The 2023 college football season is a month from completion, but that’s not preventing us from looking ahead to what could happen in 2024.
The Texas Longhorns have a real chance to win a national title this season, but their prospects are strong next year as well. The return of starting quarterback Quinn Ewers greatly improves their chances despite entering the team’s first season of SEC play.
There could be a talent vacuum in other conferences. Ohio State lost its starting quarterback to the transfer portal and it’s uncertain who it will start next season. Washington quarterback Michael Penix departs for the NFL after this season, while Michigan is set to lose key contributors as well.
We can reliably assume some of the better teams will find solid replacements in the transfer portal. It will likely be the usual suspects that land among college football’s best annually.
Let’s give an early projection for the Top 25 for the 2024 season.