Group of 5 college football power rankings, Week 1: Utah State concerned?
The Toledo Rockets return a ton of talent in 2022 – 15 projected starters, to be exact. They’ll have a nice tune-up against an FCS opponent before taking on UMass and eventually Ohio State. This team put up a ton of points last season, let’s see if that trend continues in 2022.
Toledo hosts the Long Island University Sharks in Week 1. Kickoff is scheduled for Sept. 1 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN3.
The Michael Desormeaux era kicks off in earnest when he leads Louisiana against in-state foes SE Louisiana. This will be his first regular season game at the helm for the Ragin’ Cajuns after Billy Napier left to become the head coach at Florida.
Chandler Fields, a former three-star quarterback, gets his first opportunity to prove why he was the choice for QB1 over Fresno State transfer Ben Wooldridge.
The Ragin’ Cajuns host SE Louisiana at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
The Blazers are out to prove the late head coaching change will not be an issue this season after Bill Clarke retired effective Aug. 1. Taking over in his place is Bryant Vincent. Has he had enough time to get players to buy in to his philosophy and focus on having a sixth consecutive season of winning six or more games.
UAB will take on Alabama A&M in Birmingham on Sept. 1 at 8 p.m. ET on CBSSN.