The Making of a Legend Part II "It's Miller Time".. CFB25

[Deuce2223]

Re: The Making of a Legend Part II "It's Miller Time".. CFB25

What a stand for the defense against the Canes on that last possession. Great game. Honestly, I'm surprised you trusted Hawkins with the keepers. I'm kind of surprised he didn't cough the rock up, to be honest. Great showing, Deuce.

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Hawk is Miller's Ride or Die right now.. It's interesting because Hawk is a 86 Overall McCrae is a 83 and Pounds is a 81.. When I simmed ahead staying at FIU just to see who might transfer, what my class might look like I actually went past the Training bump and Hawk actually jumped to a 95 well McRae went to a 85 and Pounds to a 83. He does have over 4000 yds passing and 40 TD's it's just the 23 INT's have come at a really bad time in the game.

[Deuce2223]

Re: The Making of a Legend Part II "It's Miller Time".. CFB25

Hawk with the redemption tour against the Canes.

To be fair, I did play in my fair share of Rose Bowls with my USC dynasty, BUT I stand with Coach Miller, this is BS.

Hawk has a little Clayton Dees in him. Dees had the same thing happen.. He lost his job, but came in and won us our 1st Natty then struggled the next year with Wire having to take over.


Even though Miami lost, I am still in protest.

[Deuce2223]

Re: The Making of a Legend Part II "It's Miller Time".. CFB25

ACC BATTLE PART II

Florida International Golden Panthers at Virginia Tech Hokies
Jan 1,	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
#6 Florida International Golden Panthers ((13-2))	0	7	7	7	21
#7 Virginia Tech Hokies ((12-2))	21	14	0	10	45

Team Stats Comparison
	FIU	VT
Total Offense	311	363
Rushing Yards	35	64
Passing Yards	260	289
First Downs	11	10
Punt Return Yards	43	65
Kick Return Yards	121	44
Total Yards	475	472
Turnovers	2	0
3rd Down Conversion	4/15	6/14
4th Down Conversion	3/4	0/0
2-Point Conversion
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals	2-0-66%	1-0-16%
Penalties	4-45	6-31
Possession Time	23:02	16:58

GAME RECAP

Virginia Tech had been talking all week posting plenty of white board material claiming they should've been in the ACC Championship and believing they were the better team and they backed up that talk tonight.

V.T. came out firing on all cylinders as JR QB Tye Fair (82) hits SO WR Jeremiah Skuta (90) on a 56 yd touchdown just 4 plays into the game to put the Hokies up (7-0) Then it was FR CB Sal Schlesinger (83) coming up with a huge play picking off Hawkins to set up a 16 yd touchdown run by SR RB Amani Kilgo (88) as Virginia Tech goes up up (14-0) in the first minute and half of the game.

Already trailing (14-0) FIU was forced to punt on their 2nd series and V.T. went right back to work as Fair leads a 9 play drive complete with a 24 yd TD throw to FR Manny Doyle (80) to make it (21-0) still with over 5 minutes to play in the 1st Quarter.

V.T. would expend the lead to (28-0) early in the 2nd Quarter as Fair hits Doyle for a 2nd touchdown before FIU would finally get on the scoreboard as Hawkins hits TE Earl Godwin for a 22 yd score to make it (28-7) with 4 minutes to play in the half.

V.T. and Fair wasn't done though as the JR QB throws his 4th TD of the half hitting JR TE Caleb Henderson (77) to make it (35-7) at the half.

There was a feeling on the sidelines that something was just different as FIU came out of the looker room... Could they make a unbelievable comeback run or was this the end of the Matt Miller era at FIU... The Panthers would use 9 plays including a 14 yd TD strike from Hawkins to RS FR Walter Abiamir to cut the lead to (35-14).. The FIU Defense then came up with a huge stop getting the ball back to Hawkins and the offense which marched down the field to set up a 1st and Goal before Cantwell is stopped short of the goal line on back to back runs, Hawkins takes the 3rd down pass and try's to hit Godwin on a out pattern but the SO TE is called out at the 1 yd line. Now facing a 4th and goal from the 1, Coach Miller called for a FB dive up the middle with Kwabena Strong, but the Hokie D was ready as they stop Strong short forcing the turnover on downs.

Miller would sent the house hoping to secure a safety and get the ball back but Kilgo takes a HB draw up the middle for a 16 yd gain.. Fair would then hit Skuta on a nice 32 yd pass to push the ball almost to the 50 before the Panther D again forces a punt..

