#18 TCU

2011-2012: 13-0 (8-0, Mountain West)

Last year TCU turned into a BCS busting school.  It wasn't much of a surprise as the Horned Frogs began the season inside the top 10.  This year, inexperience at quarterback and a host of departed defenders will make any form of repeat nearly impossible.  But we shouldn't count out the Horned Frogs.  Despite returning only 3 offensive and 4 defensive starters, TCU does return one thing no other team has, Head Coach Gary Patterson.  Some regard Patterson as the best coach in the nation, and whilst that is highly debatable, some thing are not.  First, TCU has led the nation in total defense 5 of 11 years and three straight.  Also, TCU is 98-28 under Patterson.  Finally, it is important to mention that this year's team realizes they cannot stand in the shadow of the 2011 team.  They want to create a legacy of their own and determination can take a football far.

2011-2012 Outlook:
Key Game: November 12th @Boise State...The Broncos and Frogs are the two beasts of the MWC.  This game should decide the champ.
Predicted record: 10-2 (6-1) {loss against Baylor and San Diego State}