Which college football teams will bounce back or disappoint in 2024?

Yahoo Sports’ Caroline Fenton looks at a trio of teams (Georgia, Utah and Florida State) to predict which teams will get back on track and which will struggle after disappointing finishes to the 2023 campaign.

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So who could bounce back in this 2024 season?

It’s hard to justify saying Georgia is bouncing back after a 12-game season record last year, but the Bulldogs fell short in the playoffs and that has become the expectation in Athens. Georgia is expected to be back in the championship conversation with quarterback Carson Beck entering Year 2 and Mike Bobo’s offense, a system he thrived in the second half of last year in addition to one of the deepest rosters and best head coaches in college football.

Another team that could bounce back is Utah, whose 2023 campaign was plagued by injuries that resulted in a No. 8 record and No. 5 finish on an abysmal offense, but starting quarterback Cam Rising is back and healthy for Year 5 with explosive threats around him.

The youngsters have earned a reputation for having big, hard-hitting defensive fronts and this season should be no different if they can stay healthy.

Their first year in the Big 12 is expected to be in the CFP. One team that could disappoint this year after a disappointing end to the 2023 season is Florida State.

The Seminoles lost quarterback Jordan Travis, leading rusher Trey Benson and their top three receivers, Keon Coleman, Johnny Wilson and tight end Jem Bell defensively, and will have to replace three of their top pass-catchers, defensive tackles Braden Fisk and Jared Verse and linebacker Ken DeLoach.

That’s a lot to say the least.

Now, Florida State’s roster still has plenty of talent, including former Clemson and Oregon State quarterback DJ U.

And there’s plenty of confidence in head coach Mike Norvell, but the mound might have too much newness to repeat last season’s magic.

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