Moving to the 4th with FIU still down (35-14) the Panthers needed some quick scores. Hawkins would Badet on a nice 29 yd gain before connecting with Newkirk on back to back throws to push the ball down inside the 10.. Cantwell then took the handoff and hit the corner and was in for the 8 yd score to make it (35-21) with 8:18 to play.

The Hokies though answer back though matching the score with one of their own Kilgo caps off a 10 play drive with a 4 yd TD run as V.T. extends their lead to (42-21) with 5:21 to play.

Down by 3 scores with just over 5 minutes to play, the look of defeat couldn't be hidden on the FIU sidelines, but SO QB Derek Hawkins still came out firing completing 6/8 pass's on his final drive including 2 throws on 4th down to keep the drive alive before throwing his 2nd INT to SR CB Fredrick Stockton (88) inside the endzone on a pass intended for Dom Meeks.

Virginia Tech would tack on a 35 yd FG to close out the game.. But just like the 2028 season FIU dream's of a National Title fall short as fan's are now left wondering that the future holds Miller and the Panthers.

KEY STATS

QB D. Hawkins-21/37 (56%) 260 yds 2 TD, 2 INT, sacked twice, 16 yds rushing
RB T. Cantwell -21 carries 35 yds 1 TD
WR W. Muamba-4 rec 74 yds
WR C. Badet-2 rec 36 yds
WR K. Newkirk-3 rec 30 yds
WR W. Abiamiri-1 rec 14 yds 1 TD

QB T. Fair 22/31 (70%) 289 yds 4 TD, 12 yds rushing
RB A. Kilgo-16 carries 60 yds 2 TD, 3 rec 26 yds
WR J. Skuta-8 rec 139 yds 1 TD
WR M. Doyle-8 rec 102 yds 2 TD
TE C. Henderson-1 rec 13 yds 1 TD

WILDCATS WIN FIESTA BOWL!1

#9 Kentucky showed they can play defense too as they hold USC to (4) FG's on the day to pull off a (17-12) win in the Fiesta Bowl to setup a National Championship matchup with the Hokies..

[Deuce2223]

Re: The Making of a Legend Part II "It's Miller Time".. CFB25

VIRGINIA TECH WINS 2031 NATTY!!!

After scoring 56 points in their Round 1 win over Oregon and after scoring 37 points in their upset win over #1 Alabama, the Kentucky Wildcat offense went MIA as they manage just 3 scores in their final 2 games including just 7 points against the Hokies as V.T. pulls off the (21-7) victory..

[Deuce2223]

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MILLER NAMED #25

It's official. FIU HC Matt Miller is heading to Columbus where he will be named the 25th Head Coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes..

OSU known as the richest program in college football with a net worth estimated over 2 Billion (yes Billion) had finally seen enough.. Once a National Power who has captured 39 Big Ten Championships and compiled 10 undefeated seasons and 9 National Championships, the Buckeyes have fall on tough times since 2024..

OSU has made the the playoffs just 1 time in the past 7 years (2028, going 10-4) following it up with a 5-7 record in 2029 and a 6-7 record in 2030 before finally finishing about .500 with (7-6) record including a LA Bowl victory this year.

A.D. Ross Bjork gave Miller just 1 goal.. "Make the Playoffs"

Miller leaves FIU with a (91-17) record, winning 3 CUSA Championships, 2 ACC Championships and 2 National Championships well leading FIU to 6 straight playoff appearances including 4 straight trips to the Semi Finals. Miller has a (25-11) record vs Top-25 programs and a (14-4) record in Bowl/Playoff games.

FIU MAKES QUICK HIRE

Mr 305 (Pitbull) and the 305 Collective (NIL group) were quick to arm FIU A.D. Scott Carr with additional funds to help the Panthers replace Miller with a man who could potentially keep the Panthers among the nation's best for years to come.

FIU has announced that former Kentucky HC Barry Valdez has accepted a new 5 year deal with the Panthers after leading the Wildcats to a 2031 National Championship runner-up. Valdez comes to FIU with a (70-40) Overall Record lifetime but just a (5-5) Bowl/Playoff record and a 11-18 record vs Top-25 programs..

FIU OC CHUCK DOBBINS IS HEADED TO TTU

Despite their loss in the Semi Finals, FIU still managed to finish with over 8000 yds of Total Offense (Kentucky was #2 with 6600, Alabama was #3 with 6059).

FIU passed for 5264 yds (Alabama was #2 with 4545, Miami was #3 with 4430) and the Panthers ran for 2681 yds (Kentucky was #2 with 2525, Buffalo was #3 with 1881).

