College Football Outpost's G5 Top 10 Rankings (11/28/17): The Trojans Are Back

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It has been a wild roller coaster of a season for Troy. From defeating LSU to losing to South Alabama, there has rarely been a boring week for the Trojans. A few plays here and there and Troy could be sitting at 11-0 heading into a de facto Sun Belt title game. Instead, they are sitting at 9-2 and will at the very least share the Sun Belt with a win over Arkansas State.

Let's take a look at the weekly poll.

Others Receiving Votes: Houston 4, NIU 3, Ohio 3, Army 2, Arkansas State 2, Central Michigan 2. 

Voters This Week: @TheJayBir, @Sports4Heretics, @BenMoore247, @AStateFanRules, @LaTechReport, @NorthCoastBias, @cfoutpost, @HuskieUnleashed, @DPattersonTX.

College Football Outpost's G5 Top 10 Rankings (11/20/17): The AAC Is King

This week saw the top four continue to pull away from the rest of the top ten with virtually every voter ranking UCF, Memphis, Boise State, and USF in some combination of the top four. Fresno State is back in the top ten, giving the MWC three of the top ten to go along with three AAC programs. Only the Sun Belt is not in the top ten this week, but Troy is very close to giving the conference representation.

Others Receiving Votes: Troy 15, Ohio 15, Army 4, Navy 3, Houston 2. 

Voters This Week: @TheJayBir, @Sports4Heretics, @BenMoore247, @meangreennation, @LaTechReport, @NorthCoastBias, @cfoutpost, @HuskieUnleashed, @warriorboutit, @TheTowelRackWKU.

College Football Outpost's G5 Top 10 Rankings (11/13/17): Army Joins The Party

Due to some technical difficulties, the weekly G5 Top 10 is out a little later tonight than usual. We experienced a bit of upheaval throughout the top 10 with Army and Houston taking advantage in earning a spot. Overall, this was a closer than usual vote (other than the top four) with NIU and Houston only two votes ahead of Troy and North Texas.

Others Receiving Votes: North Texas 11, Troy 11, Fresno State 8, Wyoming 5, Florida International 4, Navy 1. 

Voters This Week: @TheJayBir, @Sports4Heretics, @AStateFanRules, @meangreennation, @LaTechReport, @NorthCoastBias, @cfoutpost, @HuskieUnleashed, @warriorboutit, @TheTowelRackWKU.

College Football Outpost's G5 Top 10 Rankings (11/6/17): The MAC Represents

One thing I never saw coming this week was a takeover from the MAC with three teams earning spots in the top 10. Ohio joins Toledo and NIU in the rankings, making the MAC tied for the most most represented with the AAC.

Others Receiving Votes: Houston 14, Fresno State 14, Troy 11, Army 8, Florida International 3, North Texas 3, SMU 2. 

Voters This Week: @TheJayBir, @Sports4Heretics, @AStateFanRules, @meangreennation, @LaTechReport, @NorthCoastBias, @cfoutpost, @HuskieUnleashed, @warriorboutit, @TheTowelRackWKU, @BenMoore247, @The_DailyDragon.

College Football Outpost's G5 Top 10 Rankings (10/30/17): #1 Goes Down!!!

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Apparently nothing can go according to schedule this season. South Florida looked to be in control after San Diego State failed to hold the top spot. That didn't last for long as the Bulls fell in devastating fashion to Houston on Saturday. 

The Bulls were not the only top 10 team to fall as Colorado State and Fresno State also fell, opening spots for Arkansas State and San Diego State to join the party. 

Others Receiving Votes: SMU 14, Ohio 7, Troy 6, Houston 6, Army 5, Colorado State 5, North Texas 4, Marshall 3, Florida International 3, Fresno State 2. 

Voters This Week: @TheJayBir, @Sports4Heretics, @AStateFanRules, @meangreennation, @LaTechReport, @NorthCoastBias, @cfoutpost, @HuskieUnleashed, @warriorboutit, @TheTowelRackWKU.

