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INSIDE Cover story..........................4 Cover story..........................5 Kellen Moore story..............6 Kellen Moore story..............7 Boise State offense.............8 Boise State offense...........10 Boise State defense...........11

Boise State defense...........12 Boise State special teams..13 BSU schedule/TV info........14 Blue goodbye....................15 Air Force............................18 Colorado State..................18 New Mexico......................19

San Diego State.................20 TCU...................................20 MWC breakout player........21 UNLV.................................22 Wyoming..........................22 Idaho offense....................23 Idaho defense...................24

Idaho State.......................25 College schedules..............26 College schedules..............28 College schedules..............30

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Broncos still grasping for firsts BOISE STATE’S STEPS TOWARD GREATNESS

1958: Boise Junior College, led by Lyle Smith, went 10-0 in the 1958 season, capping it off with a 22-0 win over Tyler (Texas) Junior College to win the school’s first national title.

1968: After spending more than 30 years as a junior college, Boise State became a fouryear school and became a Division II school, going 8-2 under firstyear coach Tony Knap.

1980: With an exciting come-from-behind win over Eastern Kentucky Dec. 20, the Broncos won the Division I-AA national championship under coach Jim Criner.

1982: Boise State fires athletic director Mike Mullally, who replaced Smith in that role the year before. In stepped Gene Bleymaier, 28 at the time. He led BSU to unforeseen heights in his tenure, which ends next month.

1986: With Bleymaier seeking a signature for his program, he installed blue turf at Bronco Stadium. The Broncos broke it in with a resounding 74-0 shutout of Humboldt State on Sept. 13.

1996: The Broncos moved up to Division I-A (now FBS), joining the Big West and went 2-10. Better days were ahead.

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ESPN commentator Lee Corso, left, and Kirk Herbstreit, right, picked Boise State to beat Oregon State during ESPN’s College GameDay broadcast on the blue turf at Bronco Stadium Sept. 25, 2010. It was the first appearance in Boise by the premier nationally-televised pregame show. Later that night, the Broncos topped the Beavers in front of ABC’s national game of the week audience, providing perspective on just how far Boise State’s program has come over the years. By DAVE SOUTHORN dsouthorn@idahopress.com

hen players like Doug Martin, Kellen Moore and Chris Potter arrived at Boise State in the summer of 2007, the west side of Bronco Stadium was half the height it is now, with a plywood press box atop the second level. Four years later, the Stueckle Sky

Club can be seen from most of Boise, a monument to the heights the Broncos’ football team has reached. In 2011, Boise State is in rarefied, exciting air — a new conference, a big opening game, a potential backto-back Heisman Trophy campaign and a change in the old guard atop the athletics program. “It’s kinda crazy,” said Martin, a senior running back. “I think the program has made huge steps in

the past four or five years. Coach Pete always talks about not being complacent, not being entitled ... it’s a good thing for this program.” “Coach Pete,” as most fans call him, is coach Chris Petersen, 61-5 since he was promoted to head coach for the 2006 season. With his team’s move to the Mountain West Conference this season, he is the latest to oversee a move upward in the college football world. Since the

Broncos moved to Division I-A in 1996, they have changed conferences three times. “Even before I got here (in 2001 as offensive coordinator), there has been a drive here to keep moving forward,” Petersen said. “You look at going from a junior college to Division II to Division I-AA, and that’s the way it is here. We’re just kinda continuing a tradition.”

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BOISE STATE HIGHLIGHTS For the first time since 1994, the Broncos made a 7 1999: postseason game, but this was the first in a bowl game.

BSU defeated Louisville in the Humanitarian Bowl Dec. 30 to win their bowl debut. The Broncos are 7-4 all-time in bowls.

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It is inherent in the Broncos’ DNA to expand — the Broncos have improved facilities and kept coaching staffs intact after the program-altering Fiesta Bowl win in 2007 and that has continued to today. Petersen was wooed by Stanford earlier this year, but stayed in part because of Boise State’s commitment to improving facilities (the Broncos hope to open a brand-new football complex in the north part of the stadium by 2013). “I think guys not only want to come here, but also want to stay because of the fact we’re always getting better somehow,” quarterback Kellen Moore said. “Moving to the Mountain West is a

2001: Boise State joined the Western Athletic Conference under new coach Dan Hawkins and went 6-2 in league play. It was just one of two seasons (in 10) where the Broncos did not win the conference crown.

2006: Hawkins left for Colorado in December 2005, but 2006 was the first for Chris Petersen at the helm. He led the Broncos to a win in overtime against Oklahoma at the 2007 Fiesta Bowl to become the second non-BCS conference school to win a BCS bowl.

In June, Boise State accepted an invitation to move 10 2010: to the Mountain West Conference in 2011. The Broncos

welcomed ESPN’s College Gameday and quarterback Kellen Moore became the school’s first Heisman Trophy finalist, finishing fourth.

great step. It’s exciting.” Playing in the MWC, even with the offseason departures of Utah and BYU, is widely seen as a positive for the Broncos. The conference has produced three BCS appearances and had three top 25 teams last season. It also presents a new challenge for a program that lost just five games in the Western Athletic Conference in 10 seasons. Boise State has never played Air Force, Colorado State or San Diego State, and hasn’t faced UNLV and New Mexico since 1977 and 2000, respectively. “Everybody we play, it’s just slim,” Petersen said of the competitive advantage of knowing a team’s tendencies. “We may have won a game in the past by a wide margin, but there’s usually a couple plays that break it wide open. I think sometimes people don’t understand the small competitive edge each team may

have. When you go somewhere new, you don’t know about any of them. The more we know of the situation, the better it makes for us.” Petersen knows that all too well, as Boise State went 6-2 in league play in its first WAC season. He has high hopes in his team’s first year in the MWC — the goal on top of the team’s pyramid is to win the conference. Moving to a new conference not only means new challenges on the field, but also a new travel schedule — Petersen joked that “it won’t take an act of congress” for fans to travel. There is an excitement for the 2011 squad being the first to play in the new conference. “I think things will always change, and we’re just part of that stepping stone right now,” said Potter, a senior receiver. “We’ll get to go to new places ... in a few years, we’ll look back at that and see how (Boise State) is in a differ-

ent spot than now.” Boise State also faces a new era without longtime athletic director Gene Bleymaier, who will serve his final day Sept. 8 after nearly 30 years on the job. When he was fired Aug. 10, Boise State president Bob Kustra said he wanted to “continue to move Boise State athletics to the next level of success.” Bleymaier’s removal was the latest step in a new era of Bronco athletics, for better or worse to some. What is certain is that Boise State as we know it today hardly resembles what it did even four years ago and won’t be the same as it is four years from now. “I think there’s always ways to improve — facilities, the physical things we can improve on campus,” Moore said. “On the field, you can always improve. We’ve got more talent than ever coming in. I don’t know if I was in high school now if they’d be recruiting me.”

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The edge of immortality By DAVE SOUTHORN dsouthorn@idahopress.com

oise State senior defensive end Shea McClellin remembers fondly the first time he ever laid eyes on Kellen Moore. It was more than four years ago, before both players signed in February of 2007. McClellin, the 6-foot-3 defensive end had some room to grow, but he was stunned to see that Moore was the quarterback of the future. “I thought he was kind of small, he looked kind of nerdy,” McClellin said. “When I first met him, I could tell he was really smart. I couldn’t imagine what’s happened since, but when the first time I got to see him work, I had a good idea.” The 6-foot Moore didn’t exactly bowl over coach Chris Petersen, either. “He was down here at a practice, and I saw him, thinking ‘all right, I like what I see’ — and I realized it was his brother,” Petersen said of Kirby Moore, about three inches taller than his brother. Moore put up insane numbers at Prosser High in southeastern Washington, setting state records for completions and touchdown passes. Despite that, his stature only garnered offers from Eastern Washington, Idaho and Boise State. “I met him in the spring before our first summer, and I was like ‘this is the guy?’” senior receiver Tyler Shoemaker said. “I gave him the benefit of the doubt. I was a walk-on, but still, I was wondering how he put up all those stats. He proved me wrong right away, and everyone else the last few years.” Even with teammates dubious of just how good he could be, Moore has turned into one of the best players in Boise State history, and with another strong season, will cement himself as one of the best to play college football. Already owning the NCAA records for lowest interception ratio in a single season (0.69 percent) in 2009 and the singleseason completion percentage record by a freshman (69.4 percent in 2008), Moore could break more in 2011. “We’ll figure that stuff out down the road — there’s enough stuff on your mind right now,” Moore said. The son of a coach, Moore was born to brush off such things.

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Kellen Moore is the nation’s active leader for wins and passing efficiency. If he guides Boise State to eight victories this season, he will eclipse Colt McCoy to become the all-time leader for wins by a college quarterback.

Moore’s Boise State records

HEISMAN HOPEFUL The small-town kid stood side-by-side with the best college football players in the heart of New York last December. Moore was Boise State’s first finalist for the Heisman Trophy, finishing fourth. Moore also was a 2010 finalist for the Davey O’Brien quarterback of the year award and the Maxwell player of the year award. He begins the 2011 season as a serious contender for the most prestigious individual award in college football, along with fellow 2010 finalists Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck and Oregon running back LaMichael James.

Passing yards: 10,867 (second is 9,819) Completions: 831 (second is 650) TD passes: 99 (second is 82)

Moore’s NCAA records Can Kellen Moore earn another trip to New York?

Single-season completion percentage by a freshman (69.4 in 2008) Lowest interception to attempts ratio in a single season (.69 percent in 2009)

NCAA records in Moore’s sights TD passes: Moore has 99; the record is 134 (Graham Harrell, Texas Tech). Moore had 35 TD passes last season and 39 in 2009. Wins: Moore has 38; the record is 45 (Colt McCoy, Texas). Moore could break the record Nov. 5 at UNLV if Broncos are perfect. Career interception ratio: Moore is at 1.55 percent (19 INTs on 1,219 attempts); the record is 1.69 percent for more than 1,050 career attempts (Harrell).

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age under Petersen, he’ll end up with 50 in his career. “That one sounds really exciting,” Moore said, adding “a lot of guys can say they contributed to that.” Continued from 6 True, it takes 10 other players Some of those records, howon offense, 11 on defense and 11 ever, are notable. If he throws on special teams to create each 35 touchdown passes, which he win, but the way Moore has has done in each of the past two sliced and diced opponents for seasons, he’ll break Texas Tech’s the past three seasons has been Graham Harrell’s record of 134. inspiring. Perhaps the biggest one, how“The guys talk about it, the ever, is the career wins mark. legacy he’ll leave and already Moore is 38-2, and with eight has created,” fullback Dan Paul wins, he will pass former Texas said. “Kellen Moore is THE quarterback Colt McCoy for first. man. Him leading Boise State to McCoy went 45-8 from 2006-09. where we’ve been is incredible. “It kind of makes a big stateHe doesn’t care about it much, ment for the character that you but he deserves everything that are, what type of leader you are,” comes his way. Quarterbacks offensive coordinator Brent have been bigger, but no one is a Pease said. smarter guy or a better leader. I Should he stay healthy, Moore wouldn’t trade him for anyone.” could not only break the mark, Even with the potential for but shatter it. If the Broncos win another BCS bowl game, NCAA records and back-to-back Heis12 games, as has been the aver-

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has made strides working with Brent Pease, the new offensive coordinator and a former NFL quarterback. YEAR COMP-ATT INT PCT TD YDS RATING “I think I’m playing pretty 2008 281-405 10 69.4 25 3,486 157.12 well,” Moore said. “... it’s all 2009 277-431 3 64.3 39 3,536 161.65 about trying to stay calm and 2010 273-383 6 71.3 35 3,845 182.63 relaxed in that little box you play in.” TOTAL 831-1,219 19 68.2 99 10,867 166.74 Calm and relaxed, those two words fit Moore as well as any other. Never down, never too man Trophy finalist accolades, and Nevada. Oh, and he has a high, Moore is the epitome of a 2011 just may be the season that new offensive coordinator. cool, collected leader. His drive defines Moore. “Every season presents new Gone are Moore’s top two challenges, but I think this is go- against Virginia Tech and bomb targets in Austin Pettis and Titus ing to be a great chance for me to to Young at Nevada with seconds Young, the school’s all-time test myself,” Moore said. “I know remaining are moments that leaders in catches and yards. I’ll have to play better to help out he will be remembered by. Of course, he doesn’t want to be Beyond Shoemaker’s 60 career those new guys and also hit the “remembered” just yet. There receptions, Kirby Moore’s 21 film room a little more.” are still at least a dozen games receptions from 2009 (he redIt’s a scary thought — Moore shirted last season) are the most spending even more time in the to play. “He’s got ice in his veins,” in the Bronco receiving corps. film room. Even as a married sophomore quarterback Joe Moore also will need to disman, Moore has and will be Southwick said. “In Kellen we sect a brand new conference in spending a bulk of his time in trust. As long as he’s in there, we the Mountain West, along with the Varsity Center and on the 10-win teams like Georgia, Tulsa Bronco Stadium turf. He says he can achieve some great things.”

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Boise State running back DOUG MARTIN

Quarterbacks STARTER: Kellen Moore (right), Sr. Reserves: Joe Southwick, So.; Grant Hedrick, rFr. Fast facts: Moore (pictured) enters 2011 as the nation’s active career leader in passing efficiency (166.74) and wins by a quarterback (38). Summary: Moore will again put up huge numbers if he remains healthy and is poised to break national records as well.

Running backs STARTERS: Doug Martin, Sr.; Dan Paul, Sr. (FB) Reserves: D.J. Harper (right), Sr.; Malcolm Johnson, So.; Drew Wright, Jr. Fast facts: Martin’s 1,260 yards were No. 6 in school history. Summary: Harper (pictured) is recovering from a torn ACL for the second time in as many years, but has been strong in fall.

Running toward the NFL Boise State has had a few ballcarriers make it to the next level, but never had a standout in the NFL. Could current running back Doug Martin be the first?