FIU also led the nation in scoring at 40.8 PPG (Alabama was #2 39.6, Miami was #3 37.1, Kentucky was #7 at 31.8)

With that former ECU HC and FIU OC Chuck Dobbins has proven he is ready to lead another school and Texas Tech coming off a (3-9) season jumped at the chance to jump start their program..

Coach Miller

"I am excited for Coach Dobbs.. He deserves a chance to be a HC again and he did a amazing job this season helping me with our offense"

[redsox907]

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I think it will be a fun move for you after grinding out recruiting at FIU. Plus the Big 10 is no slouch and with the way the Carousel works, if you get bored with winning too quickly I'm sure another mid offer will come in for you to build up

Excited to see how you bring the buckeyes back to the top

[Deuce2223]

Re: The Making of a Legend Part II "It's Miller Time".. CFB25

END OF THE YEAR REPORT

VALDEZ MAKES QUICK HIRES

New FIU HC Barry Valdez was quick to hire his new staff staying in house as he convinces current DC Joe Phenix to stay on board promoting him to Assistant HC.. Valdez also looking to help keep as many FIU Panthers from entering the Transfer Portal, promoted Former Panther QB and current QB Coach Clayton Dees to OC

**(I will be Dee's moving forward with FIU to help keep the program among the elite.. Well I probably won't play every game, I will probably still play some key games on Offense throughout this Dynasty especially games against Miami and potential playoff matchups)**

PANTHERS HITTING THE PORTAL

QB D. Hawkins (84)- 4336 yds 40 TD 23 INT
QB G. McCrae (81)- 113 yds 2 INT
RB J. Agasiva (77)- 16 carries 55 yds
RB AJ Coffey (67)
RB D. Trufant (64)
WR E. Boenzi (74) -38 rec 634 yds 4 TD
WR J. Singleton (71)
WR R. Abel (74)
TE K. Semple (76)
TE T. Tonyan (65)
DT T. Moehrig (73)
DE D. Bliss (64)
OLB N. Kashama (70)
MLB S. Holiday (78)
CB T. Hood (72)
FS T. Sharp (68)
FS J. Ali (76)
SS S. Yanda (66)
SS R. Demar (78)

KEY PLAYERS KEPT

5* QB K. Pounds (81) 796 yds 10 TD 2 INT
RB T. Cantwell (88) 137 carries 705 yds 6 TD
WR D. Meeks (83)- 57 rec 1021 yds 17 TD's.
WR W. Abiamiri (81) 33 rec 814 yds 7 TD
TE E. Godwin (87) 47 rec 560 yds 6 TD

All (4) of the returning 0-Line starters)
MLB C. Faulk (90)-109 Tackles 11 TFL
CB C. Ryder (84)-84 Tackles 4 INT
FS A. Cookus (84)-62 Tackles
DE E. Cordero (86)- 40 Tackles 9 TFL, 7.5 Sacks
CB G. Falah (86)-39 Tackles, 2 INT
5* DE Kerry St Pierre- 8 Tackles 4.0 sacks (3 games played as a Redshirt)

BOYCE AND NEWKIRK DECLARE FOR DRAFT

JR RB Shawn Boyce (93) 172 carries 1411 yds 16 TD and JR WR Kris Newkirk (88) 65 rec 1063 yds 6 TD have both declared for the Draft.

Boyce is projected as a 1st Round pick well Newkirk is projected as 5th.

[Deuce2223]

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THE REBUILD STARTS NOW!!

MILLER REBUILDS HIS STAFF

Trying to rebuild a staff with over 31 teams firing their HC this past season is difficult, but Miller landed on OC Nate Phoenix and DC Akeem Rhattigan. Both Coaches have ties to the Midwest as Phoenix as a Alumni of the University of Ohio and was on staff last year at UTSA as the teams OC.. Rhattigan is a former Oklahoma Sooner DC who with recruiting ties to Oklahoma and N. Texas.

Coach Miller

"I am excited both of these guy's... "Rats" (nickname for DC) has coached against some tough teams, and "Nix's (nickname for OC) brings us some new ideas on Offense (Pistol) and has a nice grasp on connection already built in with the instate kids."

PLAYERES LEAVING

Ohio State had 22 Seniors on this year's roster.. With the coaching change JR OLB Tremaine Carney (92 Ovr) has decided to declare for the NFL Draft well backup QB JT Griffen (78 Ovr) has decided to join the Transfer Portal.

