Oklahoma State is the Most Improved NCAAF Team, Here's Why You Should Back the Cowboys to Make a Bowl Game

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.When discussing the most improved teams in college football, you can look at it from a couple of different angles: most improved in terms of wins from last year, and most improved in terms of power ratings.

In this article, I will discuss my five most improved teams in both win total improvement and upgraded power rating, while also giving you some college football picks to consider.Most improved teams in college football in 2026PickOdds Oklahoma State Over 5.5 wins-166 Virginia Tech Over 6.

5 wins-150 UCLA Over 5.5 wins-180 Air Force Over 6.5 wins-165 Liberty to make the CFP+12000Oklahoma State Over 5.

5 winsThe Oklahoma State Cowboys are my most improved team both in my power ratings (I’ve upgraded them 14.5 points), and in my projected season wins, as I have them going from 1-11 to 6-6.The Cowboys have a new head coach in Eric Morris, who brings 16 transfers from North Texas with him.

North Texas had the No. 1 offense in the country last year in both yardage and points, and most of those key players have transferred to Oklahoma State. That includes quarterback Drew Mestemaker, who led the nation in passing a year ago with 4,379 yards.

Running back Caleb Hawkins also transfers in after leading the nation with 25 rushing touchdowns.Oklahoma State ranked No. 134 in scoring offense last year, averaging just 14.

2 points per game. I’m expecting them to double that output this season. If that happens, Oklahoma State can go from a 4-20 record the last two years to bowl eligibility this year.

Virginia Tech Over 6.5 winsI’ve upgraded the Virginia Tech Hokies power rating by 11.5 points this offseason.

That means I would favor Virginia Tech by 11.5 over last year’s Virginia Tech team. I have Virginia Tech projected to go 7-5 after they went just 3-9 a year ago.

While I don’t think James Franklin is a Top 10 coach in college football, I do think he’s a great fit for Virginia Tech. He has alre