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Our experts pick 1997's highs and lows. Click below.

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Overrated   Washington State   The third best team in the Pac-10 is Michigan's dream opponent in the Rose Bowl

Underrated   Peyton Manning, Tennessee   When you eliminate the hype, he still had a Heisman season

Annoying   Bill Snyder, Kansas State   It's impossible to get excited about Snyder's Wildcats until they play—and beat—a Top 10 team

Breakthrough   Corby Jones, Missouri   Can't wait to see him battle Cade McNown and Donovan McNabb for '98 All-America QB slot

Uplifting   Noah Brindise, Florida   Fifth-year former walk-on QB waited his turn, then steadied the shaky Gators until Doug Johnson regained his form

MVP   Peyton Manning, Tennessee   Where would the Vols be without him?

 

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