I think OSU has a ton of returning starters back as well. Until someone hands their asses to them in a couple of games outside the BCS championship, ESPN and others will honk the Buckeye bobo all year.
But, whatever. I think the SEC has gotten it's share of love since 2004. Florida got it's shot by backing into the game and then LSU....wow, did they ever get a gift...is handed a Christmas present with 2 losses. Both kicked the damn door down but the fact is, they are SEC teams and I think the nation finally recognizes any 1-2 loss SEC team is most likely deserving of it's shot.