College Football Outpost's G5 Top 10 Rankings (10/23/17): Fresno State Joins The Party

It is amazing just what two weeks can do to a program. San Diego State went from undefeated and #1 in the poll to unranked with two straight losses. The most recent loss was a complete drubbing at the hands of Fresno State, our newest member of the rankings. Along with Fresno State hitting the top 10, we have a season-high 20 teams receiving votes in this week's poll. 

Others Receiving Votes: San Diego State 11, Troy 6, Arkansas State 6, SMU, 5, Appalachian State 4, Florida International 4, Florida Atlantic 3, Houston 2, Army 1, Ohio 3. 

Voters This Week: @TheJayBir, @Sports4Heretics, @AStateFanRules, @meangreennation, @LaTechReport, @NorthCoastBias, @BenMoore247, @cfoutpost, @HuskieUnleashed, @The_DailyDragon, @HerdNation.

College Football Outpost's G5 Top 10 Rankings (10/16/17): South Florida Leads The Way

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After one of the wildest weekends of college football that we have seen in a very long time, we have a new #1 along with two new entries to the top 10. In total, 19 different teams received votes among the 11 members that took part in the weekly poll. That is a jump from 17 teams receiving votes last week.

Let's take a look at the Post Week Seven Top 10.

Others Receiving Votes: Appalachian State 12, Houston 8, Fresno State 5, Army 4, Troy 3, Ohio 3, North Texas 1, Arkansas State 1, SMU 1. 

Voters This Week: @TheJayBir, @Sports4Heretics, @AStateFanRules, @meangreennation, @LaTechReport, @NorthCoastBias, @BenMoore247, @cfoutpost, @HuskieUnleashed, @warriorboutit, @HerdNation.  

College Football Outpost's Week One In Review

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Week one of the college football season is over for G5 programs. To be honest, it was an odd weekend with multiple power programs playing well below their expectations. From slightly rebuilding Western Michigan taking USC to the wire to UNLV dropping a matchup to Howard, nothing went according to plan.

With that said, let’s take a look back at week one.

• Most impressive win: Coastal Carolina 38, UMass 28.
• Worst Loss: Howard 43, UNLV 40.

Five storylines heading into week two:

Who will be the quarterback at Boise State?

No one is going to put the Broncos win over Troy in the College Football Hall of Fame. It was ugly and at times, just flat out hard to watch as neither team seemed to find anything positive on offense for a majority of the game.

The problem with Brett Rypien last season was his inability to find consistency. One week he looked like an All-American and the next, he looked like a backup. Partially due to a gameplan by Hasin and company and also due to how the game went, Rypien barely saw the field in the final quarter with graduate transfer Montell Cozart leading the offense. The Broncos (barely) did enough to win, but Harsin will have a whole new group of people to block on Twitter in the coming week due to his handling of the quarterback position.

Now, we have to ask if Cozart is now the #1 and Rypien is spelling him, vice versa or some other decision will be made. It seems like the Broncos will go with the same plan as in week one. Don’t worry, all Boise State has next week is a trip to #24 Washington State. No biggie.

Can South Florida start play at opening kickoff?

Does a team automatically forget how to play football with Charlie Strong as its head coach? For the second straight week, the Bulls came out poor in the opening quarter and never led until 2:43 was left in the third quarter. In the end, it was a somewhat comfortable 14-point win, but this is getting ridiculous.

If USF starts like that versus… ummm… forget that for now because their schedule is soft this year. I wouldn’t be surprised if USF is closer to #25 than #15 when the AP Poll comes out on Monday.

Western Michigan isn’t going away that easily.

Surely, the Broncos couldn’t hang with a USC team expected to play in the playoff this season after losing so many important players. They would still be good, but they were not going to be anywhere near the level of last season.

Not so fast, my friend.

With 4:37 left in the game, the Broncos were within 35-31 and had a real chance to pull the upset. A long run and a pick-six ended those hopes but told the rest of the MAC that Western Michigan isn’t going anywhere this fall.

What is even more impressive is the fact that WMU hung in there despite playing the game virtually one dimensional on offense. Jon Wassink passed for 67 yards, but a three-headed monster at running back rushed for 219 yards on 36 carries and gashed a pretty good USC defense.

