ESPN.com Preseason Power Rankings 2013
8. Louisville
Louisville is the unquestioned favorite to win the American Athletic Conference for two reasons -- preseason Heisman hopeful Teddy Bridgewater returns, along with 18 starters on offense and defense. Bridgewater and Louisville got folks across the nation talking after their upset win over Florida in the Allstate Sugar Bowl, and the momentum from that victory last January has carried over into the spring and now into August. Coach Charlie Strong has the most talented team he has ever fielded in Louisville, and many expect an undefeated season given its schedule. Louisville has no preseason Top 25 teams on the slate and should be favored in all its games. -- Andrea Adelson
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