NCAA Football 2017 Season C-USA West Division Preview Louisiana Tech is the favorite to win the C-USA West division once again. The Bulldogs have some key voids to fill, but coach Skip Holtz should keep this team at the top of the West. UTSA and North Texas headline the sleeper teams to watch in the division this fall, while UAB returns to the gridiron after a two-year hiatus. The new…
NCAA Football 2017 Season Sun Belt Conference Preview Appalachian State, Arkansas State and Troy were the league’s top three teams last year. They are expected to lead the pack once again this year. Just behind that trio is South Alabama and Idaho, while Louisiana and Georgia Southern headline the next tier of teams looking to get bowl eligible in 2017. The Sun Belt also welcomes Coastal Carolina to its league…
NCAA Football 2017 Season MAC East Division Preview Ohio and Miami tied for the MAC East crown at 6-2 in league play last year, with the Bobcats earning a trip to Detroit thanks to a 17-7 victory on October 1st. Miami looks to use its momentum from the second half of the season to overtake Ohio for the top spot this season. With 16 returning starters, the RedHawks are primed…
NCAA Football 2017 Season C-USA East Division Preview WKU has claimed back-to-back Conference USA titles and is a slight favorite over MTSU to win the East Division this fall. The Hilltoppers have a new coach in former Notre Dame assistant Mike Sanford, but this program shouldn’t miss a beat behind a dynamic offense. FAU is the wild card, and they should be worth a watch with the Kiffin family running…
NCAA Football 2017 Season FBS Independents Preview Very little went right for independent team Notre Dame Fighting Irish last season. They went from being a preseason top-10 team with College Football Playoff aspirations to finishing 4-8. It wasn’t the case for Army West Point. The Black Knights played in (and won) its first bowl game since 2010. But more importantly, last season will be known more for their long-awaited victory…
NCAA Football 2017 Season MW West Preview San Diego State has claimed back-to-back Mountain West titles, and coach Rocky Long’s team begins 2017 in great shape to repeat. The Aztecs should be solid on defense once again, with the offense expected to lean heavily on the one-two punch of Rashaad Penny and Juwan Washington to replace Donnel Pumphrey at running back. San Diego State is a heavy favorite to return…
NCAA Football 2017 Season MAC West Preview The Broncos have some significant personnel losses to address, but new coach Tim Lester still has enough talent to guide Western Michigan to a division title. The Broncos’ top competition in the West is Toledo, which is led by a dynamic offense and senior quarterback Logan Woodside. The new season of fantasy college football kicks off Saturday August 26 at FanPicks. Toledo Rockets…
NCAA Football 2017 Season AAC East Preview USF comes in as the favorite to win the AAC in 2017. The Bulls have a good shot at an undefeated record. Defending AAC champion Temple and UCF are the top challengers to USF in the East Division. The new season of fantasy college football kicks off Saturday August 26 at FanPicks. USF Bulls Fired from Texas, coach Charlie Strong quickly landed at South…
NCAA Football 2017 Season AAC West Preview The race to win the AAC West Division is crowded at the top. Houston, Navy and Memphis each have a strong argument for the No. 1 spot, while Tulsa and SMU aren’t far behind. The new season of fantasy college football kicks off Saturday August 26 at FanPicks. Memphis Tigers Head coach Mike Norvell picked up where Justin Fuente — who guided the Tigers…
NCAA Football 2017 Season MW Mountain Preview Wyoming won the Mountain Division last year, and Colorado State is an intriguing sleeper pick, but the nod as the favorite this year still goes to Boise State. The Broncos looks to claim the Mountain title for the first time since 2014 over challengers Colorado State and Wyoming. Sleeper picks Air Force should be an interesting watch this fall as well. The new season…
NCAA Football 2017 Season Big Ten East Preview The Big Ten East had a top-heavy 2016 season, as three teams finished inside of the top 10. Ohio State earned a CFB Playoff spot. Penn State fell just short of reaching the top four after defeating Wisconsin in the conference title game. Michigan rounds out the top three in the East. The new season of fantasy college football kicks off Saturday…
NCAA Football 2017 Season Big Ten West Preview The Badgers have earned a trip to the Big Ten Championship Game in two out of the last three seasons. All signs point to another appearance in December. While Wisconsin is a heavy favorite in the West Division, selecting the order of teams in the next tier (2-4) is a little more challenging. Little separates Nebraska, Northwestern and Iowa. The new season of…
NCAA Football 2017 Season Pac-12 North Preview Washington claimed the Pac-12 title and a CFB Playoff berth last season, and despite some key personnel departures, coach Chris Petersen’s team isn’t fading from the top of the league in 2017. Oregon, Stanford and Washington State will most likely battle for second in the Pac-12 North division. The new season of fantasy college football kicks off Saturday August 26 at FanPicks. Oregon…