-Conference USA-
Predicted Finish
WEST
1)Tulsa
Im not in love with this team but I'm banking on transfer QB Cody Green having a good enough year to propel this team past a thin but talented SMU squad and rebuilding Houston.
2)SMU
I really want to pick SMU, led by June Jones, to continue to improve and win the division but I just cant. The Mustangs get Texas Transfer QB Garret Gilbert (whom nearly led a comeback against Bama in the title game 3 yrs ago), and return 1200 yd rusher Zac Line along with 1100 yd receiver Darius Johnson. The problem is having to replace all five offensive lineman and giving Gilbert enough time to get his playmakers the ball.
3)Houston
The Cougars must replace the Head Coach, Offensive Coordinator and record breaking Quarterback Case Keenum. I have a hard time believing that Houston wont skip a beat like many others. I wouldn't be surprised if they finished higher but I think that'd be more because of a weak West division.
4)Rice
5)Utep
6)Tulane
EAST
1)UCF
If UCF can stay away from getting bored with no bowl to play for, they should finish atop the East division. The defense should carry this team until the offense, that includes some talented transfers, gets it together.
2)Southern Mississippi
Southern Mississippi comes off a great 12 win season and has to now rebuild. The bright spot should come from 4 returning O-lineman in front of some decent backs. Helps that there isn't exactly a lot of good teams to really challenge them for this spot.
3)East Carolina
This team loses an experience QB but with 7 returning defensive starters might be able to compete with UCF and Southern Mississippi. It will be interesting to see who emerges as the man at Quarterback and how the offense takes care of the ball.
4)Marshall
5)UAB
6)Memphis
-Player of the Year-
RB Zac Line, SMU
-Best Conference Games-
Houston @ SMU, Oct 20th
UCF @ Tulsa, Nov 17th
Tulsa @ SMU, Nov 24th
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