Ian Johnson School’s No. 2 all-time rusher has been on practice squads for three teams but has no regular season carries.

Brock Forsey Third on BSU’s rushing list, he played a season apiece for Chicago and Miami with 69 carries, 244 yards, 2 TDs.

Cedric Minter Boise State’s all-time leading rusher played five CFL seasons and played for N.Y. Jets in 1984 and 1985.

David Hughes Ran for 1,826 yards from 1977-80; played for Seattle as FB from 1981-85 (1,081 rushing yards, 864 receiving).

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The next level By DAVE SOUTHORN dsouthorn@idahopress.com

Boise State coaches made no secret about their admiration for Doug Martin early in his career. Even then, it was a bit of a surprise when he was named the starting running back last August, beating out Jeremy Avery and D.J. Harper. The way Martin performed during his junior campaign made you wonder why it took until the week before Virginia Tech for that announcement. Martin was everything a feature back is supposed to be — sturdy, strong, reliable, versatile. His 1,260 yards were sixth-most in school history. Twenty-one FBS running backs had more than Martin’s 96.9 rushing yards

Offensive prowess Points per game 2010 Boise State Mountain West WAC

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Rushing yards per game 2010 Boise State 200.2 Mountain West 164.4 WAC 153.9 Touchdowns rushing per game in 2010 Boise State Mountain West 1.8 WAC 1.8

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per game, but none eclipsed his 338 receiving yards. “Just the overall year he had, we rotated other guys in there, but you look at that production — we’ll take that,” coach Chris

Petersen said. “If he can do that again, we’ll be pretty good.” At 5-foot-9 and 208 pounds, Martin is built to take a bit of a pounding. He won the team’s Iron Bronco award for strength after last season, yet he can also run past, instead of over, defenders as needed. Look no further than his 79-yard TD catch at Nevada or his 84-yard TD run against Utah in the Las Vegas Bowl (the second-longest run in BSU history). “He doesn’t dance, well, he can dance off the field, and he has some moves, but he’s the definition of a downhill runner,” quarterback Kellen Moore said. “He’s special. I’m glad he’s behind me and not coming at me.”

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STARTERS: Tyler Shoemaker (right), Sr.; Geraldo Boldewijn, So.; Chris Potter, Sr.; Kyle Efaw, Sr. (TE) Reserves: Kirby Moore, Jr.; Mitch Burroughs, Sr.; Matt Miller, rFr.; Gabe Linehan, So. (TE) Fast facts: Gone are the top two receivers in school history, taking 2,008 of the team’s 4,174 receiving yards from last season with them. Summary: A varied group, led by Shoemaker (pictured) will see the ball spread around to speedy targets like Potter and Boldewijn and possession receivers like Moore and Miller.

Offensive linemen STARTERS: Nate Potter, Sr. (LT) (right), Joe Kellogg, Jr. (LG), Thomas Byrd, Sr. (C), Jake Broyles, So. (RG), Charles Leno Jr., So. (RT) Reserves: Faraji Wright, Jr. (LT), Brenel Myers, Jr. (LG), Matt Paradis, So. (C), Chuck Hayes, Sr. (RG), Michael Ames, Jr. (RT) Fast facts: Bronco line gave up just eight sacks last season (No. 3 in FBS). Summary: Anchored by potential firstround pick Potter (pictured), the Broncos are solid on the left and at center.

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Breakout player

Smooth transition under new OC Pease

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Senior running back Doug Martin had the sixth-most yards in school history last season with his 1,260-yard performance. With a similar performance, he could finish in the top five in school history in career yardage.

Martin has only been the No. 1 tailback for one season, but he already is making an impact in the Bronco record book. Here are some of his accomplishments, and the potential for him to climb in the annals of Bronco football.

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With his durability, strength, speed (in the 4.4-second range in the 40-yard dash) and versatility — he has played some defense early in his career — Martin is seen as a likely pick in the first half of the NFL draft. No one at Boise State will think that far ahead, but Petersen has some goals in mind for Martin, especially early. “If he hangs onto the football, that’s scary for any ballcarriers — you’re not hit that often in fall camp, so hopefully, I’d like to see early on, him put the clamps on the football,” Petersen said. Though Martin kept the ball secure for the most part last season, he did have red-zone fumbles in back-to-back weeks last Oct. 26 and Nov. 6 against Louisiana Tech and Hawaii, respectively. This season, Martin won’t be sneaking up on anybody. He’s on the Maxwell and Walker award watch lists, and even with Harper back healthy, he’s the unquestioned workhorse. That first part still is new to him, but the last? He’ll take that.

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“If teams focus on me, we’ve got Kellen,” Martin said. “If our gameplan is to run it, I’ll of course be happy with that. If I can contribute running it, catching it, blocking, tackling, I’m just happy being out there helping us win.”

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The name has changed, but the potential is still the same. Formerly known as Geraldo Hiwat, now Boldewijn, the sophomore receiver has a lot of attention thrown his way for a reason — the 6-foot-4 Dutch import has speed and size rarely seen in the blue and orange. “Yeah, I’d say I haven’t really had anyone like him,” senior quarterback Kellen Moore said. “I think he’s starting to hit that potential. He’s big, he’s fast and he can jump. It’s going to be fun to see what he can do.” Boldewijn can stretch the field like Titus Young, but he can use his body like Austin Pettis. Of course, “can” is important, as Boldewijn only played half of one season in the United States (at Capital High) before coming to Boise State. The sophomore said he has spent less time thinking and is simply reacting faster this fall as he has become more comfortable. “I’m really excited ... I’m ready to line up against someone else and figure out how to beat them,” Boldewijn said. —Dave Southorn/IPT

Brent Pease was gone for a little less than two weeks, during which time coach Chris Petersen joked “he lost his mind a bit.” The Broncos’ receivers coach from 2006-10, Pease left in late December to be the offensive coordinator at Indiana. He returned in January when Bryan Harsin left for Texas, and it has provided the Broncos with a seamless transition. “It’s been great,” quarterback Kellen Moore said. “He knows the system, he’s added a few things, but it’s pretty much the same thing that we’ve had so much success with.” Pease had served as an offensive coordinator at two other schools, both of which were pass-heavy. He’s excited to work more with the run game, where the Broncos have excelled. He is also happy to pick Petersen’s brain. “Pete’s good — anywhere I’ve been, I’ve always had freedom,” Pease said. “The thing that’s a little different is that he’s been in this position, so he’s got knowledge – why not use it?” Though Moore had a strong bond with Harsin, he has enjoyed working under Pease. The Broncos’ new offensive coordinator has been happy to work with the senior, and it’s mutual. “He’s a quarterback at heart,” Moore said. —Dave Southorn/IPT

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Yr Ht Wt So. 6-4 200 So. 6-2 191 Sr. 6-1 213 Jr. 5-9 187 Jr. 5-9 158 So. 6-2 205 Sr. 6-6 300 Jr. 6-3 291 Jr. 6-2 299 Jr. 6-2 282 Sr. 5-11 288 So. 6-1 286 So. 6-4 278 Sr. 6-2 291 So. 6-3 278 Jr. 6-4 283 Sr. 6-4 242 So. 6-3 232 Sr. 6-0 191 So. 6-1 197 Fr. 6-0 191 Sr. 5-9 215 Sr. 5-9 210 Sr. 6-0 250 Jr. 6-2 250 Fr. 5-9 183 Jr. 5-5 159

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Name Geraldo Boldewijn Aaron Burks Tyler Shoemaker Mitch Burroughs Chris Potter Kirby Moore Nate Potter Faraji Wright Joe Kellogg Brenel Myers Thomas Byrd Matt Paradis Jake Broyles Chuck Hayes Charles Leno Jr. Michael Ames Kyle Efaw Gabe Linehan Kellen Moore Joe Southwick Grant Hedrick Doug Martin D.J. Harper Dan Paul Chandler Koch Dan Goodale Trevor Harman

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Career rushing yardage

1. Cedric Minter: 4,475 (1977-80) 2. Ian Johnson: 4,183 (2005-08) 3. Brock Forsey: 4,045 (1999-2002) 4. Chris Thomas: 3,437 (1987-91) 5. Rodney Webster: 3,034 (1980-83) 6. Jeremy Avery: 2,932 (2007-10) 7. David Mikell: 2,268 (2000-03) 8. Jon Francis: 2,172 (1984-85) 9. Doug Martin: 2,132 (2008-) 10. Terry Zahner: 2,052 (1977-80)

Career rushing touchdowns 1. Ian Johnson, 58 (2005-08) 2. Brock Forsey, 50 (1999-2002) 3. Cedric Minter, 37 (1977-80) 4. David Mikell, 32 (2000-03) t4. Chris Thomas, 32 (1988-91) 6. Jared Zabransky, 31 (2003-06) 7. Jeremy Avery, 29 (2007-10) 8. Doug Martin, 27 (2008-)

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The tradition Brent Pease takes over as offensive coordinator with Bryan Harsin off to Texas. Pease has been an OC at Kentucky and Baylor. He’ll try to continue the decadelong dominance of the Boise State offense in 2011.

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Defensive rundown Defensive linemen STARTERS: Tyrone Crawford, Sr. (DE), Billy Winn, Sr. (DT), Chase Baker, Sr. (DT), Shea McClellin (right), Sr. (DE) Reserves: Jarrell Root, Sr. (DE), Mike Atkinson, Jr. (DT), Ricky TjongeA-Tjoe, So. (DT), Tyler Horn, Fr. (DE) Fast facts: The starting quartet combined for 25.5 sacks last season, led by McClellin (pictured), who had 9.5. Summary: Probably the deepest unit on the team, Crawford joins the starting ranks after tying for the team lead with 13.5 TFL last season. Winn and Baker are a solid tandem in the middle

Boise State defensive tackle Billy Winn

Linebackers STARTERS: Byron Hout (right), Sr. (MLB), Aaron Tevis, Sr. (WLB) Reserves: Tommy Smith, Jr. (MLB), J.C. Percy, Jr. (WLB) Fast facts: Despite missing the last four games, Hout (pictured) was second-team all-WAC last season. Summary: Tevis and Percy will again share duties, creating a deep group that will benefit from a strong defensive line in front.

Rising to the

Next challenge By DAVE SOUTHORN dsouthorn@idahopress.com

Just a few days after winning the Fiesta Bowl, the Boise State football team got another gift that has helped continue the program’s ascent. Billy Winn verbally committed to the Broncos five days after the 2007 Fiesta Bowl, turning down Arizona State, Oregon, Texas Tech and Washington. He was one of the highest profile recruits the Broncos had to that point — and he’s produced like a blue-chipper. Winn, about 40 pounds heavier than he was when he signed more than four years ago, is the anchor in the middle of the Broncos’ defensive line.

“He’s 300 pounds and moves like a point guard in basketball,” defensive end Tyrone Crawford said. “He’s got hands like he’s some sort of martial artist. What you want in a D-lineman is what Billy is.” The Broncos’ defensive tackle has 12.5 career sacks and 28.5 tackles for loss. He’s on the preseason Nagurski, Outland, Lombardi and Bednarik watch lists. He’s ranked by CBSSports.com as a first- or second-round draft pick in the spring. Before that, he’s got work to do. “My biggest thing is working on my technique, without that, you’re not a football player,” Winn said. “... I like it, but I try not to pay

attention to it.” Boise State coaches are trying to help Winn hone his craft even further, similar to the way they speak about quarterback Kellen Moore — working on tiny details that will hopefully make an already immense talent that much better. For Winn, it means being good against decent offensive linemen and great offensive linemen alike, something surely to help him at that next level. “With him, the big thing is consistency and the little things,” defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski said. “He’s so big, he’s so strong, he’s so talented, he can get away with some stuff.”

Defensive punishment Points per game allowed 2010 Boise State Mountain West avg. 27.3 WAC avg. 28.5

12.8

Rushing yards per game allowed 2010 Boise State 103.8 Mountain West avg. 175.2 WAC avg. 163.2 Passing yards allowed per game in 2010 Boise State 150.9 Mountain West avg. 197.7 WAC avg. 233.6

Note: Boise State finished in the top 10 nationally last season in total defense, rushing defense, scoring defense, sacks and tackles for loss.

Defensive backs STARTERS: Jamar Taylor, Jr. (CB), George Iloka, Sr. (S), Cedric Febis, Sr. (S), Jerrell Gavins (right), Sr. (CB) Reserves: Ebo Makinde, So. (CB), Jeremy Ioane, rFr. (S), Travis Stanaway, Sr. (S), Quaylon Ewing-Burton, So. (CB/S) Fast facts: The Broncos lose their leading tackler over the last three years in Jeron Johnson, with 328 in his career (10th at BSU). Summary: Though two starters are gone from the unit, Gavins (pictured) has plenty of experience as the No. 3 corner, while Febis has played in 33 games.

Nickels STARTER: Hunter White (right), Sr. Reserves: Jonathan Brown, So.; Dextrell Simmons, Jr. Fast facts: The versatile position has a big void with Winston Venable off to the NFL, and will see a decent amount of subs. Summary: White was Venable’s primary backup last season after moving over from linebacker. Brown is an athletic option who will be able to cover plenty of space.

