- FSU checks in at No. 4 in Mark Schlabach of ESPN's latest top 25 rankings behind No. 1 Alabama, second-ranked Clemson, and No. 3 Michigan. The Seminoles return more players from last year than any of the teams above them in the list but the lack of a definite quarterback at this point casts some doubt in Schlabach's mind.
4. Florida State Seminoles
2015 record: 10-3, 6-2 ACC
Returning starters: 11 offense, 6 defense, 1 special teams
Key losses: CB Jalen Ramsey, DT Nile Lawrence-Stample, LB Reggie Northrup, LB Terrance Smith, FS Lamarcus Brutus, QB Everett Golson, K Roberto Aguayo
Post-spring outlook: With incumbent quarterback Sean Maguire sitting out the spring while he recovers from a broken ankle, redshirt freshman Deondre Francois gave FSU coach Jimbo Fisher plenty to think about heading into the summer.