By Nick Kosko, 247Sports:Â College football generally has favorites that have a run of a few years at the top. Heading into 2021, the big ones are Alabama, Clemson and Ohio State again.
But, college football expert Phil Steele has some teams that you should pay attention to early on. These are his surprises this season, as in ones that can disrupt the flow of the favorites.
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