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The Group of Five is undergoing a renaissance as teams enter the expanded College Football Playoff age. In the 12-team format, a non-power champion is guaranteed a trip to the postseason and a serious shot at playing for a national championship.
That said, the Group of Five has changed dramatically over the past five years. Historically, the American Athletic Conference has dominated the Group of Five New Year’s Six spot. Three of the five teams that earned bids from that league are now playing in the Big 12. Conference USA had a number of competitive teams; many now play in the AAC. The balance of power has shifted dramatically and there’s no telling how the CFP Committee will view the changes.
Ultimately though, nature abhors a vacuum, so powers are assuredly soon to rise. Two years ago, Tulane beat USC 46-45 in the Cotton Bowl. Boise State has wins over Arizona and Oklahoma in major bowl games. Every program at the Group of Five level is dreaming of that opportunity, to pick off a game in the postseason against a major opponent and prove that they belong.
Here are six teams from the Group of Five level who have a chance to make some noise in 2024, including one which just might play spoiler.
Boise State
The Broncos have been a popular preseason pick for the College Football Playoff, and for good reason. Boise State boasts perhaps the top offensive and defensive players in the conference, along with a stacked team and innovative coaching staff. Running back Ashton Jeanty is a name to know after posting…
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Author : Shehan Jeyarajah
Publish date : 2024-08-15 15:49:00
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