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per Athlons:
The offensive line is often the most overlooked position for any college football team. While the linemen in the trenches don’t get enough credit, they are often the most important piece to a successful offense. Flashy skill talent and quarterbacks take home all of the accolades and headlines, but neither position can thrive without a solid offensive line.
Which teams are strongest in the trenches heading into the 2015 season? Five SEC teams rank among college football's best lines, while Ohio State and Michigan State give the Big Ten two teams inside of the top three.
How did we come up with these rankings? A couple of factors were considered. Depth, overall talent, production, level of competition and projected output in 2015 all factored into the rankings for the backfield. While some teams may have experienced a down year last season, having a different quarterback or a change of scheme can make a huge difference. These rankings reflect projection for 2015, not solely what teams have accomplished in 2014.
20. Oregon
21. Pittsburgh
22. Wisconsin
23. Kansas State
24. Indiana
25. North Carolina
26. Minnesota
27. Oklahoma State
28. Michigan
29. Texas
30. Bowling Green
http://athlonsports.com/college-football/college-footballs-top-30-offensive-lines-2015
Go Gophers!!
The offensive line is often the most overlooked position for any college football team. While the linemen in the trenches don’t get enough credit, they are often the most important piece to a successful offense. Flashy skill talent and quarterbacks take home all of the accolades and headlines, but neither position can thrive without a solid offensive line.
Which teams are strongest in the trenches heading into the 2015 season? Five SEC teams rank among college football's best lines, while Ohio State and Michigan State give the Big Ten two teams inside of the top three.
How did we come up with these rankings? A couple of factors were considered. Depth, overall talent, production, level of competition and projected output in 2015 all factored into the rankings for the backfield. While some teams may have experienced a down year last season, having a different quarterback or a change of scheme can make a huge difference. These rankings reflect projection for 2015, not solely what teams have accomplished in 2014.
20. Oregon
21. Pittsburgh
22. Wisconsin
23. Kansas State
24. Indiana
25. North Carolina
26. Minnesota
27. Oklahoma State
28. Michigan
29. Texas
30. Bowling Green
http://athlonsports.com/college-football/college-footballs-top-30-offensive-lines-2015
Go Gophers!!