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Don’t sleep on the Cougars as Head Coach Willie Fritz brought in two major transfers: QB <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/conner-weigman/45593">Conner Weigman</a> and RB <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/dean-connors/23280">Dean Connors</a>.

1. Houston Cougars

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Texas Tech brought in the second-ranked transfer portal class, adding major players on defense.

2. Texas Tech Red Raiders

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Starting QB <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/luke-altmyer/22382">Luke Altmyer</a> returns behind an experienced offensive line, and they have a relatively easy schedule.

3. Illinois Fighting Illini

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The Aggies are going to hand the offense over to dual-threat QB <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/marcel-reed/45716">Marcel Reed</a>, which should lead to a ton of points being scored at College Station.

4. Texas A&M

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QB <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/lanorris-sellers/33348">LaNorris Sellers</a> is arguably the most underrated player in the country.

5. South Carolina

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Head Coach Manny Diaz had nine wins in his first season in Durham, and now he brings in Tulane transfer QB <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/darian-mensah/30844">Darian Mensah</a> to run his offense.

6. Duke Blue Devils

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This looks like a do-or-die season for Head Coach Billy Napier, whose Florida team has been disappointing in the competitive SEC. QB <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/dj-lagway/44049">DJ Lagway</a> could contend for the Heisman, and RB <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/montrell-johnson/44090">Montrell Johnson Jr.</a> should get all the touches he can handle.

7. Florida Gators

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