10. Notre Dame - The first three represent "honorable mentions" on my rebuilds. One could argue that Norte Dame is already a power since they have made the playoffs more recently. That's why I have them lowest on the list. But they have no title since 88 and while good, can't get over the hump.
9. Penn State - Another one that is good but can't get over the hump. Getting Penn State to dethrone Ohio State and Michigan would a lot of fun.
8. Tennessee - The Vols have been on an upswing as of late but still haven't gotten back to a SEC title game. The have a rich history and bringing them back could be fun.
7. Oklahoma State - Are they the clear front runner of the Big 12 now that Texas and OU have left for the SEC? Maybe you can make sure they run the place.
6. Louisville - Right on the verge is seems all the time. Maybe you can be the one to get them to finally make that jump. And the new 17 member ACC would be a fun challenge.
5. Iowa - This team has been in the fight a few times but can't seem to become a power. And you get the cool wave at the children's hospial animation for every home game.
4. Auburn - Take on Alabama right in their own backyard. This one might be a challenge but Auburn has climbed that mountain before. Can you make them the dominate team of the state?
3. Florida - The Gators have been trying to claw back since Urban Meyer left. The program has been stuck in the middle of the pack. Can you be the guy to get them back to the promise land?
2. Wisconsin - Always in the hunt but can't seem to get in the national titel race. Expanded playoffs could help. Maybe you can become the team in the Big 10.
1. Ole Miss - This program is on the rise and has a lot of hope and expectations going into this season. They could be a lot of fun to control and push them over the hump. They are on the verge it seems but we've heard that before. Maybe you can finally make it happen.
Any thoughts on your "on the verge" schools? I most likely will do another post for "next tier" schools that aren't really rebuilds but haven't knocked through. No point in doing a non-power five list on this one because in the current landscape, if you're not Power Five,(Power Four now? Force of habit sayinf Five.) you're not on the verge.
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