By far, Fall is our favorite season; it reminds us of the first days of school, and a certain aroma in the outdoor air that still brings a smile to our face. Ah, the halcyon days of our youth, where, with giddy anticipation, the only question during the first week of school would be: What hot girls are in our classes? Whoever said growing up sucks had it right. At any rate, this fall, we have already negotiated the necessary sofa time for most Saturdays (and Sundays for the NFL), so that we can bring you the occasional live-blog and (hopefully), astute and comedic analysis. Here’s how we think the Top 10 will shake out once the National Champion is crowded. Have at it.

10. Miami – Which number will be higher: the number of players arrested and/or suspended or victories by the Hurricanes?
9. California – If these guys didn’t have to open with a road game at always-rowdy Tennessee, and later have to travel to USC …
8. LSU – Hurting on defense a bit, but with healthy QB JaMarcus Russell, LSU is still one of the best teams in the SEC.
7. West Virginia – We’re still puzzled as to why WVU felt the need to spy on Marshall practices this summer.Only one loss for WVU this year, and it’ll be in a BCS game.
6. Florida State – Stop with the head scratching – just because nobody else has them in the Top 10 doesn’t mean the Noles won’t be there. Love the offense.
5. Texas – Colt McCoy and Jevan Snead sound like characters from The Fall Guy.
4. Ohio State – Nine starters must be replaced on defense. And yes, the Buckeyes will lose at Texas.
3. USC – We always liked Josh Booty, even though he flamed out in the NFL; we like John David Booty, too, and we think he’ll make a fine NFL quarterback.
2. Auburn – Green-ish defense will look good because the biggest tests – namely, LSU – visit Jordan Hare Stadium.
1. Notre Dame – Whatever you’re doing Thanksgiving weekend, be sure to free up Saturday night for ND’s trip to USC. Because that’s the only challenging road game for the Irish.