NFL DRAFT

OSU had 9 players drafted... #1 WR Trent James (89) went in the 4th round as did starting RG L. Harris (90) and starting LT C. McArthur (89).

Starting LG P. Vaughn (88) and FS C. Balogh went in the 5th.

Starting C D. Braham (88) and Starting DE's L. Rivero (88) and D. Skaggs (88) all 3 went in the 7th.



CURRENT CLASS

Ohio State goes into Off-Season Recruiting with just 8 players committed (7-4* and 1-3*) with only 7 players left on the current Big Board that Coach Miller lands to keep and recruit that leaves 10 available scholarship for the Transfer Portal.

[xboxxerx]

Re: The Making of a Legend Part II "It's Miller Time".. CFB25

Are you now running Miller and Dobbs? Saw your comment on Dobbs.

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[Deuce2223]

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A LOOK AT THE PORTAL

With 31 Head Coaching changes this season, the Transfer Portal was loaded with talent including several Top players from FIU including 4* Derek Hawkins and backup Greg McCrae.

Hawkins led the Portal as the #1 QB available well McCrae was #2. They are joined by 4* D. Lamur (Colorado) and 4* Jermaine Ramsay (BYU) as well as 3* JT Griffen (Ohio State)

4* T. Lamur (Minnesota) and 4* N. Byler (Illinois) are top dogs among a very deep RB group that also includes 3 former FIU Panthers including 3* Jeese Agasiva..

The WR group is also loaded with talent.


4* L Briggs (Arkansas)
4* M. Alabai (Texas Tech)
4* S. Kurpeikis (Air Force)
4* E. Kongbo (Texas Tech)
3* R. Abel (FIU)
3* C. Mahomes (TTU)
3* S. Haywood (ECU)
3* J. Singleton (FIU)

TE isn't as deep

4* C. Ricci (Purdue)
4* B. Temple (South Carolina)
3* K. Semple (FIU)
3* R. Doubs (Duke)
2* T. Tonyan (FIU)

The O-Line is pretty deep.

4* LT J. Redmond (Tulane)
4* RT F. Brink (Illinios)
4* RT A. Lund (Clemson)
4* RT M. Ajayi (Memphis)
3* LT Q. Duke (Cincinnati)

4* LG B. Quaccia (LSU)
4* RG C. Molinaro (ASU)
4* RG B. Issac (Miami OH)
4* RG B. Lobato (N. Texas)

4* C S. Gore (Nebraska)
4* C E. Ekuban (Rutgers)
4* C C. Flannigan (Colorado)
4* C D. Jeanpierre (Duke)

D-Line is not as Deep.

4* DE M. Ferraro (Missouri)
4* DE M. Amerson (C. Michigan)
4* DE G. Schweitzer (Miami OH)
3* DE T. Beal (ECU
3* DE D. O'Malley (UCF)

4* DT L Stoneburner (ECU)
4* DT L. Felton (Nebraska)
4* DT P Larson (Houston)
3* DT T. Moehrig (FIU)
3* DT D. Kahn (Georgia State)
3* DT D. Foster (UAB)


LB's had some talent

4* OLB D. Gentry (Kentucky) Ranked #3 Overall)
4* OLB D. Alves (Nebraska)
4* OLB J. Tye (West Virginia)
4* D. Allotey (Houston)

4* MLB G. Okoronkwo (Florida)
4* MLB B. Rawlings (Arkansas)
3* MLB S. Holiday (FIU)
3* MLB S. Keenroy (Kentucky)

Defensive Backs

4* CB D. Waddy (Houston) Ranked #2 Overall
4* CB A. Tablor (Louisville)
4* CB J. Moulds (UCLA)
4* CB J. Mancuso (Tulane)
3* CB T. Hood (FIU)
3* CB K. Carmallio (ECU)

4* FS W. Dewitt (Middle Tenn)
4* FS P Sizemore (South Carolina)
3* FS J. Ali (FIU)

4* SS E. Stuard (Florida State)
3* R. DeMar (FIU)
3* D. Kush (Tulane)

*Players in Bold are interested in Ohio State*

[Deuce2223]

Re: The Making of a Legend Part II "It's Miller Time".. CFB25

HAWKINS AND MCRAE BOTH STAY IN ACC

FIU QB's Derek Hawkins and Greg McRae rocked the transfer headlines as Hawkins announced he is transferring to the National Champion V.T. Hokies... Rumors were Hawkins a Wilmington NC native was very close to signing with UNC but instead will go to the Hokies..

