2. Louisiana Tech (2-0, 0-0)--Louisiana Tech improved their record to
2-0 on the season scoring 56 points yet again winning 56-37 over the Rice Owls.
The Bulldogs are led by the #9 rushing attack in the country putting up 289
yards per game on the year. Previous: Defeated Rice 56-37, Next: @Illinois.
3. Boise State (1-1, 0-0)--Putting behind them the blown chances in a
17-13 loss to #13 Michigan State, the Boise State Broncos relied on a strong
running game in a 39-12 win over Miami OH. 6th-year senior DJ Harper ran for a
career high 162 yards in the win. Previous: Defeated Miami OH 39-12, Next: BYU.
4. Brigham Young (2-1)--With the last "Holy War" being played
for the time being, the BYU Cougars will be thinking about missed chances and
missed field goals in their 24-21 loss to Utah Saturday night. The Cougars must
put that game behind them quickly with a short week leading up to a Thursday
night road game versus #24 Boise State. Previous: Lost to Utah 24-21, Next: @Boise
State.
5. Toledo (2-1, 0-0)--Despite not looking like the normal explosive offense
that Toledo has seen this season, the Rockets won a hard fought 27-15 game over
Bowling Green Saturday. Quarterback Terrance Owens has 737 yards passing and 6
touchdowns on the season. Previous: Defeated Bowling Green 27-15, Next: Coastal
Carolina.
6. Nevada (2-1, 0-0)--Nevada was pushed more than expected in a 45-34
win over FCS team Northwestern State Saturday night. Running back Stefphon
Jefferson is the nation's second leading rushing with 529 yards and 5 touchdowns. Previous: Defeated
Northwestern State 45-34, Next: @Hawaii.
7. Tulsa (2-1, 0-0)--Behind a very balanced offense, the Tulsa Golden
Hurricanes rolled to a 66-16 win over FCS team Nicholls State Saturday. The
Golden Hurricanes are running the ball for 285 yards a game which is much
needed after losing all conference quarterback GJ Kinne to graduation.
Previous: Defeated Nicholls State, Next: Fresno State.
8. Northern Illinois (2-1, 0-0)--With quarterback Jordan Lynch getting
into the groove of things, the Northern Illinois Huskies are now 2-1 on the
season. The Huskies are one defensive stop from being 3-0 and higher up on the
top 10 list. Prevoius: Defeated Army 41-40, Next: Kansas.
9. Western Kentucky (2-1, 0-0)--With a 32-31 overtime win over the
Kentucky Wildcats, the Hilltoppers have set themselves up well for a potential
bowl berth this fall. WKU dominated the Wildcats but were still able to pull
out the win after being forced to overtime. WKU has won 8 of their last 10
games with the only losses coming to #1 LSU in 2011 and #1 Alabama this year. Many
eyes will be on the Hilltoppers with a home game versus a young Southern Miss
squad. Previous: Defeated Kentucky 32-31, Next: Southern Miss.
10. Louisiana Monroe (1-1, 0-0)--The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks are 1-1
versus the SEC west after pushing Auburn to the limit Saturday afternoon. The
Warhawks have the 11th ranked passing game in the country and quarterback
Kolton Browning has accounted for 8 touchdowns on the season passing and
running. Can the Warhawks keep up with another big game, this time at home,
versus Big 12 foe Baylor. Previous: Lost to Auburn 31-28, Next: Baylor.
Outside looking in: Utah State, Louisiana, Arkansas State, Marshall
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