20 teams that can win it all

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Getty ImagesWhich team will win the BCS title this season?

In each of the past eight seasons, the two BCS Championship Game participants have entered that season in the top 20 of PFEI, Brian Fremeau's five-year program efficiency metric (for a full explanation of how it works, click here).

From May 21 through June 15, ESPN Insider will be running preview articles on each of the teams in the top 20 of this year's rankings, using stats and analysis (with the help of ESPN's Stats & Information Group) to evaluate the BCS title candidacies for each, in addition to providing their projected records.

(Note: Ohio State checks in at No. 9, so even though the Buckeyes are ineligible to compete in the postseason, we'll have a preview on them as well.)

Find the links for each preview below as they are posted.

20 teams that can win it all

Texas
The defense could be elite, but will the quarterback play catch up?

Clemson
The Tigers have the potential to again be very good -- and very volatile -- in 2012.

South Carolina
Are the Gamecocks ready to take another big step this season?

TCU
Can the Horned Frogs' defense keep up with the Big 12's explosive offenses?

Arkansas
Bobby Petrino left behind a lot of talent. Can the Razorbacks win without him?

West Virginia
The Mountaineers' offense could be even better in Year 2 under Dana Holgorsen.

Georgia
Are the Bulldogs ready to challenge the likes of Alabama and LSU for the SEC crown?

Wisconsin
To join the BCS title conversation, the Badgers have to figure out how to replace Russell Wilson.

Florida State
EJ Manuel has the potential to take the Seminoles to new heights in 2012.

Boise State
Chris Petersen is facing a challenging reloading project in 2012, starting at the QB position.

Stanford
The Cardinal have enough key pieces coming back to contend in Year 1 of the post-Andrew Luck era.

Ohio State
The Buckeyes could post one of the nation's biggest turnarounds behind sophomore QB Braxton Miller.

Virginia Tech
The Hokies will feature a lot of new faces, but QB Logan Thomas could be in for a huge year.

Oklahoma State
Mike Gundy's team has the potential to be very good again in 2012.

USC
The Trojans are bringing back a ton of talent on both sides of the ball.

Florida
The Gators struggled last season, but there are enough pieces in place for them to make a run.

Oregon
The Ducks' defense could be just as good as their high-powered offense this season.

Oklahoma
There are reasons to believe the Sooners could be better on both sides of the ball in 2012.

LSU
The Tigers' D will be dominant yet again, and the offense could look to air it out more.

Alabama
Last year's champs will be right back in the BCS title mix again this season.

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