SI rates the SEC as the toughest conference, as I believe they will have 5 teams in the top 20. Good call that I would agree with.
To be honest, I think it's anyone's year this year. I think USC has lost too much firepower to win it all, but the fact they play in the weak PAC-10 helps their chances. Texas scares me too, even without Young they will be able to run the ball with ease with their fat O-LIne and Benson running behind them. And that will make it easier for whoever their QB ends up being to throw some saftey passes.
West Virginia could win it all also, but I think they will choke under the spotlight that will be on them.
I will have to go with OSU for two simple reasons: Their offense will be the best in the country, and I'm a a Bucknut.
O-H-I-O and Go Mounties!