SCOUTING REPORTS

SI's TOP 25

1. ALABAMA

2. STANFORD

3. TEXAS A&M

4. OSU

5. OREGON

6. SOUTH CAROLINA

7. LOUISVILLE

8. NOTRE DAME

9. FLORIDA

10. CLEMSON

11. TEXAS

12. GEORGIA

13. FLORIDA STATE

14. LSU

15. MICHIGAN STATE

16. TCU

17. BAYLOR

18. MICHIGAN

19. OKLAHOMA

20. BOISE STATE

21. UCLA

22. NORTHWESTERN

23. VANDERBILT

24. NORTHERN ILLINOIS

25. VIRGINIA TECH

IF THIS GUY DOESN'T PLAY

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Explaining The Numbers

The Projected Stats for each team are made by taking the play counts from 2012, adjusting the outlook for 2013 and then applying the distribution of those plays to 2013 personnel. The Power Ratings are a loose mix of percentile calculations and academic grading (A to F, 100 to 60 scale).

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If Manziel is ruled ineligible before the season, the Aggies will drop to No. 15.