With college football season on the horizon, ESPN Chalk's college football experts -- Phil Steele, "Stanford Steve" Coughlin and Chris Fallica -- combine to give you betting previews of the top 25 teams, according to the ESPN College Football Rankings. They break down each team's strengths and weaknesses, along with season win total bets and national title odds.
Odds from Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook as of Tuesday, Aug. 22.
Miami Hurricanes
National title odds: 60-1 (opened 30-1)
Season win total: 9
FPI win total projection: 9.2
Phil Steele
Strengths: The defensive front seven is one of the best in the country. Last season their starting linebackers were all true freshmen, and now they have experience. I rate their defensive line fourth best in the country. The Hurricanes also have my No. 14-rated offensive line, return their 1,000-yard rusher in Mark Walton and top wide receiver in Ahmmon Richards. They also have my No. 15 special-teams squad.
Weaknesses: With Brad Kaaya leaving