Who will be the BCS Champions of the 2008-09 NCAA College Football Season?

The 2008-09 NCAA College Football season is here and teams are once again set for new challenges, victories and setbacks. Looking back at the two 2007 BCS finalists; LSU Tigers and Ohio State Buckeyes, both these teams have made, in one way or the other, significant roster changes.

Starting off with the LSU Tigers, the Tigers do not need their quarterback to be great, but they need him to be consistent and a leader just like Matt Flynn was last season. Even without Early Doucet, the receiving corps will help out the new man under center. Brandon LaFell could emerge as the new top receiver if he can get over his habit of dropping passes and Demetrius Byrd is a threat to score every time the ball is thrown in his direction.

Overall there is enough talent to win another BCS national championship, but a whole slew of inexperienced players better be experienced by the time the big conference games come around.

For the Ohio State Buckeyes, the 2008 version of the OSU offense should be exciting to watch. Nine starters will return on the offensive side of the ball and fans in Columbus, OH are ready for the Buckeyes to start this season and make another run at the BCS Championship Game. Although, what they do if they get there is definitely the question. The defense will be stifling, but turnovers will be a focus. Last season the Buckeyes did not create turnovers as often as Coach Jim Tressel would like to see. With stars at nearly every position on defense, opponents will find it difficult to match the output of the Ohio State offense.

The Ohio State Buckeyes have a huge test in their third game when they play at USC. This game will play a major role in the National Championship run for the Buckeyes. Two Big Ten games away from The Horseshoe could be problematic when the Buckeyes play at Wisconsin and at Illinois. Michigan comes to play in Columbus this year, and the new look Wolverines with Rich Rodriguez will look to spoil the Buckeyes shot at a third straight shot at the BCS Title. There is no hiding that the expectations in Ohio are nothing short of 12 wins in the regular season capped off with a win in January.