Coastal gets an FBS win in its first try.

It took so many other teams multiple years to get their first win over an FBS opponent after making the jump from the FCS. Everyone assumed the Coastal Carolina would need multiple attempts to accomplish that feat, but the Chanticleers. Used a run game that basically gave a carry to anyone on the depth chart and added to the misery that is UMass football with a 38-28 win.

Osharmar Abercrombie finally got his shot at the starting position after racking up nearly 1,200 yards as a three-year backup to De’Angelo Henderson and set a career high with 149 yards on 17 carries. CCU as a whole rushed for 321 yards and four touchdowns in the win.

Service Academies represent.

Navy 42, Florida Atlantic 19. Army 64, Fordham 6. Air Force 62, VMI 0. All three service academies stepped into the 2017 season with dominant performances over outmatched programs. While none of the three teams were expected to be tested, a combined 168-25 is a pretty good weekend.

Three teams that disappointed in week one:

• MTSU: I could go on and on about the lack of defense on the part of the Blue Raiders, but this was another big game that they did not show up for. Blame the players, blame the coaches, blame whoever, but MTSU has shown an inability to show up for games like this in recent seasons and it has to end if they are to be considered an elite G5 program.
• East Carolina: I could have easily gone with South Florida from the AAC, but the Pirates officially hit rock bottom in being completely dominated during a loss to James Madison. ECU looks like a mess under Scottie Montgomery and fans have to be wondering what could have been if Ruffin was still around instead of being let go after the 2015 season.
• Kent State/Akron: I could have picked one over the other, but they were virtually the same program on Saturday. Sure, they were playing the #5 and #6 teams in the nation and there are excuses to be made. I personally watched the first halves of these games and felt like Penn State and Clemson had to make a concerted effort to keep from breaking 40 points in the opening two quarters. It was flat out ugly football.

***Bonus disappointment: Georgia State/UNLV***

Three teams that impressed in week one:

• Marshall: You can make the argument that it was smoke and mirrors that won the game for the Thundering Herd over Miami. The run game was nonexistent, Litton was average, and the defense gave up 429 yards. In many cases, this is the recipe for a blowout loss, but Marshall found a way to win. Keion Davis took two kickoffs to the house and basically won the game for them.
• Western Michigan: As I said earlier, WMU hung toe to toe with one of the best teams in the nation and proved to the MAC that they will be a force to be reckoned with. That run game will be tough for any G5 team to slow down.
• Tulane: Facing a tougher than usual Grambling squad, Tulane raced ahead and easily controlled their FCS foe. Jonathan Banks took the long road from Kansas State to the JUCO ranks and finally Tulane and ran the offense well with 185 yards passing and another 69 on the ground. Overall, the Green Wave accounted for over 250 yards and over six yards per carry in the win.

G5 players of the week:

• Offense: Zach Abey, Navy: 235 yards rushing, 110 yards passing, three total touchdowns versus FAU.
• Defense: Anthony Winbush, Ball State: 7 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 3 sacks versus Illinois.
• Special Teams: Keion Davis, Marshall: Two kickoff returns for touchdowns versus Miami OH.

College Football Outpost's 2017 Preseason G5 Top 10 Rankings

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Since I have done the preseason All-G5 team today, let’s get another list out of the way and rank the top ten G5 programs heading into the 2017 season. Remember, this is a group of the AAC, CUSA, MAC, MWC, Sun Belt, and Independents. I do not include BYU at this point due to the program having resources that are not available.

Without further ado, let’s look at the top ten programs from the G5 ranks preseason edition.