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Breakout player Tyrone Crawford, Sr., DE

He didn’t even start a game, yet he tied for the team lead with 13.5 tackles for loss and was second with seven sacks. Give him more playing time, and it’s scary to imagine what Tyrone Crawford can do. “I can’t wait,” defensive end Shea McClellin said. “Getting him out there more can only be a good thing.” Crawford, a senior defensive end, had the benefit of playing behind Ryan Winterswyk and McClellin, serving as a haymaker to offensive linemen worn out by the motoring pair. At 6-foot-4 and 270 pounds, Crawford is a tenacious, solid mass of hurt for any offense. “He’s so tough,” offensive tackle Nate Potter said. “He makes us stronger having to block him. I’m glad he’s going against someone else each week.” Boise State coaches considered redshirting him last season, but with Jarrell Root, formed an excellent pair of second-team ends. Now that he’s a starter, his approach is essentially the same, though he’s hoping to be more than just the “power” to McClellin’s quickness. “I’m just trying to react — I did a little too much thinking out there last year,” Crawford said. “... I’m trying to play the run better and use a few more moves in the pass rush. I just tried to overpower guys last year.” —Dave Southorn/IPT

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BSU DEFENSE Pos DE DT NT DE MIKE WILL S S N CB CB KR PR P

No 40 96 90 43 97 99 92 96 94 33 36 48 16 10 8 30 25 32 6 5 37 4 46 22 7 3 20 49 14

Name Tyrone Crawford Jarrell Root Billy Winn Ricky Tjong-A-Tjoe Chase Baker Mike Atkinson Shea McClellin Jarrell Root Byron Hout Tommy Smith Aaron Tevis J.C. Percy Cedric Febis Jeremy Ioane George Iloka Travis Stanaway Hunter White Jonathan Brown Dextrell Simmons Jamar Taylor Ebo Makinde Jerrell Gavins Bryan Douglas Doug Martin D.J. Harper Chris Potter Mitch Burroughs Brad Elkin Trevor Harman

Yr Ht Wt Sr. 6-4 276 Sr. 6-3 268 Sr. 6-4 295 So. 6-3 307 Sr. 6-1 296 Jr. 6-0 320 Sr. 6-3 258 Sr. 6-3 268 Sr. 6-0 240 Jr. 6-1 227 Sr. 6-3 232 Jr. 6-0 222 Sr. 6-3 202 Fr. 5-10 197 Sr. 6-3 216 Sr. 5-11 203 Sr. 5-11 213 So. 5-10 220 Jr. 5-10 203 Jr. 5-11 194 So. 5-11 175 Sr. 5-9 175 Fr. 5-9 162 Sr. 5-9 215 Sr. 5-9 201 Jr. 5-9 158 Jr. 5-9 187 Sr. 6-2 194 So. 6-2 216

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Battle for Brotz’s void By DAVE SOUTHORN

kickoff specialist again, a role he improved at as last season pro© 2011 Idaho Press-Tribune gressed. There isn’t too much to be disapAt kicker, Dan Goodale and jupointed with in a season that saw nior college transfer Michael Frisina your team a missed field goal away have both been accurate on field from a BCS game and a perfect reg- goals in fall camp, though Goodale, ular season. If you press Boise State a redshirt freshman and Timberline coaches to think of something, it High grad, has an advantage with may lie with the special teams. a stronger leg. The wild card is how the duo, neither of which has played Kyle Brotzman’s missed kicks a game yet, handles game-time in Reno aside, the Broncos had a situations. few tough moments in the kicking game, finishing 60th in net punting “It’d be nice to know ‘this is our and 68th in kickoff return defense. guy,’” Petersen said. “We’re not going to know that until we play a “I think covering kicks was an area where we felt we hadn’t been as few games. Practice is the driving good as we had in the past,” special range. I’m even decent on the driving range, not on the golf course.” teams coach Jeff Choate said. “We emphasized a bit of a change scheWhoever the kicker is, he’ll matically and also getting more have big shoes to fill, considering consistency out of our kicker.” Brotzman left as the NCAA’s alltime leading scorer among kickers. Brotzman battled a leg injury Of course, Brotzman also was the last season, and it forced Trevor team’s main punter the last three Harman into kickoff duties, along seasons, a role Brad Elkin is likely with punting. Harman will be the dsouthorn@idahopress.com

to fill after biding his time for quite some time. Elkin split duties with Brotzman in 2007, backed him up in 2008 and 2009 and redshirted last season. “It’s nice to not be the service punt guy, the guy who might have a shot to play,” Elkin said. “It’s nice to know right now it’s my position to lose. I’ve played, had opportunities, it got frustrating. It’s nice to be in a rhythm.” Two punt returners who excelled in the role last season return in junior Mitch Burroughs and senior Chris Potter. Burroughs averaged 15.9 yards per return last season on eight tries, but an injury gave way to Potter, who averaged 13.3 yards per return (13th nationally). “It’s been fun — Mitch and I, some of the other guys have had a good time learning what we can do differently,” Potter said. “I think there will be some changes in the way we return the ball.”

Specialists rundown Place kickers STARTER: Dan Goodale, rFr. Reserves: Trevor Harman, So.; Michael Frisina, Jr. Fast facts: Despite the way his season ended, Kyle Brotzman’s graduation leaves a big void — he left as the NCAA’s all-time leading scorer among kickers. Summary: Goodale and Frisina, a junior college transfer, were accurate during fall camp, but Goodale has the bigger leg. Look for Harman to continue as the kickoff specialist.

Punters STARTER: Brad Elkin, Sr. Reserves: Trevor Harman, So. Fast facts: Brotzman also served as the team’s primary punter the past three seasons. Harman had some experience (10 attempts) while Brotzman dealt with an injury last season.

Summary: After splitting time with Brotzman as a freshman in 2007, Elkin played sparingly the next two seasons and redshirted last season. He’s been strong in the fall and ready for the shot he’s waited for.

Returners STARTERS: Chris Potter, Sr. (PR); Doug Martin, Sr. (KR), D.J. Harper, Sr. (KR) Reserves: Mitch Burroughs, Jr. (PR) Fast facts: Burroughs performed well early on, but after an injury, Potter took over and finished No. 13 in the nation in return average (13.3 yards per return). Summary: Potter (pictured) and Burroughs will provide sure-handed, shifty potential on punts, while Martin and Harper will be intriguing on kickoffs with Titus Young off to the NFL. Martin showed flashes in 2009 (six for 178), while Harper has three career return attempts for 47 yards.

Other specialists STARTERS: Chris Roberson, Jr. (long snapper), Joe Southwick, So. (holder).

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THREE PIVOTAL GAMES

Date Opponent Time TV Cable One Dish Network DirecTV Sept. 3 vs. Georgia (Atlanta) 6 p.m. ESPN Ch. 24 Ch. 140 Ch. 206 NOTE: Boise State was routed by Georgia on the Bulldogs’ home field 48-13 in 2005; Broncos are 9-2 in openers since 2000. Sept. 16 at Toledo 6 p.m. ESPN or ESPN2 Ch. 24 or 25 Ch. 140 or 144 Ch. 206 or 209 NOTE: Broncos beat Rockets by 43 in Boise last season; Toledo picked to win MAC and returns stellar WR Eric Page. Sept. 24 Tulsa 6 p.m. CBS Sports Net. Ch. 332 Ch. 152 Ch. 613 NOTE: Boise State is 5-0 all-time vs. UT; Golden Hurricane went 10-3 last season, finished fifth in NCAA in total offense. Oct. 1 Nevada 12:30 p.m. VERSUS Ch. 326 Ch. 151 Ch. 603 NOTE: The rematch — Wolf Pack dashed Broncos’ BCS hopes last season with OT win; UNR loses QB Kaepernick. Oct. 7 at Fresno State 7 p.m. ESPN Ch. 24 Ch. 140 Ch. 206 NOTE: Former WAC rivals, future MWC rivals meet for 14th time; Boise State blanked Bulldogs 51-0 last season. Oct. 15 at Colorado State 4 p.m. The Mtn. Ch. 329 N/A Ch. 616 NOTE: First-time meeting between schools will be Boise State’s Mountain West debut; Rams 6-18 last two seasons.

Sept. 3 vs. Georgia Boise State will break out all-white uniforms (including white helmets) against the Bulldogs at the Georgia Dome. It pits two top 20 teams and will give the Broncos a chance to test themselves against an SEC team. It also means a chance for the Broncos to erase some of the demons from a disastrous 2005 loss in Athens, Ga. A win would put the Broncos right in the national title conversation.

Oct. 22 Air Force 1:30 p.m. VERSUS Ch. 326 Ch. 151 Ch. 603 NOTE: Goodbye blue uniforms. First home MWC game for BSU against powerful AFA rushing attack (306.5 ypg in ‘10). Nov. 5 at UNLV 8:30 p.m. CBS Sports Net. Ch. 332 Ch. 152 Ch. 613 NOTE: Runnin’ Rebels are only MWC team Broncos don’t have winning record against (3-3 between 1972-77). Nov. 12 TCU 1:30 p.m. VERSUS Ch. 326 Ch. 151 Ch. 603 NOTE: Huge game that will tilt conference title/BCS hopes for both teams; game originally slated for Fort Worth. Nov. 19 at San Diego State 6 p.m. CBS Sports Net. Ch. 332 Ch. 152 NOTE: Aztecs feature potent combo with QB Lindley and RB Hillman, feature new head coach in Rocky Long.

Ch. 613

Nov. 26 Wyoming Noon The Mtn. Ch. 329 N/A Ch. 616 NOTE: Broncos are 5-0 all-time against Cowboys, including 51-6 win in Laramie last year; UW likely to start frosh QB.

Oct. 1 vs. Nevada

Dec. 3 New Mexico 4 p.m. The Mtn. Ch. 329 N/A Ch. 616 NOTE: Lobos were dreadful last season (last in total offense, 119th in total defense), playing in Boise will be daunting.

The Wolf Pack won’t join the Mountain West Conference until 2012, but you better believe the Broncos will treat this game like the fierciest of conference rivalries. After all, it was Nevada which dashed the Broncos’ hopes of a BCS bowl berth with their stunning overtime win in Reno last November. The Wolf Pack lose Colin Kaepernick at quarterback, but plenty of other talent is back.

BOISE STATE 2010 RESULTS Date Sept. 6

Opponent vs. Virginia Tech

NOTE: SJSU’s 80 yards fewest since 1971; BSU gains 537.

Score W 33-30

NOTE: Moore-to-Pettis TD wins it with 1:09 to play in D.C.

Sept. 18

at Wyoming Oregon State at New Mexico St. Toledo at San Jose State

Nov. 6

Hawaii

W 42-7

NOTE: Broncos scored 28 points in first quarter in 40th meeting.

W 59-0

NOTE: Broncos hold Bulldogs to 125 yards, pick up 516 yards.

W 57-14

NOTE: Brotzman missed two late field goals as BCS hopes end.

NOTE: BSU defense forced five turnovers, Avery scored 3 TDs.

Oct. 16

NOTE: Kellen Moore had two TD passes, caught one and punted.

W 37-24

NOTE: Broncos finish series 11-0 against Aggies with blowout.

Oct. 9

W 49-20

NOTE: Broncos rack up record 737 yards, Moore passes for 507.

NOTE: Moore has 288 yards, three TDs, Martin runs for 138.

Oct. 2

Louisiana Tech

W 51-6

NOTE: Broncos rack up 648 yards, hold Cowboys to 135.

Sept. 25

Oct. 26

W 48-0

Nov. 12 Nov. 19 Nov. 26 Dec. 4

at Idaho

W 52-14

Fresno State at Nevada

W 51-0 L 34-31 (OT)

Utah State

NOTE: Broncos bounce back, claim eighth WAC title in 10 years.

W 50-14

Nov. 12 vs. TCU The Broncos got quite a welcome gift to the MWC when the league switched the game from Fort Worth to Boise when the Horned Frogs declared their intention to leave for the Big East next season. This game could have not only conference implications, but national ones as well. The potential exists for both teams to be unbeaten, making it the biggest home game of all-time for Boise State.

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A blue goodbye for BSU’s Bleymaier B

oise State’s season will start with Nike providing equipment. A bowl game sponsor will host the event, played inside an NFL stadium, on the East Coast and against a traditional SEC power. And it will be his final game. It all started with an identity, an idea so unique it could be recognized by travelers flying miles above the city. It was the beginning to something great, and it was all his. The team known for that blue-turf football field will kickoff the 2011 season on Saturday, wearing specialty-designed allwhite uniforms in the Chick-filA Kickoff Game at the Georgia

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Dome in Atlanta. And when Boise State takes the field against Georgia, Gene Bleymaier will watch his final game as Boise State athletic director. The man whose idea to market a I-AA football team in 1986 with the blue turf at Bronco Stadium, will spend the final four quarters viewing a team dressed like a bride at the altar.

Black would have more appropriate for this year’s Nike Pro Combat uniform color. Bleymaier’s shocking dismissal from Boise State is anything but a union, and even could be viewed as a distraction. Bleymaier has meant more to Boise State football than any other person. More than Chris Petersen. More than Ian Johnson. Even more than Kellen Moore. He continued to build off the blue turf, hiring the right coaches at the right times to lead the football program. And over the years, the Broncos have steadily rose from that different-colored artificial surface. Today, Boise State football is known for more than

blue turf — it is now recognized as a national power. The Broncos begin the season ranked fifth nationally, the second straight season in the preseason Associated Press top five. It would have been hard to imagine where Boise State would be without Bleymaier and his leadership — and ideas — over the years. Would the Broncos have won the 2007 Fiesta Bowl and then used the funds from their first BCS bowl game to build that impressive press box and all those suites? Would they have returned to the Fiesta Bowl in 2010, and left with another win? Who would have thought

Boise State would open a season in the premier early-season game ranked much higher than No. 19 Georgia? Who would have thought blue turf would be a brand and identity for a winning football team? The Broncos begin another promising season with another big opening game on the East Coast and televised nationally. It will be another start that could lead to an unimaginable finish of playing for a national championship. And it’s too bad the guy with the highly-successful vision in the beginning, won’t be able to see the great blue yonder should that day come.

