It's never too early to start thinking about next season according to Athlon Sports. That is why they are already out with "a very, very, very early look" at how the top 25 might appear when their 2012 college football magazine is released next year.
Not surprising is that LSU is still ranked #1 in the nation, but what is a surprise is to see Florida State at #8. Boise State debuts at #20, and is the only Mountain West Conference team included in their rankings. TCU will be in the Big12 next season and ranked at #25.
You can see the complete list after the jump:
1. LSU
2. USC
3. Oregon
4. Alabama
5. Georgia
6. Ohio State
7. Oklahoma
8. Florida State
9. Michigan
10. Virginia Tech
11. Arkansas
12. Clemson
13. Michigan State
14. Nebraska
15. South Carolina
16. Notre Dame
17. Texas
18. West Virginia
19. Wisconsin
20. Boise State
21. Baylor
22. Kansas State
23. Louisville
24. Washington
25. TCU
Others on the Athlon Sports watch list were Arizona State, Auburn, California, Florida, Georgia Tech, Iowa, North Carolina, Oklahoma State, Stanford, and Utah.