1. South Florida: The Bulls are the only G5 program in the top 25 preseason poll. They are ranked #19 in the AP poll and have one of the most dynamic players in the nation in quarterback Quinton Flowers. Despite a less than scary non-conference schedule, this is a team that can use the clout of the AAC to earn respect for the G5. Anything less than an AAC title and a NY6 bowl appearance would be a disappointment for this team.
2. Western Kentucky: The Hilltoppers lost an incredible running back, two stud wide receivers, and a head coach among other casualties. Despite the losses, the cupboard is anything but bare as Mike Sanford takes over one of the best offenses in the nation. Getting by MTSU is always a challenge, but getting by Illinois and Vanderbilt on the road could gain them some traction nationally.
3. Toledo: How long have the Rockets waited their turn to rule the MAC? They finally got the NIU monkey off their back last season but ran into a buzzsaw that was Western Michigan. This year is the year that the Rockets make a run at a perfect season. Getting by Tulsa and Miami (FL) in back to back weeks will be tough.  
4. Memphis: Year one under Mike Norvell was a bit up and down as the Tigers finished the season 8-5. Once you take a good look at the five losses, you start to praise the first year head coach. With no Temple or South Florida on the schedule and a home visit from UCLA, this is a great chance for the Tigers to get 10+ wins and even give USF a battle for the AAC crown.
5. Boise State: I honestly have no idea what happened to the Broncos last season. Of course they won 10 games, but they lost two MWC games that seemed to be ripe for the taking and didn’t even make the conference title game. This season Boise State is facing a front loaded schedule that includes Troy, Washington State, Virginia, BYU, San Diego State, and Wyoming before Halloween. If they make it to November undefeated, they will have a top 15 national ranking.
6. Appalachian State: Setting aside a couple blown chances, the 2016 season was a dream one for the Mountaineers. Having to settle for a shared Sun Belt crown was disappointing, but this year could be much different. Several important contributors are back and there is no reason to think this isn’t the year Appalachian State takes the Sun Belt crown (alone). Don’t sleep on Troy or Arkansas State as either program could end up in the G5 top 10 this season.
7. Houston: The team that looked closest to breaking the wheel and opening a spot for the G5 in the college football playoff struggled last season. Only a loss to SMU was ugly, but 9-4 is unacceptable for a team that was ranked as high as #6 in the nation last season. Consider this… despite finishing 9-4, they beat two teams ranked #3 in the nation at the time by a combined 69-33. The talent is there.
8. Louisiana Tech: So close to something special last season, the Bulldogs were again one play, one drive, one series from catching the national attention. The talent is there for Louisiana Tech and Skip Holtz must find a way to win the close games. 22 days will determine whether the Bulldogs are contenders or pretenders with Mississippi State, WKU, South Carolina, and South Alabama all face off versus the preseason CUSA West champs.
9. San Diego State: Rejoice Aztec fans, South Alabama is no longer on the schedule. It made no sense for the Jaguars to beat SDSU in back to back years and completely derail an otherwise special season. After losing on October 1, it took until November 19 for the Aztecs to rejoin the top 25. Still, 11-3 is a hell of a season. This year includes back to back games versus the PAC-12 with a tough Stanford team coming to town. Just get through September.
10. Western Michigan: One cannot blame the Broncos fanbase for taking their celebration of the 2016 season well into the offseason. WMU went undefeated in the regular season with two wins over the Big 10, won all but one MAC game by double digits, and nearly won the Cotton Bowl. Reality hit in the offseason with PJ Fleck taking the Minnesota!?!? job and Corey Davis getting picked in the first round of the NFL Draft. No longer are they the MAC favorites, but they still have one of the best run games in the nation with two star backs and two offensive linemen that could be first team All-MAC performers this fall.

Outside looking in: Troy, Arkansas State, Wyoming, Colorado State, MTSU, Ohio, Miami OH, Tulsa. 

Ten Mountain West Non-Conference Games To Watch:

Always full of compelling matchups including both the G5 and P5, the MWC knows how to schedule. Of course, Boise State leads this list with three mentions, but there are several others quality games like New Mexico-Tulsa and UNLV-Idaho that will keep the masses entertained. If you are willing to stay up late or catch a Friday night matchup, you will not be disappointed.

