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Group of Five: Week 11 Access Bowl Power Rankings

By Zach Bigalke

Nov 9, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Toledo Rockets running back Kareem Hunt (3) rushes the ball against the Northern Illinois Huskies during the first half at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Toledo Rockets running back Kareem Hunt (3) rushes the ball against the Northern Illinois Huskies during the first half at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 12, 2016; Reno, NV, USA; San Diego State running back Rashaad Penny (20) is greated in the end zone by tight end Parker Houston (82) after Penny’s touchdown run in the third quarter of their NCAA football game with the Nevada Wolf Pack at MacKay Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Reno, NV, USA; San Diego State running back Rashaad Penny (20) is greated in the end zone by tight end Parker Houston (82) after Penny’s touchdown run in the third quarter of their NCAA football game with the Nevada Wolf Pack at MacKay Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY Sports /

Of course, San Diego State will have something to say about whether or not Boise State wins the Mountain West. The defending league champions easily dispatched Nevada last weekend to remain second in the Access Bowl Power Rankings. Donnel Pumphrey ran for 198 yards and a touchdown to move to fourth on the all-time list — and he wasn’t even the best rusher for the Aztecs in the game. That honor was held by Rashaad Penny, who carried 10 times for 208 yards and two scores.

The Aztecs already have the MWC West locked up, and Rocky Long’s team plays at Wyoming next weekend in what might end up being the Mountain West championship game pairing. If SDSU knocks off the Cowboys, it opens the door for the Aztecs to play Boise State in the championship game. Either way, San Diego State will be favored against both Wyoming and Colorado State. And just like in the case of Boise State, a 12-1 Mountain West champ would have a solid case to present to the College Football Playoff committee.

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