Group of Five Doomsday: Breaking Free From the Power Five

With all this possible playoff expansion talk, it got me thinking; what would be the worst-case scenario for the Group of Five? Well, it would be where an expanded playoff doesn't include an auto-bid for at least one G5 team.  What does that mean for the G5, you might ask? It's time to go our …

An Ideal College Football Structure: Bowl Season Edition

Several months ago, I published my Ideal College Football Structure - a plan for a near complete overhaul of the way college football's season works, coupled with an intensive conference realignment that gets all the teams into geographical alignment. I won't bore you by going over all the details again here though - if you …

Re-Ranking the Group of Five Upsets from the 2019 Season

Now that we are finishing out the regular season, it seemed worthwhile to take a look back at all of the instances of Group of Five teams defeating Power Five teams, and re-assessing how surprising the upsets would be now based on how each team's season has played out since.   SURPRISE LEVEL: VERY LOW …

A Few Reasons to Root For Hawaii on Championship Saturday

This weekend, Hawaii clinched its first Mountain West title birth by defeating San Diego State in a surprisingly defensive battle. No matter the result in their next game against Army, they will face Boise State in the Mountain West title game. In all honesty, they will be one of the better stories that weekend, and …

I’m Learning Here, People: Five Games to Watch in Week Ten

It is really hard to believe that it is week ten already! What a crazy season it has been so far! The uncertainty of which teams will do well early in the year, which led to a lot of "Games to watch" being unexpectedly lopsided...is replaced by a smaller group of compelling games, as the …

I’m Learning Here, People: Five Games to Watch in Week Eight

It is hard to believe we are already at week eight!! UNLV joined the upset brigade in their demolition of Vanderbilt. Appalachian State joins a strong list of G5 ranked teams! This week's list may miss a game or two that rivals in importance, as this season has become more wide open in most conferences …

Broncos Blast Bows, Set Sights On Mountain West Championship

36,902 Fans lit up the night for Boise State, the largest crowd to pack Albertsons Stadium in school history. Homecoming versus a 4-1 Hawaii wasn't to be taken lightly, and Bronco Fans acted as such. A sense of confidence, a sense of belief, pulsed through the stadium like a heartbeat as Boise surged to an …

I’m Learning Here, People: Five Games to Watch in Week Seven

I had one last week, but by the time it was remembered by all, half the games were done already. This week should be released earlier, and you'll see why shortly. Also, FOUR ranked G5 teams! What a year!   Anyways, here is what to watch: 1. Appalachian State at Louisiana (Wednesday, 8 p.m., ESPN …

Every Week is a GIFt – Week 2 Edition

Group of 5 Power Rankings in a GIFfy Sorry people, I’m back. I know, I know…why? Honestly, it is because no one read this the first time so I figure I might as well continue my quest for creating a series of articles with no value. The truth hurts, I know you needed something more …

I’m Learning Here, People: Five Games to Watch in Week Three

This has been quite the season. We now have two Group of Five teams ranked, and a growing number of upsets in our favor as well, which now include wins by Arkansas State, San Diego State, and... Coastal Carolina?! When Army and Louisiana-Monroe can push traditional powerhouses Michigan and Florida State to the edge you …