Group of Five Power Rankings, Week 7: Cincinnati unbeatable?
945. . 4-1. Previous: 16th. Black Knights . 15. team
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Week 6 result: Bye Week
Army did not play this week, trying to regroup after suffering a 12-point loss to Ball State in Week 5. They have a huge game ahead of them in Week 7 — a massive road game against Wisconsin.
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Week 6 result: Won 26-13 vs. Southern Miss
UTEP played an efficient game against Southern Miss, scoring in every quarter, including a safety and field goal in the fourth quarter to put the game out of reach. UTEP is well on the way to its first winning season since 2014.
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USA Today Coaches Poll Ranking: Receiving Votes (7)
Week 6 result: Won 55-28 vs. New Mexico State
Nevada has done well the season, getting two quality wins against California of the Pac-12 and Mountain West powerhouse Boise State. This week they looked like a top team against New Mexico State thanks to the dominant performance of Carson Strong. The junior quarterback threw six touchdowns on 377 passing yards. The Wolf Pack have a tough test against Hawaii on Oct. 16.
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USA Today Coaches Poll Ranking: Receiving Votes (3)
Week 6 result: Bye Week
Louisiana had a bye week and will be using it wisely as they face Appalachian State in a rare Tuesday night game set to be played on Oct. 12 on ESPN2. This will be a game to determine the second-best team in the conference, behind only Coastal Carolina.
Cougars . 11. team. 881. . 5-1. Previous: 11th
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USA Today Coaches Poll Ranking: Receiving Votes (3)
Week 6 result: Won 40-22 vs. Tulane
Houston dropped the season opener to Texas Tech, but since then they have been on a five-game winning streak, including three conference wins dominating fashion. They have a bye this week and we use it to prepare for conference foe East Carolina at home on Oct. 23.