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MOUNTAIN WEST CONFERENCE

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AIR FORCE FALCONS LAST SEASON: 9-4, 5-3 MWC LOCATION: Colorado Springs, Colo. ENROLLMENT: 4,000 ALL-TIME RECORD: 337-278-13 HOME STADIUM: Falcon Stadium (46,692 capacity) COACH: Troy Calhoun, 34-18 (four seasons) RETURNING STARTERS: Five offense, eight defense TOP RETURNERS: Tim Jefferson, Sr. (1,459 yards passing, 10 TDs, 6 INTs); Asher Clark, Sr. (1,031 yards rushing, 5 TDs); Jonathan Warzeka, Sr. (18 catches, 406 yards, 3 TDs); Jordan Waiwaiole, Sr. (96 tackles, 7.5 TFL); Waiwaiole and Pat Hennessey, Sr. (2.0 sacks); Jon Davis, Sr. (three INTs for 23 yards)

Air Force quarterback TIM JEFFERSON

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Offense

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Points per game 2010 Air Force Mountain West NCAA

30.85 4th

40th

Yards per game 2010 Air Force Mountain West NCAA

425.85 3rd

Per game Rushing Passing

MWC 1st 9th

Yards 306.54 119.31

28th NCAA 2nd 118th

Defense

Points per game 2010 Air Force Mountain West NCAA

21.08 3rd

28th

Yards per game 2010 Air Force Mountain West NCAA Per game Rushing Passing

Falcons running toward record-setting season

Yards 201.54 147.77

349.31 4th MWC 6th 2nd

37th NCAA 103rd 2nd

2011 SCHEDULE Date Opponent Time Sept. 3 South Dakota State Noon Sept. 10 TCU 1:30 p.m. Sept. 24 Tennessee State 1 p.m. Oct. 1 at Navy 10 a.m. Oct. 8 at Notre Dame 1:30 p.m. Oct. 13 San Diego State 6 p.m. Oct. 22 at Boise State 1:30 p.m. Oct. 29 New Mexico Noon Nov. 5 Army 1:30 p.m. Nov. 12 Wyoming Noon Nov. 19 UNLV 4 p.m. Nov. 26 at Colorado State 4 p.m.

he Falcons begin the fifth season of the Troy Calhoun era in rare territory. They are in great position to reach a school-record fifth straight bowl game with a senior-heavy roster. Air Force will once again be a ground force with 1,000-yard rusher Asher Clark returning for his senior campaign, along with senior quarterback Tim Jefferson, who will break the school wins mark with just two victories. Though Jefferson will again be piloting an optionbased offense (794 yards, 15 TDs in 2010), the Falcons’ offense has evolved from the triple option to one that mixes in the old flexbone style with shotgun/zone read concepts. “It helps us utilize our tailback more, it gives us flexibility and also helps out

the defense,” Calhoun said. “They get to see more variations and it prepares them for gamedays better.” As the Air Force offense has changed under Calhoun since he took over for legendary Fisher DeBerry, the defense has taken strides, too. The Falcons were No. 2 in the nation against the pass last season and should improve against the run with eight starters back. “I think we should be able to get better — we have some really good players back all over the defense, and practicing against our offense doesn’t hurt, either,” defensive lineman Zach Payne said. The schedule won’t do them any favors, however, as they play at Navy, at Notre Dame, San Diego State at home and at Boise State in a three-week span from Oct. 1-22.

Breakout player JONATHAN WARZEKA, WR/KR What the senior lacks in size (5-10, 180), he makes up in game-breaking ability. Warzeka tied for the team lead with 18 catches last season, but averaged 22.6 yards per grab. He also rushed 41 times for 328 yards, a 7.6 yards per carry average. What sets Warzeka apart is his versatility, not only on offense, but on special teams — he is the MWC’s preseason special teamer of the year after averaging 28.7 yards per kick return (11th in NCAA) in 2010. “I like playing multiple positions, especially in our offense,” Warzeka said. “I’ve asked coach Calhoun to put me back at quarterback. I’m trying to get on defense, too, but that’s not working out, either.”

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COLORADO STATE RAMS LAST SEASON: 3-9, 2-6 MWC LOCATION: Fort Collins, Colo. ENROLLMENT: 26,348 ALL-TIME RECORD: 474-527-33 HOME STADIUM: Hughes Stadium (32,500) COACH: Steve Fairchild, 13-24 (three seasons) RETURNING STARTERS: Six offense, six defense TOP RETURNERS: Pete Thomas, So. (2,662 yards passing, 11 TDs, 13 INTs); Chris Nwoke, So. (357 yards rushing, 1 TD); Lou Greenwood, Jr. (34 catches, 474 yards, 2 TDs); Mychal Sisson, Sr. (95 tackles, 15 TFL); Sisson (4.5 sacks for 20 yards); Sisson, Ivory Herd, Dominique Vinson, Momo Thomas (one INT apiece)

Offense

Points per game 2010 Colorado State Mountain West NCAA

16.5 8th

Per game Rushing Passing

Yards 113.0 221.83

334.83 6th MWC 7th 4th

114th

87th NCAA 103rd 60th

Defense

Points per game 2010 Colorado State Mountain West NCAA

34.67 7th

104th

Yards per game 2010 Colorado State Mountain West NCAA Per game Rushing Passing

Yards 197.92 225.92

423.83 7th MWC 5th 8th

Running game big key for Rams to get going By DAVE SOUTHORN

Breakout player

MYCHAL SISSON, LINEBACKER

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Yards per game 2010 Colorado State Mountain West NCAA

Colorado State quarterback PETE THOMAS

96th NCAA 102nd 74th

2011 SCHEDULE Date Opponent Time Sept. 3 at New Mexico 4 p.m. Sept. 10 Northern Colo. Noon Sept. 17 Colorado 11:30 a.m. Sept. 24 at Utah State 6 p.m. Oct. 1 San Jose State 2 p.m. Oct. 15 Boise State 4 p.m. Oct. 22 at UTEP 6 p.m. Oct. 29 at UNLV 4 p.m. Nov. 12 San Diego State 4 p.m. Nov. 19 at TCU 1:30 p.m. Nov. 26 Air Force 4 p.m. Dec. 3 Wyoming Noon

fter posting backto-back 3-9 seasons, there’s a bit of pressure building for the Rams to right the ship. Four offensive linemen return, as does quarterback Pete Thomas, who threw for 2,662 yards as a true freshman last season. If CSU wants to improve on its poor offensive showing from 2010 (16.5 ppg, 114th nationally), it has to run the ball. The Rams were 103rd nationally with 113 yards per game and lose top rusher Leonard Mason. “You’re never quite sure how it’s going to play out at running back,” coach Steve Fairchild said. “The running back spot, I’m fairly confident, will produce.” The Rams will be young, with only seven seniors who are projected starters on either side of the ball. Some talent returns defensively, and the Rams are making a shift to utilize more of a 3-4 defense to take advantage of some strong linebackers. “I think this is a totally different team — we’ve had a change in mindset,

At 5-foot-11 and 207 pounds, Sisson looks more like a safety than a linebacker, but that build makes him quick and versatile. He racked up 95 tackles last season as a junior, with 15 for losses. What sets him apart is his ability to sniff out the ball, and remove it from whoever wishes to advance it past him. Sisson led the nation with seven forced fumbles last season, two more than anyone else. “I give all the credit to the defensive line,” Sisson said. “They put me in position to make plays ... it’s technique from coaches, put your hat on the ball and let it all work out from there.”

mixed some things up and are focusing on being consistent,” linebacker Mychal Sisson said. The Rams could open the season as good as 5-0 with games against New Mexico, Northern Colorado, Colorado, Utah State and San Jose State.

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NEW MEXICO LOBOS LAST SEASON: 1-11, 1-7 MWC

Locksley leaning on past experiences at Illinois By DAVE SOUTHORN dsouthorn@idahopress.com

rogress has been slow, if it has existed at all, as the Lobos have won just twice under coach Mike Locksley since he came over from Illinois. Incorporating a spread style that served the Illini well with the likes of Juice Williams and Rashard Mendenhall, Locksley has not found that level of player in Albuquerque. The Lobos were 116th in the nation in scoring and dead last in total offense in 2010. “Any time you’re coming off losing 22 games in two years, that’s motivation enough,” Locksley said. “... We had three different

Defense

Offense

Points per game 2010

Points per game 2010 New Mexico Mountain West NCAA

15.83 9th

New Mexico Mountain West NCAA

116th

Per game Rushing Passing

Yards 108.0 157.67

265.67 9th MWC 8th 8th

120th

Yards per game 2010

Yards per game 2010 New Mexico Mountain West NCAA

44.33 9th

New Mexico Mountain West NCAA

120th

Per game Rushing Passing

NCAA 106th 106th

starters at quarterback get hurt, so if we can get some consistency there, it will be a huge benefit.” There is a shade of optimism, however, particularly on defense, which returns nine starters and its top six tacklers. If the Lobos want to be competitive, they need to improve in every

469.0 9th

Yards 250.17 218.83

MWC 9th 6th

119th NCAA 120th 57th

facet — which is hardly an easy accomplishment. Locksley is on a bit of a hot seat, but showing improvement will help cool it down a bit. He knows it won’t be easy, but looks on past experiences to guide him. “I’m a glutton for punishment — we were 1-10, then 2-9 at Illinois, then went to

2011 SCHEDULE Date Opponent Time Sept. 3 Colorado State 4 p.m. Sept. 10 at Arkansas TBA Sept. 17 Texas Tech 1:30 p.m. Sept. 24 Sam Houston State 4 p.m. Oct. 1 New Mexico State 6 p.m. Oct. 15 at Nevada TBA Oct. 22 at TCU Noon Oct. 29 Air Force Noon Nov. 5 at San Diego State 6 p.m. Nov. 12 UNLV 8 p.m. Nov. 19 at Wyoming Noon Dec. 3 at Boise State 4 p.m.

the Rose Bowl,” Locksley said. “I’ve seen the process. It’s never fun. The reality is you have to go through it, and you have to build. I’m confident we’re doing that.”

LOCATION: Albuquerque, N.M. ENROLLMENT: 27,304 ALL-TIME RECORD: 451-533-31 HOME STADIUM: University Stadium (39,224) RETURNING STARTERS: Six offense, nine defense TOP RETURNERS: B.R. Holbrook, Jr. (619 yards passing, 2 TDs, 6 INTs); Kasey Carrier, Jr. (373 yards rushing, 2 TDs); Ty Kirk, Jr. (38 catches, 477 yards, 2 TDs); Carmen Messina, Sr. (115 tackles, 6 TFL); Jaymar Latchison, Sr. (2.0 sacks for 16 yards); Bubba Forrest, Sr. (2 INTs for 0 yards)

COACH: Mike Locksley, 2-22 (two seasons at New Mexico)

Breakout player CARMEN MESSINA, Linebacker Messina has been a busy man, anchoring the middle of the New Mexico defense with his hulking 6-foot-2, 236pound frame. Messina has racked up 312 tackles in his career, and the Butkus Award watchlist member is the latest in an impressive history of linebackers at New Mexico, including Brian Urlacher. He was hindered all season long by an ankle injury and could be poised to be a first-team all-MWC player in a conference stocked with talent at linebacker. “I just expect to go out there and make a lot more plays,” Messina said. “As a unit, we need to make stops on third down and hand it over to our offense.”

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SAN DIEGO AZTECS LAST SEASON: 9-4, 5-3 MWC LOCATION: San Diego, Calif. ENROLLMENT: 32,396 ALL-TIME RECORD: 484-389-32 HOME STADIUM: Qualcomm Stadium (54,000) COACH: Rocky Long,0-0 (first season at SDSU) RETURNING STARTERS: Seven offense, five defense TOP RETURNERS: Ryan Lindley, Sr. (3,830 yards passing, 28 TDs, 14 INTs); Ronnie Hillman, So. (1,532 yards rushing, 17 TDs); Gavin Escobar, So. (29 catches, 323 yards, 4 TDs); Miles Burris, Sr. (80 tackles, 20 TFL); Burris (9.5 sacks for 61 yards); Leon McFadden, Jr. (2 INTS for 0 yards)

With new coach, Aztecs attempt to continue rise San Diego State RB RONNIE HILLMAN

Offense

35.0 2nd

By DAVE SOUTHORN dsouthorn@idahopress.com

19th

Yards per game 2010 San Diego State Mountain West NCAA

456.69 2nd

Per game Rushing Passing

MWC 4th 1st

Yards 161.31 295.38

16th NCAA 48th 12th

Defense

Points per game 2010 San Diego State Mountain West NCAA

22.08 5th

36th

Yards per game 2010 San Diego State Mountain West NCAA Per game Rushing Passing

Yards 148.77 205.0

TCU HORNED FROGS LAST SEASON: 13-0, 8-0 MWC LOCATION: Fort Worth, Texas ENROLLMENT: 9,142 ALL-TIME RECORD: 582-512-57 HOME STADIUM: Amon G. Carter Stadium (32,000) COACH: Gary Patterson, 98-28 (10 seasons) RETURNING STARTERS: Five offense, six defense TOP RETURNERS: Casey Pachall, So. (78 yards passing, 1 TD, 0 INTs); Ed Wesley, Jr. (1,078 yards rushing, 11 TDs); Josh Boyce, So. (34 catches, 646 yards, 6 TDs); Tanner Brock, Jr. (106 tackles, 5.5 TFL); Tank Carder, Sr. (3.5 sacks for 20 yards); Greg McCoy, Sr. (2 INTs for -2 yards)

Offense

Points per game 2010 San Diego State Mountain West NCAA

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353.77 5th MWC 4th 4th

43rd NCAA 57th 38th

2011 SCHEDULE Date Opponent Time Sept. 3 Cal Poly 8 p.m. Sept. 10 at Army 10 a.m. Sept. 17 Washington St. 4:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at Michigan TBA Oct. 8 TCU 8:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at Air Force 6 p.m. Oct. 29 Wyoming 8 p.m. Nov. 5 New Mexico 6 p.m. Nov. 12 at Colorado State 4 p.m. Nov. 19 Boise State 6 p.m. Nov. 26 at UNLV 8 p.m.

fter taking the Aztecs to their first nine-win season since 1971, Brady Hoke took a new job — to become the Michigan Wolverines’ new coach. SDSU athletic director Jim Sterk wasted little time, promoting Rocky Long from defensive coordinator. Long is the Mountain West’s winningest coach, posting 65 wins from 1998-2008 at New Mexico. “I think the transition was pretty good,” Long said. “Being on the staff and having a feeling for the players, I think there was some loyalty there. They feel like the philosophy is the same and it’s going in the same direction.”