• Boise State at BYU (October 6): An annual series since the 2012 season, the Cougars and Broncos are destined to put on a show. Even if it is a 7-6 final like in 2012, it is a fun game that is worth the watch. Last season was a wild show with Boise State doing everything possible to give BYU the win before coming up with a blocked kick to hold on for the win. That turned into BYU’s only loss in their final nine games. The Cougars lost four games by a combined EIGHT points last fall. This is another battle of star quarterbacks as Rypien matches up with Tanner Mangum.  

• Virginia at Boise State (September 22): This game just jumps out as one that must be watched. Virginia head coach Bronco Mendenhall is looking to turn the program around after the first season that saw them lose to a terrible UConn squad and Richmond of the FCS. He is quite familiar with the Broncos from his time as head coach of BYU. Boise State is coming off of a year that seemed one step off in every possible way. They blew multiple chances to win the MWC and eventually played right out of a chance at winning their division. Despite Virginia being much improved from 2016, this should be a game the Broncos control throughout and win convincingly.

• Toledo at Nevada (September 9): What this game could have been if James Butler decided to stay with the Wolfpack. The star running back took advantage of the graduate transfer rule and headed to Iowa in the offseason. Instead of Butler, the Wolfpack will likely rely upon Alabama quarterback transfer David Cornwall to light up the Rockets defense. Toledo has players to replace (especially at running back and tight end), but there are players on the roster to fill the gaps. I can’t see anyone handling wide receiver Cody Thompson in man coverage. Expect the Rockets to roll.

• Troy at Boise State (September 2): The first matchup of two historically excellent G5 programs, this game should be a treat. The Trojans are stacked on offense with the Sun Belt’s top two returning receivers, an excellent running back, and arguably the best quarterback in the conference. The battle of Brandon Silvers and Brett Rypien is easily worth the viewing. Boise State head coach Brian Harsin is very familiar with the Trojans from his time at Arkansas State.

• Colorado vs. Colorado State (September 1): Typically a close matchup with nine of the last 15 meetings settled by a touchdown or less, this is always a game to watch. We finally get both teams on the upswing at the same time, keeping us from falling prey to another 44-7 drubbing. It wouldn’t surprise me to see the Rams head into Denver and make this a compelling game, but I do not think they have the weapons to pull out a win.

• UNLV at Idaho (September 9): In a magical 2016 season that saw the Vandals return to a bowl game, it was this game that seemingly turned the corner. Idaho pulled out an overtime win in the third of three straight road non-conferences games before Sun Belt play. UNLV was all over the place last season, losing to San Jose State while beating Hawaii and Wyoming. The Rebels have a ton of promise but have to take a step forward this season.

• Oregon at Wyoming (September 16): Last season saw these two teams head in completely different directions. Wyoming head coach Craig Bohl entered the season on the hot seat and nearly won the MWC to retain his job. He has who some are calling the eventual #1 pick of the NFL Draft under center and some weapons ready to replace the losses from last season. Oregon has a new head coach in Willie Taggart. They have a lot of work to do to fix the multiple issues that resulted in a disappointing 4-8 season.  

• Stanford at San Diego State (September 16): Despite lacking the 5-star commits of USC or the exotic schemes of Washington State, all Stanford does is win. The Cardinal is coming off of another 10 win season last fall, but lose a game changer at running back for this season. The Aztecs feel their pain as they attempt life after Pumphrey. Luckily, they have a more than capable replacement in Rashaad Penny. It is on defense where SDSU is capable of being exposed this fall.

• Oregon State at Colorado State (September 23): Has it really been 42 years since these two teams met previously? Colorado State is coming off of a season that started terribly but found its groove once the offense started humming. The Beavers had a tough 2016 season under Mike Riley, but are hedging their bets on Idaho quarterback castoff Jake Luton to fix their offensive woes. Luton has the physical tools and could blossom into a star under the right coaching.

• New Mexico at Tulsa (September 23): Love them or hate them, you have to give credit to Tulsa. They are happy to play any G5 team as evidenced by a non-conference slate that includes Louisiana (Sun Belt), New Mexico (MWC), and Toledo (MAC). The Golden Hurricane sport a bruising running game that includes three potential first team All-AAC offensive linemen. The Lobos are no stranger to the run game with head coach Bob Davie leading an option attack. If you love the run game and points scored, this is the game for you.

