Northwestern University Athletics
Football Ranked 16th by CBSsportline.com
6/1/2001 12:00:00 AM | Football
June 1, 2001
EVANSTON, Ill. - The Northwestern University football team ranks 16th in the CBSsportsline.com's latest college football poll. Senior writer Dennis Dodd said, "No. 16 Northwestern solidified itself as the Big Ten favorite with a solid spring. Coach Randy Walker has promised a better defense and an even faster offense. We believe him."
Florida is the article's top pick.
The Top 25, as selected by CBSsportsline.com
1. Florida
2. Oklahoma
3. Miami
4. Virginia Tech
5. Tennessee
6. Oregon
7. Texas
8. LSU
9. Georgia Tech
10. Washington
11. Nebraska
12. Florida State
13. Kansas State
14. Oregon State
15. South Carolina
16. Northwestern
Dodd: "Defense will be better. Offense is a given...the Wildcats really are the best team in the Big Ten."
17. Clemson
18. UCLA
19. Michigan
20. Colorado State
21. Georgia
22. Notre Dame
23. Mississippi State
24. Louisville
25. UNLV
