Now that the first BCS poll is out, college football fans across the nation can revel in BCS champion predictions. Well, it’s no different for us here at OG, so here are five teams (in no particular order) that you should keep your eye on as we get down to business in NCAA football.

BSU Broncos
Plenty of people are likely shocked by the no. 4 spot being occupied by the Broncos in the initial polls. Especially if they saw their game against Tulsa last week in which they struggled to maintain their 28-21 win. However, what will likely save this team, and give them a decent shot at a BCS bowl is their schedule. They’re set to finish off the season against some pretty easy teams with the only real competition coming from Idaho. The Vandals are currently 6-1 overall and 3-0 in the WAC. Though they’re staring down a 10 game loss against BSU, they’re likely looking for some major retribution in this intense rivalry. Will they be able to put a kink in Boise’s BCS dreams? It will definitely be something to watch.

USC Trojans
This is another team that will likely succeed because of their easy schedule. The Trojans are ranked no. 7 in the initial polls, and it looks like things could get better for them. Their biggest obstacle will be Oregon. They’ll need to beat both the Ducks and the Beavers if they want to secure their place in a BCS bowl. The first is coming up this Saturday at home for the Trojans. That’s good news for their BCS campaign, but it doesn’t exactly hand it to them. The Beavers were looking good against Stanford, and with Jacquizz Rodgers rushing for 189 yards and 4 touchdowns they are a strong team. If USC can pull off the win, the Ducks on the 31st will be another crucial game. Definitely worth watching to see if they can pull it off.

Cincinnati Bearcats
The Bearcats are sitting pretty at no. 5 in the ratings, but will they be able to stay there? They’re finishing off their season against some pretty tough competition. Two key games will be against West Virginia and Pittsburgh with the latter posing the biggest threat. The Bearcats are 6-0 so far this season, and won last Thursday even after losing starting quarterback Tony Pike to a sprained wrist. Pittsburgh has a habit of shutting down the Bearcats’ BCS dreams, so it’ll be great to see if they can overcome.

Alabama Crimson Tide
The Tide is ranked at no. 2 just behind the Gators, but they’ve got a couple of important games coming up that could change things for them. Before we leap forward to their game against LSU (which many consider to be the most crucial), let’s not discount their upcoming game against Tennessee. This is their chance to earn some extra BCS points by clobbering the Volunteers. Plus, they’d hate for their BCS run to get cancelled before it even gets started. A loss to Tennessee would definitely be bad. After Tennessee, November 7 will see them host LSU. If they can remain undefeated after that tough game, an SEC championship against the Gators is in the cards.

Florida Gators
Florida is currently the no. 1 ranked team in the BCS, but expect their numbers to drop as their season rolls on. They’ve been struggling in recent weeks, and have, up until now, had a pretty easy schedule – beating only one ranked team (LSU). Things are only going to get harder as they’ll be facing some pretty tough teams in Mississippi State, Georgia, Vanderbilt, Florida International and Florida State. Though with the help of Heisman candidate Tim Tebow, the team’s chances are still looking pretty good. They’ll need to pull out a convincing win against the Gamecocks and it should be smooth sailing for the Gators until the SEC championship game.

Keep an eye on these teams as the BCS race starts to heat up. And remember that BetUS has you covered on all of the NCAA football odds. They’re currently offering some pretty interesting odds, including the following:

Boise State Broncos v Hawaii Warriors
Pointspread
Broncos: -25 -110
Warriors: +25 -110

USC Trojans v Oregon State Beavers
Pointspread
Beavers: +21 -110
Trojans: -21 -110

Florida Gators v Mississippi State Bulldogs
Pointspread
Gators: -23 -110
Bulldogs: +23 -110

There are many more on offer at BetUS as the weekend will see plenty of games kicking off. Check it out to take a punt on your favorite college teams.