Others to watch: Hawaii at UMass, USF at SJSU, Wyoming at Iowa, Nevada at Northwestern, Boise State at Washington State, NMSU at New Mexico, SDSU at Arizona State, Utah State at Wake Forest, NIU at SDSU, Air Force at Navy, Army at Air Force. 

2017 Mountain West Top Returning Offensive Players

Rushing:

1. Tyrone Owens, New Mexico: 137/1,097/7TD
2. Diocemy Saint Juste, Hawaii: 165/1,006/3TD
3. Rashaad Penny, SDSU: 135/1,005/11TD
4. Dalyn Dawkins, Colorado State: 161/919/4TD
5. Tonny Lindsey, Utah State: 148/763/6TD

Others to watch: Charles Williams UNLV (141/763/3TD), Izzy Matthews CSU (153/734/13TD), Timothy McVey Air Force (83/708/10TD), Dontel James FRESNO STATE (208/697/5TD), Richard McQuarley UNM (143/656/18TD), Lexington Thomas UNLV (124/642/8TD).

As much as Conference USA loves to light it up in the air, the MWC is all about the ground and pound. It has to be considering two teams run the option. While the MWC will again put together a great season on the ground, it will be with a new set of faces. Gone are Pumphrey, Hill, McNichols, Butler, and Gipson. Tyrone Owens is the top returning rusher and his finished sixth in the conference last season with 1,097 yards, nearly 200 less than teammate Teriyon Gipson.

The name to watch is Aztec running back Rashaad Penny. He broke the 1,000-yard mark as a backup last fall and is poised to have an outstanding season with an increased workload.

Passing:

1. Brett Rypien, Boise State: 244-394/3,646/24TD/155.7 Efficiency
2. Josh Allen, Wyoming: 209-373/3,203/28TD/144.9 Efficiency
3. Dru Brown, Hawaii: 209-335/2,488/19TD/139.3 Efficiency
4. Kent Myers, Utah State: 211-361/2,389/10TD/118.7 Efficiency
5. Chason Virgil, Fresno State: 166-322/2,021/13TD/111.4 Efficiency

Others to watch: Christian Chapman SDSU (1,994/20TD), Nick Stevens CSU (1,936/19TD), Ty Gangi NEVADA (1,301/8TD), David Cornwall NEVADA (Transfer), Lamar Jordan UNM, Arion Worthman AIR FORCE.  

While the overall class is not that outstanding, the cream of the crop behind center is among the nation’s best. Between Rypien and Allen, you are looking at two potential first round picks, with Allen’s name thrown around as a possible #1 overall pick. Don’t sleep on Dru Brown and the invigorated Hawaii offense. Brown was outstanding in his first year as a starter and could put up some monster numbers this fall.

A name to pay attention to is David Cornwall at Nevada. He is looking to break a string of Alabama quarterback transfer misses but will have his hands full holding off Gangi for the starting job.

Receiving:

1. Michael Gallup, Colorado State: 76/1,272/14TD
2. Cedrick Wilson, Boise State: 56/1,129/11TD
3. Keesean Johnson, Fresno State: 66/773/6TD
4. Devonte Boyd, UNLV: 45/746/4TD
5. Jamire Jordan, Fresno State: 45/713/2TD

Others to watch: Wyatt Demps NEVADA (53/686/9TD), John Ursua HAWAII (53/652/3TD), Justin Holmes SJSU (36/613/3TD), Olabisi Johnson CSU (28/613/4TD), Ron’quavion Tarver UTAH STATE (46/602/3TD), Mikah Holder SDSU (27/581/5TD), Tre Hartley SJSU (33/572/4TD).

Simply put, the MWC is not a pass happy league like CUSA or the Big 12. No one in the conference puts up astounding numbers, although a few have been able to break the glass ceiling. Michael Gallup is one of the few receivers that would look just as at home on WKU’s roster as Colorado State. He is explosive and talented and should put up great numbers in the Ram’s offense.

