Here are the five teams we think will be most heavily used online, plus one more that may sneak its way into more online games this year. You’ll notice several familiar teams, but there may be a surprise or two this year as well.



1. Ohio State – Everybody knows scrambling QB’s rule the online world, and Terrelle Pryor puts Ohio State at the top of our list. The Buckeyes will also return a ton of talent from last year to go with Pryor. An outstanding offensive line will mean Pryor will have time to run around and make things happen, and Brandon Saine and Boom Herron are no slouches at the running back position. Couple that offense with what will likely be one of the top rated defenses in NCAA 11, and the home field advantage of the ‘Shoe, and you have a team that will be heavily used online.


2. Alabama – Anyone who isn’t scrambling around with Pryor will want to tote the rock with Heisman winner Mark Ingram. WR Julio Jones could end up as the highest rated receiver in the game, so when not running with Ingram Alabama users can have a field day with Jones. The Tide do lose some stars on defense, but with so much returning from a National Championship team, Alabama is the odds on favorite to win it again this year, and that means everyone will want to play with the Tide online.

3. Michigan – Despite the recent struggles in real life, the Wolverines are still one of the most heavily used teams online. That won’t change this year. With EA advertising its new “120 Ways to Win” feature, users will finally be able to run schemes such as the no-huddle spread used by Coach Rich Rodriguez. With the option to have access to the entire playbook while never huddling, you can bet teams will take full advantage of the no-huddle online. Factor in two speedy QB’s in Tate Forcier and Denard Robinson, and you can be certain the Wolverines will be well represented online.




4. Florda – You may see a little less of the Gators online this year with QB Tim Tebow no longer around, but Florida will still be used heavily. QB John Brantley will be a solid passer, and for those users that still want to run trick plays and take advantage of speed, take a look at Florida’s speedy skill players: RB’s Jeff Demps and Emmanuel Moody and WR Deonte Thompson. Throw in Chris Rainey, who will likely see time at both positions, and Florida has boat loads of speed on offense. Oh and last time we checked, they are still Florida, so plenty of people will be rolling with the Gators online.

5. Georgia Tech – Tech is kind of the sneaky pick on this list. With the all-new locomotion system in NCAA 11 and the supposed fixed option blocking, the Yellow Jackets could become one of the more heavily used teams online. A lot of users are dying for a fun new system to run, and Georgia Tech’s flexbone offense might fill that need. Star FB Jonathan Dwyer is gone, as is WR Demaryius Thomas, but QB Josh Nesbitt is a great running QB and the different running variations are limitless with this offense. Look for more and more users to use the Yellow Jackets online as they begin to experiment with Tech’s very fun offense.

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