Well seeing Hawkins in a Hokies uniform could sting with some Panther fan's seeing Greg McCrae in a Hurricane uniform is even worse, but that's where McCrae is heading as he packs he bags and heads 16 minutes down the road to Miami Gardens.

OTHER FIU SIGNINGS

Reports are McRae isn't the only former Panther who will be wearing Green and Orange this season. Reports are FB Kwabena Strong who though was set to graduate instead is coming back for 1 more year and Miami only it will be as a Cane as will FS Jamie Ali..

Former 4*/3* WR Reggie Abel announced he is following Hawkins to V.T. Abel a 6'5 218lb from Nashville TN redshirted last season for the Panthers and still has 4 years to play for the Hokies.

Other signings
RB J. Agasiva (Arizona State)
RB AJ Coffey (Army)
RB D. Trufant (Oklahoma State)
WR J. Singleton (South Carolina)
TE T. Tonyan (Syracuse)
DE D. Bliss (FSU)
DT T. Moehrig (Wyoming)
OLB N. Kashama (BYU)
MLB S. Holiday (Unsigned)
CB T. Hood (Vanderbilt)
FS T. Sharp (TTU)
SS R. DeMar (Georgia)

NEWKIRK WITHDRAWLS FROM DRAFT AND BOENZI RETURNS TO FIU

Well FIU lost plenty to the Portal this season, they did get some good news as both JR WR Kris Newkirk (88) announced he is returning for his Senior season and former 5* Emari Boenzi (74) pulled out of the Portal and will instead return to a very crowded FIU WR room.

OTHER PORTAL SIGNINGS

4* RB T. Lamur (Minnesota) is joining McRae and Strong at Miami. Fellow 4* RB N. Byler (Illinois) is trading 1 Big Ten uniform for another as he heads to Wiscsonsin.

4* QB D. Lamur (Colorado) turned down a chance to join FIU and instead signs with Oregon, 4* QB J. Ramsey (BYU) signed with Texas.

4* WR's L. Briggs (Arkansas) is head to TCU, M. Albabi (TTU) signed with TAMU as did his teammate E. Kongo who Coach Miller tried to get to Ohio State.

4* Slade Kurpeikis (BYU) is headed to Mississippi State

4* TE C. Ricci is trading Purdue for Kentucky and 4* TE B. Temple is going from South Carolina to K-State.. Temple was heavily recruited by FIU HC B. Valdez.

4* OLB Dillion Gentry (Kentucky/#3 Overall) was Coach Miller and the Buckeyes Top Targett but he signed with West Virginia.

4* MLB George Okoronkwo (Florida/#14 Overall) was FIU's #1 target but he signed with the Canes proving it was just Coach Miller who lost recruits to their inner city rival..

4* CB D. Waddy (Houston/#2 Overall) was another Top-target for Ohio State but he signed with TAMU

4* CB A. Tabor (Louisville/#7 Overall) was another Top-target for FIU and he signed with Georgia.

[xboxxerx]

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McRae, Hawkins, and Strong did FIU dirty. [emoji23] Should've tried convincing Hawkins to join the Buckeyes. [emoji23]

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[Deuce2223]

Re: The Making of a Legend Part II "It's Miller Time".. CFB25

IRISH LAND #1

(5*/4*/3*/2*)

Notre Dame signed a record breaking (6) 5* Recruits and 31 Recruits Overall (6/22/3/0) as they edge out Alabama and TAMU for the #1 Overall Class.

Alabama-32 (2/28/2/0) finished 2nd well TAMU finished 3rd with 33 recruits (2/19/12).

TCU-30 (0/20/10) and Texas-26 (1/19/6) Round out the Top-5.

FIU LANDS TOP-10 AT #7 OVERALL

Coach Valdez kept the 14 commitments Coach Miller had and added 5 more landing a class of 19 (3/11/3/2) giving FIU back to back Top-10 class's but missing out on back to back Top-5's..

FIU also finished 1st in the ACC beating out Virginia Tech who finished #10 and Miami who finished #25.

OHIO STATE RANKS #34

It was a tough off-season for Coach Miller and the Buckeyes... Miller went just 1/10 in the Portal landing 3* LT Montrell Johnson (La Tech ranked #110)

and secured just 5 more signings give OSU a Class of 14 players (8-4*, 6-3*)

Coach Miller lost 3 key recruits to Texas A&M (4* WR E. Kongbo and 4* CB D. Waddy) from the Portal as well as 4* TE Richard Bello (#448 Overall/#60 TX/#24 TE)

He also lost out on 4* DE Matt Amerson from the Portal as he signs with Notre Dame..

One player that Miller did manage to add late was 4* WR Nick Tull (#259 Overall/#37 FL/#43 WR). Listed at 6'3 218 lbs from Winter Gardens FL, Tull becomes the first of what hopes to be many Florida recruits who will follow Miller to the Buckeye state.


OTHER NOTWORTHY SCHOOLS

#6 USC-30 (1/13/16/0)
#8 Florida-33 (0/15/18/0)
#9 Wisconsin-33 (0/19/14)
#10 Virginia Tech-32 (0/16/14/2)
#11 Penn State-28 (2/9/17)
#12 Michigan State-32 (2/7/8/15)
#13 Georgia-27 (0/24/3/0)
#14 Nebraska-31 (1/8/22/0)
#15 UCLA-34 (2/12/18/2)
#16 K-State-29 (0/10/19/0)
#17 Arkansas-20 (1/10/9/0)
#18 Kentucky-32 (0/9/20/3)
#19 LSU-23 (0/11/12/0)
#20 Clemson 26 (1/11/14/0)
#21 Oregon 31 (0/18/13/0)
#22 Washington 30 (0/7/23/0)
#23 Ole Miss 16 (1/8/7/0)
#24 Michigan 22 (0/9/12/1)
#25 Miami 30 (0/18/12/0)

#29 Boise State 21 (1/7/10/3)
#37 Texas Tech 30 (0/7/6/16/1)
#52 ECU 17 (0/3/10/4)
#62 Florida State 24 (0/7/11/6)
#73 South Carolina 22 (0/4//4/14) *Former BSU HC Spencer Danielson)
#95 James Madison 15 (0/0/12/3)
#115 FAU 14 (0/0/5/9)
#117 Liberty 22 (0/0/2/18/2)
#128 #25 Air Force 8 (0/1/5/1/1)
#133 Buffalo 7 (0/0/3/4)
#134 UAB 5 (0/0/4/1)

[Deuce2223]

Re: The Making of a Legend Part II "It's Miller Time".. CFB25

2032 TOP-25 PRESEASON POLL

(Overall/Offense/Defense)

#1 Alabama (89/90/89)
#2 USC (85/85/85)
#3 Penn State (89/89/89)
#4 Oregon (87/86/89)
#5 FIU (91/91/92)
#6 Virginia Tech (85/84/86)
#7 Miami (89/89/89)
#8 Notre Dame (90/91/90)
#9 Texas (91/91/92)
#10 TCU (86/86/87)
#11 Maryland (86/86/87)
#12 Kansas State (87/86/89)
#13 Kentucky (86/86/86)
#14 BYU (84/84/84)
#15 Arkansas (80/82/80)
#16 Virginia (80/81/80)
#17 Texas A&M (90/89/91)
#18 Washington (88/87/89)
#19 Georgia (92/92/92)
#20 Ohio State (89/89/89)
#21 Northwestern (81/82/81)
#22 Oklahoma State (82/85/80)
#23 James Madison (80/82/79)
#24 Louisville (82/82/82)
#25 Oklahoma (90/91/90)


The Top-10 doesn't shock me but I will say I am shocked that FIU's roster is as highly rated as it is with all the Transfers off the roster.. The ACC looks tough with 3 teams in the Top10 and Maryland sitting there at #11 and Virginia at #16.

I was shocked to see Ohio State ranked coming off a 7-6 season.. I am also surprised with how high team team is rated, I got a great QB and RB but my 0-Line and D-Line depth is gone as is the LB's. My CB's are solid and there is alot of depth.

The Big Ten looks to be even tougher the the ACC with 3 teams in the Top-5 plus a 90 Overall Notre Dame team sitting at #8 plus Washington at #18 and that doesn't even include Nebraska (87/87/87) ,Michigan (89/90/89) or Stanford (88/87/89).

I am not sure what to do with the Pac-12/16.. They don't have a single team ranked in the Top-10.. Boise State is the highest rated team at (86/87/86) yet CUSA has 3 teams #13 Kentucky, #23 James Madison and #24 Louisville.

[redsox907]

Re: The Making of a Legend Part II "It's Miller Time".. CFB25

What is Ohio State's prestige now? Never seen them miss out on so many transfer recruits lol usually they're adding 85+ OVR players to be their 4th stringer

Big Ten is stacked but I have a feeling Coach Miller injects some life into the Buckeyes