I have been on the Devonte Boyd wagon for what seems like forever. For a variety of reasons, he has yet to take a step into the elite receiver category that I pegged him years ago. Here is his one last chance to take the conference by storm and he will have to do so with a redshirt freshman quarterback.

Next week, we will take a look at defense and special teams for the Mountain West Conference before rolling out conference previews. 

Mountain West Week Five Review

Another week is in the books for the 2015 college football season with the Mountain West Conference going 5-7. Conference play kicked into gear with four MWC games played. Let's take a look at the good, bad, and ugly of week five Independent football action.

Mountain West Conference Week Four Review

Another week is in the books for the 2015 college football season with the Mountain West Conference going 6-4 with two conference games taking place (New Mexico-Wyoming, Fresno State-San Jose State). Let's take a look at the good, bad, and ugly of week four MWC football action.

Mountain West Week Four Preview

Week four of the college football season get underway tomorrow with Cincinnati and Memphis getting a seat on the big stage. Mountain West action kicks into gear with the Boise State-Virginia on Friday night.

Mountain West Week Three Review

Another week is in the books for the 2015 college football season with Mountain West going 2-10 with no conference games taking place. Let's take a look at the good, bad, and ugly of week three Mountain West football action.

Week Three Scoreboard:

• Boise State 52, Idaho State 0
• Arizona State 34, New Mexico 10
• Michigan 28, UNLV 7
• Michigan State 35, Air Force 21
• Texas A&M 44, Nevada 27
• Washington 31, Utah State 17
• Colorado 27, Colorado State 24 (OT)
• Oregon State 35, San Jose State 21
• South Alabama 34, San Diego State 27 (OT)
• Washington State 31, Wyoming 14
• Utah 45, Fresno State 24
• Hawaii 47, UC Davis 27

Who/What Looked Good:

• Brian Hill, Wyoming: The sophomore running back has been one of the few bright spots for a Cowboys team that is 0-3. In the last two games, Hill has carried the ball 41 times for 381 yards and two touchdowns.
• Rashard Wiggin’s Health: After missing the loss to Minnesota due to injury, Wiggins was again his impressive self with eight catches for 125 yards and a touchdown versus Colorado. The Rams might easily be 3-0 if not for his injury.
• Hawaii: Say what you will about the win over UC Davis, but Hawaii is 2-1 with a win over a team that beat UMass and Colorado State. Max Wittek (43-86/541/5TD) bounced back from a poor showing at Ohio State with his second 200+ yard passing game of the season.

Who/What Looked Bad:

• Non-conference Woes: The MWC went 2-10 in non-conference play during week three and has no non-conference wins over FBS competition since week one. For a conference expected to be among the best in the G5, the start to this season has been disastrous.
• San Diego State’s Defense: The biggest question mark for the Aztecs was on offense heading into the season. Instead, the vaunted defense was the one to disappoint in week three, with South Alabama racking up over 500 yards of total offense. SDSU is playing on a razor’s edge with a bad offense and cannot afford to play like that one defense.
• Utah State’s Offense: The Aggies are struggling badly with only 14.3 points per game, under 300 yards of total offense per game. Injuries have played a major role, but this could get ugly before the season ends.

Week Four Schedule:

• Boise State at Virginia
• New Mexico at Wyoming
• Nevada at Buffalo
• San Diego State at Penn State
• Colorado State at UTSA
• Hawaii at Wisconsin
• Idaho State at UNLV
• Fresno State at San Jose State

Top 5 G5 Games For Week Two

With WKU-Louisiana Tech in the books, let's take a look at my five G5 games to watch for week two of the college football season.

Mountain West Week One Preview

With 12 games being played by Mountain West teams to start the 2015 season, Week One should be a very good start to the season as I have all but two teams winning their season opener.

MWC Non-Conference Games to Watch

Non-Conference Games to watch:

2015 MWC Football Schedule

With games on 25 different dates this fall, the Mountain West Conference is in line for a big season this fall. Let's check out the season schedule.

Who voted for G5 teams in the top 25?

So you saw the AP Top 25 rankings and you want to know who voted for what G5 team at what position. Let's take a look: