10. TCU
Why they'll win:
So what if the Horned Frogs play in the Mountain West? They're still a team to be reckoned with. Texas Christian University returns nine players to a defensive unit that was considered one of the nation's best, while talented tailback Aaron Brown anchors the offense.
Why they won't:
The Frogs need to settle on a quarterback, and they need to do it now. They open with Baylor and then head to Texas and Air Force—all within the first 13 days of September.
Competitive edge:
TCU is widely considered the best team from a non-BCS conference.
Key games:
September 8, at Texas; September 13, at Air Force; October 18, Utah; November 8, at BYU ©
"All-South Top 10" is from the September 2007 issue of Southern Living.