What Long inherits is a team still boasting plenty of talent with four starting offensive linemen back, along with freshman sensation Ronnie Hillman at running back and NFL-caliber quarterback Ryan Lindley (3,830 yards, 28 TDs). “You’d think with a new staff, they’d want to change it up, but they want to keep the ball rolling,” Lindley said. “It really started with our line, and we’ve got most of them back, so it’ll be fun to watch.” Long, known for his defensive mind, will continue to call defensive plays and should oversee a strong defense that improved from 74th in total defense his first season in 2009 to 43rd last year.

Breakout player RONNIE HILLMAN, running back Lightly recruited out of high school, the 5-foot-10, 190pound burner made just about anyone who passed up on the Orange County native immediately regret it. As a freshman last season, he racked up 1,532 yards on the ground (No. 1 in the NCAA among freshmen), scoring 17 touchdowns. With quarterback Ryan Lindley seeking replacements for the loss of his top two receivers, Hillman will again be counted on to be a reliable force in the backfield. “I’ve been lucky to be around a lot of good running backs, and Ronnie has as good of quickness and speed getting in and out of holes as any of them,” coach Rocky Long said.

Points per game 2010 TCU Mountain West NCAA

41.62 1st

4th

Yards per game 2010 TCU Mountain West NCAA

476.85 1st

Per game Rushing Passing

MWC 2nd 3rd

Yards 247.38 229.46

12th NCAA 10th 53rd

Defense

Points per game 2010 TCU Mountain West NCAA

12.0 1st

1st

Yards per game 2010 TCU Mountain West NCAA

228.46 1st

Per game Rushing Passing

MWC 1st 1st

Yards 99.69 128.77

1st NCAA 5th 1st

2011 SCHEDULE Date Opponent Time Sept. 2 at Baylor 6 p.m. Sept. 10 at Air Force 1:30 p.m. Sept. 17 La.-Monroe Noon Sept. 24 Portland State 5 p.m. Sept. 30 SMU 6 p.m. Oct. 8 at San Diego State 8:30 p.m. Oct. 22 New Mexico Noon Oct. 28 BYU (Dallas) 6 p.m. Nov. 5 at Wyoming Noon Nov. 12 at Boise State 1:30 p.m. Nov. 19 Colorado State 1:30 p.m. Dec. 3 UNLV 12:30 p.m.

TCU QB Casey Pachall

Horned Frogs keep on building with new QB By DAVE SOUTHORN dsouthorn@idahopress.com

ust as Boise State has done, TCU just keeps building. Coming off an undefeated season and a Rose Bowl victory, the Horned Frogs enter their final Mountain West season trying to build without QB Andy Dalton. “I’m more excited about the potential of this team because of the unknowns that we have,” coach Gary Patterson said. “We have a lot of young talent.” Death, taxes and an outstanding TCU defense. Under Patterson, the Horned Frogs have been one of the few certainties in college football, and topped the nation in total defense in 2010. The Horned Frogs became just the third program in NCAA history to finish first in that category in three straight seasons. Six starters are back, including three of the top five tacklers. “For us to be what we want to be this year, we have to do the same (we’ve done in the past) and have guys step up,” Patterson said. If the Horned Frogs want to leave for the Big East with a Mountain West title and maybe another BCS game, the road goes through Boise — TCU plays

Breakout player TANK CARDER, linebacker For a quiet guy who was a BMX champ as a teenager, Carder’s year has been a bit strange. “In the airport, people have come up to me and said ‘hey, you’re the guy that knocked down the pass,’” the reigning MWC defensive player of the year said. “It’s kind of crazy.” Carder had six tackles (three for losses), a sack and batted down Wisconsin’s two-point attempt with 2:00 to play in the Rose Bowl, giving TCU a 21-19 win. With his 60 tackles, 3.5 sacks and five pass breakups, Carder is an anchor on the top-notch defense. The senior said the defense’s continued success is hinged on players like him. “It’s all inherited,” he said. “When I got there, the older guys passed down what they learned from the older guys before them. Having coach Patterson is huge, but we know a lot of that falls on us to show our teammates the right way.”

at Boise State on Nov. 12. “We can’t look back anymore, we have to look forward,” linebacker Tank Carder said. “We have a huge first game against Baylor, but yeah, we know we have a big one in November in Boise. It’ll be fun.”

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On the rise: Ryan Lindley By DAVE SOUTHORN dsouthorn@idahopress.com

e had only one other FBS offer out of high school — Idaho — yet he has put his team in rare territory. He faces a senior year with huge expectations but loses his offensive coordinator and his top receiving targets. Sounds familiar, doesn’t it Bronco fans? Kellen Moore isn’t the only Mountain West quarterback with a chance to put up big numbers in 2011. San Diego State’s Ryan Lindley threw for 3,830 yards last season (15 fewer than Moore) and threw 28 TD passes to 14 interceptions. “We had a great year last year, but we didn’t win the Mountain West,” Lindley said. “If I have to do what I did last year if it means winning, that’s great. If not, that’s fine with me.” The Aztecs won nine games last season for the first time since 1971. SDSU

Breakout player Aerial ascent Lindley has steadily improved since he began his career in 2008. 2008:242 of 427 for 2,653 yards, 16 TDs, 9 INTs; 117.01 efficiency 2009: 239 of 437 for 3,054 yards, 23 TDs, 16 INTs; 123.44 efficiency 2010: 243 of 421 for 3,830 yards, 28 TDs, 14 INTs; 149.43 efficiency

won twice in 2008 and four times in 2009 with Lindley the starter. “He’s as good as they come in the country, and to see where he’s taken San Diego State speaks volumes,” said Moore, who got to know Lindley this summer as a counselor at the Elite 11 quarterback camp. At 6-foot-4 and 230 pounds, Lindley makes a likely NFL product. His efficiency has improved each season, to 149.43 last season (21st in FBS). “I’ve seen him get a lot better,” said coach Rocky Long, in his first season

after serving as defensive coordinator since 2008. “I saw him get into a new offense as a sophomore, take a little while to get used to it, saw him blossom into a big time, probably NFL quarterback. He’s big, he’s strong, he’s smart and he has great accuracy. What else do you want?” Lindley loses the top two receivers in the conference last year in Vincent Brown and DeMarco Sampson, who had a combined 136 receptions for 2,575 yards and 18 touchdowns. The team’s No. 3 receiver, Dominique Sandifer, is out for the year with an injury. Dylan Denso’s four career catches are most among returning wide receivers. “I’m actually more excited about this fall than any other because I’m anxious to see what guys step up,” Lindley said. “We’ve had some big losses, but we have a good line, a great running back and I trust those receivers will step up.”

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San Diego State quarterback Ryan Lindley returns after throwing for 3,830 yards and 28 touchdowns against 14 interceptions in 2010. He also guided the Aztecs to a victory in the Poinsettia Bowl in San Diego.

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UNLV REBELS LAST SEASON: 2-11, 2-6 MWC LOCATION: Las Vegas, Nev. ENROLLMENT: 28,000 ALL-TIME RECORD: 221-262-4 HOME STADIUM: Sam Boyd Stadium (36,800) COACH: Bobby Hauck, 2-11 (one season) RETURNING STARTERS: Six offense, four defense TOP RETURNERS: Caleb Herring, So. (365 yards passing, 4 TDs, 3 INTs); Tim Cornett, So. (144 carries, 546 yards rushing, 6 TDs); Michael Johnson, Sr. (51 catches, 571 yards, 5 TDs); B.J. Bell, Sr. (51 tackles, 3.5 TFL); Bell and Sidney Hodge, So. (1.5 sacks apiece); Will Chandler, Sr. (five INTs for 32 yards)

Offense

Points per game 2010 UNLV Mountain West NCAA

18.38 7th

110th

Yards per game 2010 UNLV Mountain West NCAA

274.23 8th

Per game Rushing Passing

MWC 9th 6th

Yards 103.31 170.92

118th NCAA 109th 98th

Defense

Points per game 2010 UNLV Mountain West NCAA

39.69 8th

116th

Yards per game 2010 UNLV Mountain West NCAA

450.46 8th

Per game Rushing Passing

MWC 8th 9th

Yards 222.69 227.77

109th NCAA 116th 77th

2011 SCHEDULE Date Opponent Time Sept. 1 at Wisconsin 6 p.m. Sept. 10 at Washington State TBA Sept. 17 Hawaii 8 p.m. Sept. 24 Southern Utah 7 p.m. Oct. 8 at Nevada TBA Oct. 15 at Wyoming Noon Oct. 29 Colorado State 4 p.m. Nov. 5 Boise State 8:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at New Mexico 8 p.m. Nov. 19 at Air Force 4 p.m. Nov. 26 San Diego State 8 p.m. Dec. 3 at TCU 12:30 p.m.

Coach Hauck: ‘It might be frustrating at times’ UNLV WR MICHAEL JOHNSON

By DAVE SOUTHORN dsouthorn@idahopress.com

s many before him have discovered, Bobby Hauck found out in 2010 the move from the FCS level to an FBS school in need of a turnaround is a tough, long road. After posting an 80-17 record at Montana from 2003-09, Hauck took over a Runnin’ Rebels program that has not reached a bowl game since 2000. UNLV finished 110th nationally in scoring offense and 116th in scoring defense. It could be another tough season as UNLV must replace its starting quarterback and top four tacklers from a year ago. “The thing that sticks out most is the unknown — we’re going to be a very young group,” Hauck said. “What excites me most is exactly that. I think we’re going to get better each week, but it might be frus-

trating at times.” Sophomore Caleb Herring and junior college transfer Sean Reilly will battle for the starting quarterback nod, and will be aided by a solid corps of receivers — seniors Michael Johnson and Phillip Payne combined for 91 receptions and 10 touchdowns in 2010. The Rebels do not have a senior listed on their depth chart on the offensive line, plus they return only four defensive starters. However, senior cornerback Quinton Pointer returns to provide some much-needed talent — he got a medical hardship last season because of a knee injury. “I’m very anxious to get back,” Pointer said. “It’s been a very long year … it was very frustrating through the whole season, not being able to help them, seeing the struggle throughout the season. But I was able to learn more about football and dealt with it.”

Breakout player PHILLIP PAYNE, wide receiver The slightly mercurial receiver, who was suspended for two games last season for criticizing the coaching staff, is one of the best pass catchers in the Mountain West. In 11 games last season, he hauled in 40 catches for 689 yards and five scores. He needs six touchdown catches in 2011 to break the school career mark of 24. “Phil Payne’s probably the best player on our football team,” Hauck said. At 6-foot-3 and 205 pounds, he has NFL size and leaping ability to boot. Reports out of Las Vegas over the offseason have stressed his maturity, which could equal a big season.

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WYOMING COWBOYS LAST SEASON: 3-9, 1-7 MWC LOCATION: Laramie, Wyo. ENROLLMENT: 13,476 ALL-TIME RECORD: 489-518-28 HOME STADIUM: War Memorial Stadium (32,580) COACH: Dave Christensen, 10-15 (two seasons) RETURNING STARTERS:Seven offense, eight defense TOP RETURNERS: Alvester Alexander, Jr. (189 carries, 792 yards rushing, 14 TDs); Chris McNeill, Jr. (28 catches, 257 yards, 3 TDs); Brian Hendricks, Sr. (80 tackles, 0.5 TFL); Josh Biezuns, Sr. (6.5 sacks for 48 yards); Tashaun Gipson, Sr. (three INTs for 77 yards)

Experienced defense to lead way for Pokes By DAVE SOUTHORN

Offense

dsouthorn@idahopress.com

Points per game 2010 TCU Mountain West NCAA

19.17 6th

107th

Yards per game 2010 TCU Mountain West NCAA Per game Rushing Passing

Wyoming LB BRIAN HENDRICKS

Yards 119.5 166.0

285.5 7th MWC 6th 7th

116th NCAA 98th 100th

Defense

Points per game 2010 TCU Mountain West NCAA

30.33 6th

86th

Yards per game 2010 TCU Mountain West NCAA

413.67 6th

Per game Rushing Passing

MWC 7th 5th

Yards 205.75 207.92

92nd NCAA 109th 42nd

2011 SCHEDULE Date Opponent Time Sept. 3 Weber State 7 p.m. Sept. 10 Texas State 4 p.m. Sept. 17 at Bowling Green TBA Sept. 24 at Nebraska 5:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at Utah State 6 p.m. Oct. 15 UNLV Noon Oct. 29 at San Diego State 8 p.m. Nov. 5 TCU Noon Nov. 12 at Air Force Noon Nov. 19 New Mexico Noon Nov. 26 at Boise State Noon Dec. 3 at Colorado State Noon

yoming coach Dave Christensen was known as an offensive wiz when he was hired from Missouri before the 2009 season. The Cowboys’ offense hasn’t quite matched what the Tigers did with someone like Chase Daniel at the helm — Wyoming was 116th in the NCAA in total offense and 107th in scoring last season. Christensen also faces a difficult task of finding a new starting quarterback, and he’ll audition two true freshmen for the job. He also will run camp a little differently to help acclimate the candidates, and also the defense. “We’ll have four scrimmages within the first two and a half weeks,” Christensen said. “I just feel it’s important to get as many live reps as possible to find a starter at quarterback. Last year, I made a mistake as the head coach not having enough live tackling reps in preseason.” Though the Cowboys’ defense had its struggles last season (109th in rushing defense), it was decent against the pass and returns eight starters on defense. Seniors like DE

Breakout player JOSH BIEZUNS, defensive end Biezuns, a 6-foot-2, 250pound senior, was lightly recruited out of Minnesota in high school, only getting offered from Division II schools in his home state. He jumped at the shot at Wyoming, and has thrived. After playing fullback in 2008, he has 20 tackles for loss and 10 sacks in two seasons on defense. “I pride myself on being a hard-working, blue-collar guy, and a lot of people in Wyoming are like that,” he said. “I try, and we try, to bring that mentality to the field.” Biezuns was the only Wyoming player on the Mountain West’s preseason all-conference team, and was joined on the line by two Boise State players and one TCU player.

