabama Does This and Five Early Predictions for the 2023 Season

Here are five predictions Mike Farrell has for the 2023 season. Watch out for these to come true this fall.

July 26, 2023
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1. Colorado will be horrible

How about 2-10 horrible? How about 3-9 as a ceiling? I know Deion Sanders is all the rage and he has a new roster but let’s be honest, many of the kids transferring in weren’t exactly killing it at their schools. This is not the 1-11 football team it was a year ago because the roster is purged but a new coach, all new players, and a tough schedule make me look at this like a pro sport expansion team which usually doesn’t fare well.

Apr 22, 2023; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) prepares to pass during the first half of the spring game at Folsom Field.

2. Alabama won’t make the playoff 

It won’t affect Nick Saban’s legacy, that’s moronic of Paul Finebaum to say, but for the first time in forever, I don’t think Alabama is a playoff threat. The QB situation and a strong SEC have them out of that title game.

Apr 22, 2023; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama offensive coordinator Tommy Rees yells instructions during the A-Day game at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

3. Michigan makes the playoff again 

On paper, they are arguably the best team in the country. I know that sounds foolish with Georgia the favorite to win it all but there aren’t many weaknesses on the Wolverines team. Michigan wins the Big Ten and goes to the playoffs again.

Nov 5, 2022; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Michigan Wolverines running back Blake Corum (2) carries the ball against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the first half at SHI Stadium.

4. Florida State takes over the ACC 

I like Clemson and think Cade Klubnik will be fine under Garrett Riley, but Florida State is loaded, hungry, and ready to take the next step forward. I don’t know how you stop this offense with the returning players and transfers.

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5. USC struggles down the stretch 

Caleb Willians is the Heisman favorite and of course they will have skill talent. However, they finish with games against Utah, Washington, Oregon, and UCLA  and the weaknesses in the trenches and on defense will be exposed.

Jan 2, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams (13) and offensive lineman Bobby Haskins (70) and offensive lineman Jonah Monheim (79) in action during the game between the USC Trojans and the Tulane Green Wave in the 2023 Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium.
Category: College Football, NewsTag: alabama crimson tide, Caleb Williams, Colorado Buffaloes, Deion Sanders, Florida State Seminoles, Michigan wolverines, Nick Saban, USC Trojans
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