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Group of Five Power Rankings, Week 7: Cincinnati unbeatable?

By Jacob Ellerbee

Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) sets up a play before the snap in the second quarter of the NCAA American Athletic Conference football game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and the East Carolina Pirates at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020. The Bearcats led 35-10 at halftime.East Carolina Pirates At Cincinnati Bearcats
Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) sets up a play before the snap in the second quarter of the NCAA American Athletic Conference football game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and the East Carolina Pirates at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020. The Bearcats led 35-10 at halftime.East Carolina Pirates At Cincinnati Bearcats /
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AP Top 25 Ranking: Receiving Votes (22)
USA Today Coaches Poll Ranking: Receiving Votes (30)

Week 6 result: Won 52-46 vs. Western Kentucky

Texas-San Antonio has been one of the biggest success stories among Group of Five teams this season. Their entire football program is not even a decade old, and they’re already playing great football. With quality wins this season against Illinois and Memphis, the Roadrunners have become a force to be reckoned with in Conference USA halfway through the season. Against Western Kentucky, quarterback Frank Harris erupted for 349 passing yards and six touchdowns — his best game of the 2021 college football season.

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AP Top 25 Ranking: 24
USA Today Coaches Poll Ranking: 24

Week 6 result: Won 31-7 vs. New Mexico

San Diego State has been dominating opponents this season winning their games by an average of 23 points except for a triple-overtime win against Utah when they won by two. The Aztecs are now beginning their hardest stretch of the season with games against San Jose State, Air Force, Fresno State, Hawaii, and Nevada all in consecutive weeks.

AP Top 25 Ranking: 23
USA Today Coaches Poll Ranking: 23

Week 6 result: Won 31-24 vs. Navy

SMU quarterback Tanner Mordecai had his worst game of the 2021 college football season. However, his worst game is still many players’ best game. Mordecai threw a season-low two touchdowns and took his first sack of the season against Navy. Mordecai still leads the country with the most touchdown passes thrown (26 total). His Mustangs will have the week off before hosting Tulane at home on Oct. 21.

AP Top 25 Ranking: 15
USA Today Coaches Poll Ranking: 15

Week 6 result: Won 52-20 at Arkansas State

We are six games into the season and coastal Carolina is still averaging nearly 50 points per game — an incredible feat. Their smallest margin of victory came against Buffalo when they only won by three points. The Chanticleers have the week off before facing Appalachian State on the road.

AP Top 25 Ranking: 3
USA Today Coaches Poll Ranking: 4

Week 6 result: Won 52-3 vs. Temple

Cincinnati has proven time and time again they are not just the best Group of Five team, they are one of the best teams in the country. Period. The Bearcats will need to be careful not to coast too much the rest of the way this season. Their next real test won’t come until Nov. 20 when Cincinnati hosts a ranked SMU team with an offense that can rival their own.

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