Josh Biezuns (10.5 TFL, 6.5 sacks), Gabe Knapton (7.0 TFL, four sacks), LB Brian Hendricks (80 tackles) and S Tashaun Gipson (three INTs) anchor what should be a solid defense in 2011. “I think we have more depth and quality players from a defensive standpoint since I’ve been with the program,” Christensen said.

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IDAHO VANDALS LAST SEASON: 6-7, 3-5 WAC

Akey: Vandals are a bowl team this season By TOM FOX

tfox@idahopress.com

Idaho coach Robb Akey believes his enthusiasm for this season’s Vandals offense is warranted. Despite entering the season with a senior quarterback who has not held the title during his time in Moscow, Akey has said time and again he is confident in Brian Reader leading his team. Reader has played, and even started games, while backing up Nathan Enderle at the position the past two years. “His leadership is very, very strong,” Akey said. “It’s not like you’re throwing a guy out there to the wolves

Defense

Offense

Points per game 2010

Points per game 2010 Idaho Western Athletic NCAA

26.6

6th

60th

Yards per game 2010 Idaho Western Athletic NCAA Per game Rushing Passing

Yards 88.2 298.6

386.8 5th WAC 8th 3rd

55th NCAA 118th 10th

that hasn’t done it before.” The Vandals also return a stable of effective ballcarriers this season. Princeton McCarty and Kama Bailey are back with extensive backfield experience. The addition of Arizona State transfer Bass could be a major boon, as well.

Idaho Western Athletic NCAA

28.3 4th

71st

Yards per game 2010 Idaho Western Athletic NCAA Per game Rushing Passing

Yards 188.9 231.4

420.3 5th WAC 7th 4th

95th NCAA 95th 87th

Receiver Justin Veltung will be expected to continue his versatile ways. Veltung averaged big yards (19.9 receiving, 10.3 rushing) when he had the ball in his hands last year. The Vandals are picked to finish sixth in the eightteam Western Athletic Conference.

2011 SCHEDULE Date Opponent Sept. 1 Bowling Green Sept. 10 North Dakota Sept. 17 at Texas A&M Sept. 24 Fresno State Oct. 1 at Virginia Oct. 8 Louisiana Tech Oct. 15 at New Mexico St. Oct. 29 Hawaii Nov. 5 at San Jose St. Nov. 12 at BYU Nov. 19 Utah State Dec. 3 at Nevada

Time 7 p.m. 3 p.m. 5 p.m. 3 p.m. TBA 3 p.m. 6 p.m. 3 p.m. 2 p.m. TBA 3 p.m. 2 p.m.

“Do I expect this team to be good? Yes,” Akey said. “Do I expect us to be a bowl team this year? Yes I do. If we stay healthy, we’ve got a chance to compete for a lot of things this year.”

LOCATION: Moscow ENROLLMENT: 11,730 ALL-TIME RECORD: 451-533-31 HOME STADIUM: Kibbie Dome (16,000) TOP RETURNERS: Princeton McCarty, Sr. (380 yards rushing, 3 TDs); Kama Bailey, Sr. (298 yards rushing, 1 TD); Justin Veltung, Jr. (25 catches, 497 yards, 8 TDs); Brian Reader, Sr., (42-71 568 yards, 5 TDs, 1 INT in 10 games played)

COACH: Robb Akey, 23-40 (four seasons at Idaho)

Breakout player BRIAN READER, Quarterback The senior entering fall practices named a captain by his teammates, which sheds light on what type of leader he has been for the Vandals. Titles and starting jobs are nice, but Reader has backed up the encouragement from his coach and teammates. The Vandals’ offense scored at will against the team’s defense during scrimmages, which could be looked at two ways: either the Reader-driven offense is much improved, or the defense really isn’t. Either way, the first-year starting quarterback has proven to Idaho coach Robb Akey and teammates that he is worthy of stepping into the void left when Nathan Enderle finished his time in Moscow and was drafted by the Chicago Bears.

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IDAHO VANDALS LAST SEASON: 6-7, 3-5 WAC

Idaho defense needs a push By TOM FOX

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Defenses start in a three-point stance, ready to explode across the line and create havoc. Idaho coach Robb Akey knows good defenses start up front, and that is why the former defensive coordinator at Washington State is excited about this year’s defense. The Vandals’ defensive line features 6-foot-4, 294pound Michael Cosgrove at tackle and 6-foot-3, 251pound junior end Benson Mayowa. The line will be expected to provide pressure — to rush quarterbacks into unwarranted throws

and halt the run — while the rest of the team’s defense will need to mature during a difficult first half of the season. The Vandals open the season with home games against Bowling Green (Sept. 1) and North Dakota (Sept. 10) before a trying three-game stretch that starts Sept. 17 at Texas A&M. The Vandals return home against Fresno State on Sept. 24 and then are back on the road to play Virginia on Oct. 1. “That’s quite a stretch,” Akey said. “My concern with that is that it can be taxing on the body with that travel and that physical play.”

The Vandals have dealt with enough injuries during workouts in the spring. Senior Thaad Thompson was competing for a safety job when he suffered a season-ending knee injury and starting linebacker Robert Siavii injured a knee and will miss this season. Both players had redshirt seasons remaining and will return next season. Akey said after the spring that he had never witnessed as many injuries to a team. “We better be as healthy as we can be,” he said.

Idaho coach Robb Akey is excited about this year’s defensive line and depth at linebacker. The Vandals will be replacing Shiloh Keo, an NFL draft pick by the Houston Texans, at safety and leading tackler Robert Siavii at linebacker. Siavii injured a knee during spring workouts and will miss the season.

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Mike Kramer returns to the sidelines for his third stop in the Big Sky Conference. And the three-time conference coach of the year at Eastern Washington and Montana State has his work cut out for him. Kramer takes over an Idaho State football program looking for a boost and the fast-talking, motivating coach may be the one to accomplish the feat. His 53 wins in Big Sky Conference play rank third all-time. He will attempt to tie former Montana coach Don Reed for second place when the Bengals open the

Defense

Offense

Points per game 2010

Points per game 2010 Idaho State Big Sky NCAA (FCS)

15.6 9th

108th

Yards per game 2010 Idaho State Big Sky NCAA (FCS) Per game Rushing Passing

Yards 56.2 169.6

225.7 9th WAC 9th 9th

114th NCAA 116th 81st

season at Washington State on Sept. 3. Idaho State then plays four of its next five games at Holt Arena in Pocatello. Then the road gets tough. Idaho State finishes the season with four straight road games, including its Oct. 22 date at BYU.

Idaho State Big Sky NCAA (FCS)

33.3 8th

101st

Yards per game 2010 Idaho State Big Sky NCAA (FCS) Per game Rushing Passing

417.8 7th Yards 163.6 254.3

WAC 6th 8th

103rd NCAA 77th 113th

From Sept. 15 to Nov. 12, the Bengals will play games outside Pocatello. They return for their regular season finale, and it doesn’t get much easier against defending FCS national champion Eastern Washington. The Bengals announced earlier this week that junior

2011 SCHEDULE Date Opponent Time Sept. 3 at Washington St. 3 p.m. Sept. 10 Western State 4 p.m. Sept. 17 Northern Colorado 4 p.m. Sept. 24 at Northern Arizona 4 p.m. Oct. 1 Portland State 1:30 p.m. Oct. 8 Montana 4 p.m. Oct. 15 at Weber State 4 p.m. Oct. 22 at BYU 1 p.m. Oct. 29 at Montana State Noon Nov. 12 at Sacramento St. 7 p.m. Nov. 19 Eastern Washington 4 p.m.

college transfer Kevin Yost will start at quarterback. Yost threw for 2,500 yards last season at Glendale (Ariz.) Community College as a sophomore.

LOCATION: Pocatello ENROLLMENT: 15,041 ALL-TIME RECORD: 449–463–20 HOME STADIUM: Holt Arena (12,000) TOP RETURNERS: Tavoy Moore, Sr. (252 rushing yards, 0 TDs, 2nd in FCS in punt return average); Rodrick Rumble, Jr. (32 catches, 464 yards, 2 TDs); David Harrington, Sr. (44.4 yards per punt, 1st in FCS); A.J. Storms, Sr. (13.3 tackles per game, 1st in FCS)

COACH: Mike Kramer, first season (77-75 career record)

Breakout player A.J. STORMS, Linebacker The Meridian High graduate dazzled with his legs and arm as a quarterback in high school, but has been equally impressive in a completely different position in college. The 2007 All-Idaho player of the year for 5A state champion Meridian, is now an All-American linebacker for the Bengals. Storms led the nation with 13.3 tackles (146 total, including 63 unassisted) in 2010 per game and tied for the team lead with 10 tackles for a loss. He enters his senior season named to many award watch lists, including the Buck Buchanan Award, which is annually presented to the top defensive player in the FCS.

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* All games are Eastern time

ARMY Sep. 3 at N. Illinois, 7 p.m. Sep. 10 San Diego St., Noon Sep. 17 Northwestern, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 24 at Ball St., 2 p.m. Oct. 1 Tulane, Noon Oct. 8 at Miami (Ohio), 1 p.m. Oct. 22 at Vanderbilt, TBA Oct. 29 Fordham, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at Air Force, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 12 Rutgers, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at Temple, 1 p.m. Dec. 10 Navy, 2:30 p.m.

AIR FORCE Sept. 3 South Dakota 2 p.m. Sept. 10 TCU 3:30 p.m. Sept. 24 Tennessee St. 3 p.m. Oct. 1 at Navy Noon Oct. 8 at Notre Dame 3:30 p.m. Oct. 13 San Diego St. 8 p.m. Oct. 22 at Boise State 3:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at New Mexico 2 p.m. Nov. 5 vs. Army 3:30 p.m. Nov. 12 vs. Wyoming 2 p.m. Nov. 19 vs. UNLV 6 p.m. Nov. 26 at Colorado St. 6 p.m. AKRON Sept. 3 at Ohio State Noon Sept. 10 Temple 6 p.m. Sept. 17 at Cincin足nati 3:30 p.m. Sept. 24 Virginia Military 2 p.m. Oct. 1 at Eastern Michigan 1 p.m. Oct. 8 FIU 2 p.m. Oct. 22 Ohio 3:30 p.m. Oct. 29 Central Michigan Noon Nov. 3 at Miami (Ohio) 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12 Kent St. 2 p.m. Nov. 19 at Buffalo Noon Nov. 25 at Western Michigan TBA ALABAMA Sept. 3 Kent St. 12:21 p.m. Sept. 10 at Penn St. 3:30 p.m. Sept. 17 North Texas 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24 Arkansas TBA Oct. 1 at Florida TBA Oct. 8 Vanderbilt TBA Oct. 15 at Mississippi TBA Oct. 22 Tennessee TBA Nov. 5 LSU TBA Nov. 12 at Mississippi St. TBA Nov. 19 Georgia Southern 2 p.m. Nov. 26 at Auburn TBA ARIZONA Sept. 3 Northern Arizona 8 p.m. Sept. 8 at Oklahoma St. 8 p.m. Sept.17 Stanford 9:45 p.m. Sept. 24 Oregon 9:15 p.m. Oct. 1 at USC TBA Oct. 8 at Oregon St. TBA Oct. 20 UCLA 8 p.m. Oct. 29 at Washington TBA Nov. 5 Utah TBA Nov. 12 at Colorado TBA Nov. 19 at Arizona St. TBA Nov. 26 Louisiana-Lafayette TBA ARIZONA STATE Sept. 1 UC Davis 10 p.m. Sept. 9 Missouri 10:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at Illinois 7 p.m. Sept. 24 vs. USC 9:15 p.m. Oct. 1 Oregon St. TBA Oct. 8 at Utah TBA Oct. 15 at Oregon TBA Oc. 29 Colorado TBA Nov. 5 at UCLA TBA Nov. 12 at Washington St. TBA Nov. 19 Arizona TBA Nov. 25 California 10:15 p.m. ARKANSAS Sep. 3 Missouri St., 7 p.m. Sep. 10 at New Mexico, 7 p.m. Sep. 17 Troy, 7:30 p.m. Sep. 24 at Alabama, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at Texas A&M, TBA Oct. 8 Auburn, TBA Oct. 22 at Mississippi, TBA Oct. 29 at Vanderbilt, TBA Nov. 5 South Carolina, TBA Nov. 12 Tennessee, TBA Nov. 19 Mississippi St., TBA Nov. 25 at LSU, 2:30 p.m. ARKANSAS ST. Sep. 3 at Illinois, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 10 Memphis, 7 p.m. Sep. 17 at Virginia Tech, 4 p.m. Sep. 24 Cent. Arkansas, 8 p.m. Oct. 1 at W. Kentucky, 4 p.m. Oct. 8 at Louisiana-Monroe, 7 p.m. Oct. 18 FIU, 8 p.m. Oct. 29 North Texas, 7 p.m. Nov. 5 at FAU, TBA Nov. 12 Louisiana-Lafayette, 3 p.m. Nov. 19 at Middle Tennessee, TBA

