Top 5 College Football Season 2021 Favorites

The COVID-19 pandemic that has raged around the world since mid-2020 has had many impacts on sports. One of the most felt was the absence of fans in stadiums and arenas. As much as some places have released audiences with restrictions, the vast majority of games were empty, giving the viewer the feeling of watching a big video game on the mute. Among all the events, one that most missed the human warmth in the stands was undoubtedly college football.

Much of the magic of college football comes from outside the 4 lines: passionate fans, stadiums packed week after week, bands making a spectacle and urging the audience to make a deafening noise: without any of that, 2020 was a colorless year on the fields College students. Fortunately, with advanced vaccinations in the US in 2021, everything will return to normal and we should have full stands. Thinking about it and already excited, we separated the top 5 candidates for the title of the season.

5 – Texas A&M

Why is it favorite? Going to season four under coach Jimbo Fisher, Texas A&M showed evolution every year and in 2020 hit the crossbar, ranking fifth in the rankings, being the first team out of the playoffs. His biggest mission will be to beat Alabama and play in the SEC final, which could give him the passport to the decisive knockout.

Who to keep an eye on? DeMarvin Leal is one of the best defenders in the country: versatile, he plays well both at the front and mid-line, being able to consistently create pressure on the opposing quarterback. It’s also worth keeping an eye out for good running back Isaiah Spiller, who should be the Aggies’ main offensive weapon.

One of my favorite prospects to watch in my 2022 #NFLDraft prep has been Texas A&M DL/EDGE DeMarvin Leal (@boimarv9).

Freakish athlete at 290 pounds with insane burst and agility who eats gaps well in the run game. Top-10 talent in next year’s class. pic.twitter.com/2D3COlKgAl

— Jacob Infante (@jacobinfante24) June 12, 2021

4- Ohio State

Why is it favorite? Since 2019 the team has only lost two games, both in the playoffs. Its dominance in the Big Ten conference is growing and even traditional rivals like Michigan, Penn State and Wisconsin have not been able to face the team led by Ryan Day. This advantage is explicit in the recruitment of new talent, where the advantage over other teams becomes even more explicit. Preparing to go strong and finally win the national championship will be the biggest challenge for the Buckeyes.

Who to keep an eye on? Chris Olave is a wide receiver who was expected in the last Draft, but he resolves to return to the final year of his eligibility. With very safe hands – he only had one drop in 2020 – he should become the trusted quarterback who replaces Justin Fields, earning a lot of targets as a result and boosting his quote.

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