Asmussen's way-too-early Top 10 for 2018

Wisconsin quarterback Alex Hornibrook looks to pass, during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla.News-Gazette college football writer Bob Asmussen is also an AP Top 25 voter. Here are his 10 best teams going into the 2018 season:

1. Wisconsin

Easy call. Why? Because the entire starting offensive line returns, including a pair of All-American candidates. Jonathan Taylor is a superstar and Alex Hornibrook is ready to shine. The Badgers will be 13-0 going into the College Football Playoff.

2. Alabama

First task for offensive coordinator Mike Locksley: Figure out the starting quarterback. Tua Tagovailoa and Jalen…