Group of Five Power Rankings, Week 8: Undefeated UTSA continues to surprise
861. . 5-2. Previous: 6th. Cougars . 15. team
AP Top-25 Ranking: Receiving Votes (21)
USA Today Coaches Poll Ranking: Receiving Votes (23)
Week 7 Status: Lost 24-38 @ Baylor
After starting the season 5-0, BYU has dropped consecutive games to Boise State and Baylor. The loss to Baylor is particularly intriguing since that will soon be a conference game played annually once the Cougars move to the Big 12. BYU could only muster 67 total rushing yards against Baylor and one passing touchdown. What a way to be welcomed to your future conference.
14. team. 2369. . 5-2. Previous: 20th. Blazers
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Week 7 Status: Won 34-0 @ Southern Miss
UAB got a nice conference road win against the Golden Eagles, dominating 34-0. An impressive 10 different Blazers recorded at least once carry against Southern Miss, totaling 223 yards and two touchdowns. The Blazers improve to 3-0 in Conference USA and 5-2 overall. QB Dylan Hopkins continues to impress, throwing 10 touchdown passes and only two interceptions in 2021.
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Week 7 Status: Bye Week
Charlotte had a BYE this week, using the time to prepare for a Thursday night showcase game against Florida Atlantic at 7:30 PM CT on CBS Sports Network.
QB Chris Reynolds has the second-most touchdown passes in Conference USA this season with 18.
. 5-2. Previous: 8th. Flames . 12. team. 2384
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Week 7 Status: Lost 28-31 @ ULM
Don’t panic, Liberty fans. The Flames have lost two games, but it has been by a combined six points. You’ve got one of the best non-power five quarterbacks in the country in Malik Willis —everything is going to be ok. A road game against a bad North Texas team this week will help Liberty get back on track.
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Week 7 Status: Won 19-3 vs Louisiana Tech
Texas-El Paso is playing its best football in years. No, seriously— the team has won more games halfway through 2021 than they have in the past four years combined. A powerful running game and a good defense have allowed UTEP to overwhelm and control the pace of their games. The Miners will not play in Week 8 and will prepare for a good FAU football team next week.