We’re close to starting another exciting college football season. Soon it will be time to start checking those college football lines and placing bets.

Here’s a quick rundown of 25 teams you need to keep your eye on this upcoming season. And it should come as no surprise that USC is one of the top teams in 2007.

1. USC
2. Texas
3. Wisconsin
4. West Virginia
5. LSU
6. Michigan
7. Oklahoma
8. Florida
9. Virginia Tech
10. California
11. Ohio State
12. Louisville
13. UCLA
14. Georgia
15. Penn State
16. Georgia Tech
17. Nebraska
18. Tennessee
19. Auburn
20. Hawaii
21. Oregon State
22. Miami
23. Texas A&M
24. TCU
25. Rutgers

What team is missing that you think will end up in the top 25 at the end of the season? I’ve seen Rutgers listed as high as the top 10. Considering they’ve only won 11 games twice in 137 years, I’m betting they won’t repeat last season’s miracle.

In fact, one of the early season college football picks might be to bet against Rutgers.

How about USC? Some are claiming that their weak schedule unfairly puts them in the spotlight.

Where’s Arkansas? It’s quite possible that they finish in the top 25 and they may make a big run this season.

This is going to be one great college football season.