Five programs hoping to conquer SEC monster

In fact, Discover Orange Bowl-bound Florida State looks right on track to burst nationally after signing the No. 1-rated class in 2011 and the No. 2 class last year. Now, if FSU can endure the losses of defensive coordinator Mark Stoops, defensive ends coach D.J. Eliot and running backs coach Eddie Gran, a recruiting linchpin, its rise may continue. So far, top pledges like running back Ryan Green and linebacker E.J. Levenberry Jr. have remained strong.