2023 Predictions

College Football is a strange game. Every preseason I read and listen to enthusiast, analysts, podcasts, and anyone who knows the game, to see what is on the horizon for the new season. I take that data and then I perform my own research to see what I think might happen for the upcoming season. And after all the reading, listening, and watching is done, I usually come to the conclusion that I’m a complete fool.

The fact of the matter is that there is no writing on the wall to tell you what is coming, only your own instincts and gut feelings can help you navigate through the hype and chatter about a new season of college football.

However, it will not stop me from trying to predict what will happen.

So, without further ado, here are my predictions for the 2023 College Football season.

Are you ready? Here we go!

1. Georgia will not “three-peat”. Dogs will still be good but I think they trip up in Knoxville and it will keep them out of the hunt.
2. Someone not named Clemson will win the ACC. You got a new OC and FSU comes to town in week four. Prove me wrong, Clemson.
3. FSU is going to be really good. They’re loaded at both sides of the ball. I know they’re being hyped up and I’m buying in. I think they will win the ACC. Week four in Death Valley will be electric.
4. Alabama will look like the Alabama of old. Saban is going back to what made Bama great when he arrived- ground and pound, wear your opponent out. Their defense will be stellar as well.
5. Deion Sanders and Colorado will have some growing pains. I love coach Prime and I love his passion for the game but reality is going to set in real fast when they play TCU in week 1.
6. Another group five team goes undefeated. Seems like some smaller school goes the distance without a blemish every season. Who will it be? Charlotte’s Head Coach, Biff Poggi, let the media know how he felt about their lack of interest/questions about his team so look out for the 49ers.
7. Michigan wins three in a row over Ohio St. After last year’s win in Columbus, something happened to Jim Harbaugh. Now that he has the Ohio State monkey off his back he is a new man. He’s got Ryan Day’s number and he knows it.
8. Jimbo Fisher survives this season. I don’t know how Jimbo Fisher survived the lynch mob in college station last season but he did. However, this is it for him and he knows it. I think Bobby Petrino calling plays will give Jimbo more time to oversee his team and keep the glue intact.
9. Texas is still a ways off from being back. I like what Sark is doing in Austin- he’s recruiting really well and he’s got a great staff but they got Bama, TCU, and Baylor on the road. They will get a new year six bowl birth.
10. Hugh Freeze gets Auburn to a bowl. This should not be a shocker. Freeze is an incredible coach, regardless of his shady, personal life, he’s one of the best offensive minds in the game. Auburn hit a home run with Freeze.
11. Penn State will win the Big Ten. Coach Franklin and his Nittany Lions are due. They will play and defeat Iowa for the B1G Championship.
12. Notre Dame vs. USC matchup will be a BIG game this year. USC has a pretty light, first-half schedule. Notre Dame plays Ohio State in week four. If both teams are undefeated going into this game, the hype will be nuts! Think 2005.
13. Georgia vs. Tennessee will be the biggest game of the regular season. The Vols are getting a lot of love this off-season. The Dogs are still on top, even with all the talent they lost. This is THE GAME everyone should circle on their calendars. It will be EPIC.
14. The four-team playoff will be 1. Alabama, 2. USC, 3. FSU, 4. Oklahoma. I’m sticking with this all season. I think all four teams have what it takes to win their conferences and go to the CFP.
15. Alabama wins the CFP National Championship. Saban is tired of hearing about retirement. He’s tired of Kirby Smart and Georgia’s recent success. He’s tired of people doubting him. Saban and Bama will be out for blood in 2023.

As I’ve said before, I’m not a prophet, I’m just telling you what I think will happen. So if you go to Vegas with this blueprint and I’m wrong, don’t come to my home with pitchforks!