AUBURN Sep. 3 Utah St., Noon Sep. 10 Mississippi St., 12:20 p.m. Sep. 17 at Clemson, Noon Sep. 24 FAU, TBA Oct. 1 at South Carolina, TBA Oct. 8 at Arkansas, TBA Oct. 15 Florida, TBA Oct. 22 at LSU, 8 p.m. Oct. 29 Mississippi, TBA Nov. 12 at Georgia, TBA Nov. 19 Samford, TBA BALL ST. Sep. 3 Indiana, 7 p.m. Sep. 10 at South Florida, TB Sep. 17 Buffalo, 7 p.m. Sep. 24 Army, 2 p.m. Oct. 1 at Oklahoma, TBA Oct. 8 Temple, 2 p.m. Oct. 15 at Ohio, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 22 Cent. Michigan, 2 p.m. Oct. 29 at W. Michigan, 2 p.m. Nov. 5 at E. Michigan, Noon Nov. 15 at N. Illinois, 8 p.m. Nov. 25 Toledo, 2 p.m. BAYLOR Sep. 2 TCU, 8 p.m. Sep. 17 Stephen F. Austin, 7 p.m. Sep. 24 Rice, 7 p.m. Oct. 1 at Kansas St., TBA Oct. 8 Iowa St., TBA Oct. 15 at Texas A&M, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at Oklahoma St., TBA Nov. 5 Missouri, TBA Nov. 12 at Kansas, TBA Nov. 19 Oklahoma, TBA Nov. 26 Texas Tech, 3:30 p.m. Dec. 3 Texas, TBA BOISE ST. Sep. 3 at Georgia, 8 p.m. Sep. 16 at Toledo, 8 p.m. Sep. 24 Tulsa, 8 p.m. Oct. 1 Nevada, 2:30 p.m. Oct. 7 at Fresno St., 9 p.m. Oct. 15 at Colorado St., 6 p.m. Oct. 22 Air Force, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at UNLV, 10:30 p.m. Nov. 12 TCU, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at San Diego St., 8 p.m. Nov. 26 Wyoming, 2 p.m. Dec. 3 New Mexico, 6 p.m. BOSTON COLLEGE Sep. 3 Northwestern, Noon Sep. 10 at UCF, 8 p.m. Sep. 17 Duke, 12:30 p.m. Sep. 24 UMass, TBA Oct. 1 Wake Forest, TBA Oct. 8 at Clemson, TBA Oct. 22 at Virginia Tech, TBA Oct. 29 at Maryland, TBA Nov. 3 Florida St., 8 p.m. Nov. 12 NC State, TBA Nov. 19 at Notre Dame, 4 p.m. Nov. 25 at Miami, 3:30 p.m. BOWLING GREEN Sep. 1 at Idaho, 9 p.m. Sep. 10 Morgan St., 7 p.m. Sep. 17 Wyoming, TBA Sep. 24 at Miami (Ohio), 1 p.m. Oct. 1 at West Virginia, TBA Oct. 8 at W. Michigan, 2 p.m. Oct. 15 Toledo, Noon Oct. 22 Temple, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at Kent St., 1 p.m. Nov. 8 N. Illinois, 8 p.m. Nov. 16 Ohio, 8 p.m. Nov. 25 at Buffalo, TBA BUFFALO

Sep. 3 at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m. Sep. 10 Stony Brook, 6 p.m. Sep. 17 at Ball St., 7 p.m. Sep. 24 UConn, 6 p.m. Oct. 1 at Tennessee, TBA Oct. 8 Ohio, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at Temple, 1 p.m. Oct. 22 N. Illinois, Noon Oct. 29 at Miami (Ohio), 3:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at E. Michigan, 1 p.m. Nov. 19 Akron, Noon Nov. 25 Bowling Green, TBA BYU Sept. 3 at Mississippi 4:45 p.m. Sept 10 at Texas 7 p.m. Sept. 17 Utah 9:15 p.m. Sept. 23 UCF 8 p.m. Sept. 30 Utah State 8 p.m. Oct. 8 San Jose St. TBA Oct. 15 at Oregon St. TBA Oct. 22 Idaho St. 3 p.m. Oct. 28 vs. TCU at Dallas 8 p.m. Nov. 12 Idaho TBA Nov. 19 New Mexico St. TBA Dec. 3 Hawaii 8:30 p.m. CALIFORNIA Sep. 3 Fresno St., 7 p.m. Sep. 10 at Colorado, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 17 Presbyterian, TBA Sep. 24 at Washington, TBA Oct. 6 at Oregon, 9 p.m. Oct. 13 Southern Cal, 9 p.m. Oct. 22 Utah, TBA Oct. 29 at UCLA, TBA Nov. 5 Washington St., TBA Nov. 12 Oregon St., TBA Nov. 19 at Stanford, TBA Nov. 25 at Arizona St., 10:15 p.m. CENT. MICHIGAN Sep. 1 SC State, 7 p.m. Sep. 10 at Kentucky, Noon Sep. 17 at W. Michigan, Noon Sep. 24 at Michigan St., TBA Oct. 1 N. Illinois, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at NC State, TBA Oct. 15 E. Michigan, 3 p.m. Oct. 22 at Ball St., 2 p.m. Oct. 29 at Akron, Noon Nov. 4 at Kent St., 6 p.m. Nov. 10 Ohio, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18 Toledo, 8 p.m.

CINCINNATI Sep. 3 Austin Peay, 7 p.m. Sep. 10 at Tennessee, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 17 Akron, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 22 NC State, 8 p.m. Oct. 1 at Miami (Ohio), 1 p.m. Oct. 15 Louisville, TBA Oct. 22 at South Florida, Noon Nov. 5 at Pittsburgh, TBA Nov. 12 West Virginia, TBA Nov. 19 at Rutgers, TBA Nov. 26 at Syracuse, TBA Dec. 3 UConn, TBA CLEMSON Sep. 3 Troy, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 10 Wofford, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 17 Auburn, Noon Sep. 24 Florida St., TBA Oct. 1 at Virginia Tech, TBA Oct. 8 Boston College, TBA Oct. 15 at Maryland, TBA Oct. 22 North Carolina, TBA Oct. 29 at Georgia Tech, TBA Nov. 12 Wake Forest, TBA Nov. 19 at NC State, TBA Nov. 26 at South Carolina, TBA COLORADO Sep. 3 at Hawaii, 10:15 p.m. Sep. 10 California, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 17 Colorado St., 1:30 p.m. Sep. 24 at Ohio St., TBA Oct. 1 Washington St., TBA Oct. 8 at Stanford, TBA Oct. 15 at Washington, TBA Oct. 22 Oregon, TBA Oct. 29 at Arizona St., TBA Nov. 4 Southern Cal, 9 p.m. Nov. 12 Arizona, TBA Nov. 19 at UCLA, TBA Nov. 25 at Utah, 3:30 p.m. COLORADO ST. Sep. 3 at New Mexico, 6 p.m.

Sep. 10 N. Colorado, 2 p.m. Sep. 17 at Colorado, 1:30 p.m. Sep. 24 at Utah St., 8 p.m. Oct. 1 San Jose St., 4 p.m. Oct. 15 Boise St., 6 p.m. Oct. 22 at UTEP, 8 p.m. Oct. 29 at UNLV, 6 p.m. Nov. 12 San Diego St., 6 p.m. Nov. 19 at TCU, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 26 Air Force, 6 p.m. Dec. 3 Wyoming, 2 p.m. DUKE Sep. 3 Richmond, 7 p.m. Sep. 10 Stanford, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 17 at Boston College, 12:30 p.m. Sep. 24 Tulane, TBA Oct. 1 at FIU, 6 p.m. Oct. 15 Florida St., TBA Oct. 22 Wake Forest, TBA Oct. 29 Virginia Tech, TBA Nov. 5 at Miami, TBA Nov. 12 at Virginia, TBA Nov. 19 Georgia Tech, TBA Nov. 26 at North Carolina, TBA E. MICHIGAN Sep. 3 Howard, 7 p.m. Sep. 10 Alabama St., 1 p.m. Sep. 17 at Michigan, Noon Sep. 24 at Penn St., TBA Oct. 1 Akron, 1 p.m. Oct. 8 at Toledo, 3 p.m. Oct. 15 at Cent. Michigan, 3 p.m. Oct. 22 W. Michigan, 1 p.m. Nov. 5 Ball St., Noon Nov. 12 Buffalo, 1 p.m. Nov. 19 at Kent St., 1 p.m. Nov. 25 at N. Illinois, TBA EAST CAROLINA Sep. 3 South Carolina, 7 p.m. Sep. 10 Virginia Tech, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 24 UAB, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 1 North Carolina, 8 p.m. Oct. 8 at Houston, 7 p.m. Oct. 15 at Memphis, 7 p.m. Oct. 22 at Navy, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 29 Tulane, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 5 Southern Miss., 4 p.m. Nov. 12 at UTEP, 8 p.m. Nov. 19 UCF, TBA Nov. 26 at Marshall, TBA FLORIDA Sep. 3 FAU, 7 p.m. Sep. 10 UAB, 7 p.m. Sep. 17 Tennessee, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 24 at Kentucky, TBA Oct. 1 Alabama, 8 p.m. Oct. 8 at LSU, 8 p.m. Oct. 15 at Auburn, TBA Oct. 29 at Georgia, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 5 Vanderbilt, TBA Nov. 12 at South Carolina, TBA Nov. 19 Furman, TBA Nov. 26 Florida St., TBA FAU Sep. 3 at Florida, 7 p.m. Sep. 10 at Michigan St., Noon Sep. 24 at Auburn, TBA Oct. 1 at Louisiana-Lafayette, TBA Oct. 8 at North Texas, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15 W. Kentucky, TBA Oct. 22 Middle Tennessee, 8 p.m. Nov. 5 Arkansas St., TBA Nov. 12 at FIU, TBA Nov. 19 at Troy, TBA Nov. 26 UAB, TBA Dec. 3 Louisiana-Monroe, TBA FIU Sep. 1 North Texas, 7 p.m. Sep. 9 at Louisville, 7 p.m. Sep. 17 UCF, 6 p.m. Sep. 24 Louisiana-Lafayette, TBA Oct. 1 Duke, 6 p.m. Oct. 8 at Akron, 2 p.m. Oct. 18 at Arkansas St., 8 p.m. Oct. 25 Troy, 8 p.m. Nov. 5 at W. Kentucky, 4 p.m. Nov. 12 FAU, TBA Nov. 19 at Louisiana-Monroe, TBA Nov. 26 at Middle Tennessee, TBA

FLORIDA ST. Sep. 3 Louisiana-Monroe, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 10 Charleston Southern, 6 p.m. Sep. 17 Oklahoma, TBA Sep. 24 at Clemson, TBA

Oct. 8 at Wake Forest, TBA Oct. 15 at Duke, TBA Oct. 22 Maryland, TBA Oct. 29 NC State, TBA Nov. 3 at Boston College, 8 p.m. Nov. 12 Miami, TBA Nov. 19 Virginia, TBA Nov. 26 at Florida, TBA FRESNO ST. Sep. 3 at California, 7 p.m. Sep. 10 at Nebraska, 7 p.m. Sep. 17 North Dakota, 10 p.m. Sep. 24 at Idaho, 5 p.m. Oct. 1 Mississippi, 9:15 p.m. Oct. 7 Boise St., 9 p.m. Oct. 15 Utah St., 10 p.m. Oct. 22 at Nevada, 4:05 p.m. Nov. 5 Louisiana Tech, 8 p.m. Nov. 12 at New Mexico St., 8 p.m. Nov. 19 at Hawaii, 11 p.m. Nov. 26 San Jose St., 8 p.m. Dec. 3 at San Diego St., 8 p.m. GEORGIA Sep. 3 Boise St., 8 p.m. Sep. 10 South Carolina, 4:30 p.m. Sep. 17 Coastal Carolina, 1 p.m. Sep. 24 at Mississippi, TBA Oct. 1 Mississippi St., TBA Oct. 8 at Tennessee, TBA Oct. 15 at Vanderbilt, TBA Oct. 29 Florida, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 5 New Mexico St., TBA Nov. 12 Auburn, TBA Nov. 19 Kentucky, TBA Nov. 26 at Georgia Tech, TBA GEORGIA TECH Sep. 1 W. Carolina, 7:30 p.m. Sep. 10 at Middle Tennessee, 8 p.m. Sep. 17 Kansas, 12:30 p.m. Sep. 24 North Carolina, TBA Oct. 1 at NC State, TBA Oct. 8 Maryland, TBA Oct. 15 at Virginia, TBA Oct. 22 at Miami, TBA Oct. 29 Clemson, TBA Nov. 10 Virginia Tech, 8 p.m. Nov. 19 at Duke, TBA Nov. 26 Georgia, TBA HAWAII Sep. 3 Colorado, 10:15 p.m. Sep. 10 at Washington, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 17 at UNLV, 10 p.m. Sep. 24 UC Davis, Mid Oct. 1 at Louisiana Tech, 7 p.m. Oct. 14 at San Jose St., 9 p.m. Oct. 22 New Mexico St., Mid Oct. 29 at Idaho, 5 p.m. Nov. 5 Utah St., Mid Nov. 12 at Nevada, 4:05 p.m. Nov. 19 Fresno St., 11 p.m. Nov. 26 Tulane, 11 p.m. Dec. 3 BYU, 7:30 p.m. HOUSTON Sep. 3 UCLA, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 10 at North Texas, 7 p.m. Sep. 17 at Louisiana Tech, 7 p.m. Sep. 24 Georgia St., 8 p.m. Sep. 29 at UTEP, 8 p.m. Oct. 8 East Carolina, 7 p.m. Oct. 22 Marshall, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 27 Rice, 8 p.m. Nov. 5 at UAB, 7 p.m. Nov. 10 at Tulane, 8 p.m. Nov. 19 SMU, TBA Nov. 25 at Tulsa, Noon IDAHO Sep. 1 Bowling Green, 9 p.m. Sep. 10 North Dakota, 5 p.m. Sep. 17 at Texas A&M, 7 p.m. Sep. 24 Fresno St., 5 p.m. Oct. 1 at Virginia, TBA Oct. 8 Louisiana Tech, 5 p.m. Oct. 15 at New Mexico St., 8 p.m. Oct. 29 Hawaii, 5 p.m. Nov. 5 at San Jose St., 4 p.m. Nov. 12 at BYU, TBA Nov. 19 Utah St., 5 p.m. Dec. 3 at Nevada, 4:05 p.m. ILLINOIS Sep. 3 Arkansas St., 3:30 p.m. Sep. 10 S. Dakota St., Noon Sep. 17 Arizona St., 7 p.m. Sep. 24 W. Michigan, TBA Oct. 1 Northwestern, Noon

Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011 Oct. 8 at Indiana, TBA Oct. 15 Ohio St., TBA Oct. 22 at Purdue, Noon Oct. 29 at Penn St., TBA Nov. 12 Michigan, TBA Nov. 19 Wisconsin, TBA Nov. 26 at Minnesota, TBA INDIANA Sep. 3 at Ball St., 7 p.m. Sep. 10 Virginia, 7 p.m. Sep. 17 SC State, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 24 at North Texas, 7 p.m. Oct. 1 Penn St., TBA Oct. 8 Illinois, TBA Oct. 15 at Wisconsin, Noon Oct. 22 at Iowa, Noon Oct. 29 Northwestern, Noon Nov. 5 at Ohio St., TBA Nov. 19 at Michigan St., TBA Nov. 26 Purdue, TBA IOWA Sep. 3 Tennessee Tech, Noon Sep. 10 at Iowa St., Noon Sep. 17 Pittsburgh, Noon Sep. 24 Louisiana-Monroe, TBA Oct. 8 at Penn St., TBA Oct. 15 Northwestern, 7 p.m. Oct. 22 Indiana, Noon Oct. 29 at Minnesota, TBA Nov. 5 Michigan, TBA Nov. 12 Michigan St., TBA Nov. 19 at Purdue, TBA Nov. 25 at Nebraska, Noon IOWA ST. Sep. 3 N. Iowa, 7 p.m. Sep. 10 Iowa, Noon Sep. 16 at UConn, 8 p.m. Oct. 1 Texas, TBA Oct. 8 at Baylor, TBA Oct. 15 at Missouri, TBA Oct. 22 Texas A&M, TBA Oct. 29 at Texas Tech, TBA Nov. 5 Kansas, TBA Nov. 18 Oklahoma St., 9 p.m. Nov. 26 at Oklahoma, 8 p.m. Dec. 3 at Kansas St., 12:30 p.m. KANSAS Sep. 3 McNeese St., 7 p.m. Sep. 10 N. Illinois, 7 p.m. Sep. 17 at Georgia Tech, 12:30 p.m. Oct. 1 Texas Tech, TBA Oct. 8 at Oklahoma St., TBA Oct. 15 Oklahoma, TBA Oct. 22 Kansas St., TBA Oct. 29 at Texas, TBA Nov. 5 at Iowa St., TBA Nov. 12 Baylor, TBA Nov. 19 at Texas A&M, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 26 Missouri, Noon KANSAS ST. Sep. 3 E. Kentucky, 7 p.m. Sep. 17 Kent St., 7 p.m. Sep. 24 at Miami, TBA Oct. 1 Baylor, TBA Oct. 8 Missouri, TBA Oct. 15 at Texas Tech, TBA Oct. 22 at Kansas, TBA Oct. 29 Oklahoma, TBA Nov. 5 at Oklahoma St., TBA Nov. 12 Texas A&M, TBA Nov. 19 at Texas, TBA Dec. 3 Iowa St., 12:30 p.m. KENT ST. Sep. 3 at Alabama, 12:20 p.m. Sep. 10 Louisiana-Lafayette, 7 p.m. Sep. 17 at Kansas St., 7 p.m. Sep. 24 South Alabama, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at Ohio, 2 p.m. Oct. 8 at N. Illinois, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 15 Miami (Ohio), 3:30 p.m. Oct. 29 Bowling Green, 1 p.m. Nov. 4 Cent. Michigan, 6 p.m. Nov. 12 at Akron, 2 p.m. Nov. 19 E. Michigan, 1 p.m. Nov. 25 at Temple, TBA KENTUCKY Sep. 1 at W. Kentucky, 9:15 p.m. Sep. 10 Cent. Michigan, Noon Sep. 17 Louisville, 7 p.m. Sep. 24 Florida, TBA Oct. 1 at LSU, 8 p.m. Oct. 8 at South Carolina, TBA Oct. 22 Jacksonville St., TBA Oct. 29 Mississippi St., TBA

Nov. 5 Mississippi, TBA Nov. 12 at Vanderbilt, TBA Nov. 19 at Georgia, TBA Nov. 26 Tennessee, TBA LSU Sep. 3 at Oregon, 8 p.m. Sep. 10 Northwestern St., 8 p.m. Sep. 15 at Mississippi St., 8 p.m. Sep. 24 at West Virginia, TBA Oct. 1 Kentucky, 8 p.m. Oct. 8 Florida, 8 p.m. Oct. 15 at Tennessee, TBA Oct. 22 Auburn, 8 p.m. Nov. 5 at Alabama, TBA Nov. 12 W. Kentucky, 8 p.m. Nov. 19 at Mississippi, TBA Nov. 25 Arkansas, 2:30 p.m. LOUISIANA TECH Sep. 3 at Southern Miss., 10 p.m. Sep. 10 Cent. Arkansas, 7 p.m. Sep. 17 Houston, 7 p.m. Sep. 24 at Mississippi St., TBA Oct. 1 Hawaii, 7 p.m. Oct. 8 at Idaho, 5 p.m. Oct. 22 at Utah St., 3 p.m. Oct. 29 San Jose St., 4 p.m. Nov. 5 at Fresno St., 8 p.m. Nov. 12 at Mississippi, TBA Nov. 19 at Nevada, 4:05 p.m. Nov. 26 New Mexico St., 4 p.m. LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE Sep. 3 at Oklahoma St., 7 p.m. Sep. 10 at Kent St., 7 p.m. Sep. 17 Nicholls St., TBA Sep. 24 at FIU, TBA Oct. 1 FAU, TBA Oct. 8 Troy, TBA Oct. 15 North Texas, 5 p.m. Oct. 22 at W. Kentucky, 4 p.m. Oct. 29 at Middle Tennessee, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5 Louisiana-Monroe, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at Arkansas St., 3 p.m. Nov. 26 at Arizona, TBA LOUISIANA-MONROE Sep. 3 at Florida St., 3:30 p.m. Sep. 10 Grambling St., 7 p.m. Sep. 17 at TCU, 2 p.m. Sep. 24 at Iowa, TBA Oct. 8 Arkansas St., 7 p.m. Oct. 15 at Troy, TBA Oct. 22 at North Texas, 7 p.m. Oct. 29 W. Kentucky, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at Louisiana-Lafayette, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 12 Middle Tennessee, TBA Nov. 19 FIU, TBA Dec. 3 at FAU, TBA LOUISVILLE Sep. 1 Murray St., 6 p.m. Sep. 9 FIU, 7 p.m. Sep. 17 at Kentucky, 7 p.m. Oct. 1 Marshall, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at North Carolina, TBA Oct. 15 at Cincinnati, TBA Oct. 21 Rutgers, 8 p.m. Oct. 29 Syracuse, TBA Nov. 5 at West Virginia, TBA Nov. 12 Pittsburgh, TBA Nov. 19 at UConn, TBA Nov. 25 at South Florida, TBA MARSHALL Sep. 4 at West Virginia, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 10 Southern Miss., 3:30 p.m. Sep. 17 at Ohio, 7 p.m. Sep. 24 Virginia Tech, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at Louisville, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at UCF, 4 p.m. Oct. 15 Rice, TBA Oct. 22 at Houston, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 29 UAB, Noon Nov. 12 at Tulsa, TBA Nov. 17 at Memphis, 8 p.m. Nov. 26 East Carolina, TBA MARYLAND Sep. 5 Miami, 8 p.m. Sep. 17 West Virginia, Noon Sep. 24 Temple, TBA Oct. 1 Towson, TBA Oct. 8 at Georgia Tech, TBA Oct. 15 Clemson, TBA Oct. 22 at Florida St., TBA Oct. 29 Boston College, TBA Nov. 5 Virginia, TBA Nov. 12 at Notre Dame, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at Wake Forest, TBA

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2011 FBS Schedules * All games are Eastern time (Continued from 26) MEMPHIS Sep. 1 Mississippi St., 8 p.m. Sep. 10 at Arkansas St., 7 p.m. Sep. 17 Austin Peay, 7 p.m. Sep. 24 SMU, Noon Oct. 1 at Middle Tennessee, 7 p.m. Oct. 8 at Rice, 12:30 p.m. Oct. 15 East Carolina, 7 p.m. Oct. 22 at Tulane, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at UCF, 4 p.m. Nov. 12 UAB, 4:15 p.m. Nov. 17 Marshall, 8 p.m. Nov. 26 at Southern Miss., 4 p.m. MIAMI Sep. 5 at Maryland, 8 p.m. Sep. 17 Ohio St., TBA Sep. 24 Kansas St., TBA Oct. 1 Bethune-Cookman, TBA Oct. 8 at Virginia Tech, TBA Oct. 15 at North Carolina, TBA Oct. 22 Georgia Tech, TBA Oct. 27 Virginia, 8 p.m. Nov. 5 Duke, TBA Nov. 12 at Florida St., TBA Nov. 19 at South Florida, TBA Nov. 25 Boston College, 3:30 p.m. MIAMI (OHIO) Sep. 3 at Missouri, Noon Sep. 17 at Minnesota, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 24 Bowling Green, 1 p.m. Oct. 1 Cincinnati, 1 p.m. Oct. 8 Army, 1 p.m. Oct. 15 at Kent St., 3:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at Toledo, 7 p.m. Oct. 29 Buffalo, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 3 Akron, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at Temple, 8 p.m. Nov. 16 W. Michigan, 8 p.m. Nov. 22 at Ohio, 7 p.m. MICHIGAN Sep. 3 W. Michigan, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 10 Notre Dame, 8 p.m. Sep. 17 E. Michigan, Noon Sep. 24 San Diego St., TBA Oct. 1 Minnesota, TBA Oct. 8 at Northwestern, 7 p.m. Oct. 15 at Michigan St., TBA Oct. 29 Purdue, Noon Nov. 5 at Iowa, TBA Nov. 12 at Illinois, TBA Nov. 19 Nebraska, TBA Nov. 26 Ohio St., TBA MICHIGAN ST. Sep. 2 Youngstown St., 7:30 p.m. Sep. 10 FAU, Noon Sep. 17 at Notre Dame, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 24 Cent. Michigan, TBA Oct. 1 at Ohio St., TBA Oct. 15 Michigan, TBA Oct. 22 Wisconsin, 8 p.m. Oct. 29 at Nebraska, TBA Nov. 5 Minnesota, TBA Nov. 12 at Iowa, TBA Nov. 19 Indiana, TBA Nov. 26 at Northwestern, TBA MIDDLE TENNESSEE Sep. 3 at Purdue, Noon Sep. 10 Georgia Tech, 8 p.m. Sep. 24 at Troy, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 1 Memphis, 7 p.m. Oct. 6 W. Kentucky, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at FAU, 8 p.m. Oct. 29 Louisiana-Lafayette, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at Tennessee, TBA Nov. 12 at Louisiana-Monroe, TBA Nov. 19 Arkansas St., TBA Nov. 26 FIU, TBA Dec. 3 at North Texas, 4 p.m. MINNESOTA Sep. 3 at Southern Cal, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 10 New Mexico St., 3:30 p.m. Sep. 17 Miami (Ohio), 3:30 p.m. Sep. 24 N. Dakota St., 7 p.m. Oct. 1 at Michigan, TBA Oct. 8 at Purdue, TBA Oct. 22 Nebraska, 3:30 p.m.

Oct. 29 Iowa, TBA Nov. 5 at Michigan St., TBA Nov. 12 Wisconsin, TBA Nov. 19 at Northwestern, TBA Nov. 26 Illinois, TBA MISSISSIPPI Sep. 3 BYU, 4:45 p.m. Sep. 10 S. Illinois, 6 p.m. Sep. 17 at Vanderbilt, 12:20 p.m. Sep. 24 Georgia, TBA Oct. 1 at Fresno St., 9:15 p.m. Oct. 15 Alabama, TBA Oct. 22 Arkansas, TBA Oct. 29 at Auburn, TBA Nov. 5 at Kentucky, TBA Nov. 12 Louisiana Tech, TBA Nov. 19 LSU, TBA Nov. 26 at Mississippi St., TBA MISSISSIPPI ST. Sep. 1 at Memphis, 8 p.m. Sep. 10 at Auburn, 12:20 p.m. Sep. 15 LSU, 8 p.m. Sep. 24 Louisiana Tech, TBA Oct. 1 at Georgia, TBA Oct. 8 at UAB, Noon Oct. 15 South Carolina, TBA Oct. 29 at Kentucky, TBA Nov. 5 UT-Martin, TBA Nov. 12 Alabama, TBA Nov. 19 at Arkansas, TBA Nov. 26 Mississippi, TBA MISSOURI Sep. 3 Miami (Ohio), Noon Sep. 9 at Arizona St., 10:30 p.m. Sep. 17 W. Illinois, TBA Sep. 24 at Oklahoma, 8 p.m. Oct. 8 at Kansas St., TBA Oct. 15 Iowa St., TBA Oct. 22 Oklahoma St., TBA Oct. 29 at Texas A&M, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at Baylor, TBA Nov. 12 Texas, TBA Nov. 19 Texas Tech, TBA Nov. 26 at Kansas, Noon NAVY Sep. 3 Delaware, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 10 at W. Kentucky, 7 p.m. Sep. 17 at South Carolina, 6 p.m. Oct. 1 Air Force, Noon Oct. 8 Southern Miss., 3:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at Rutgers, TBA Oct. 22 East Carolina, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at Notre Dame, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 5 Troy, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at SMU, TBA Nov. 19 at San Jose St., 4 p.m. Dec. 10 at Army, 2:30 p.m. NEW MEXICO Sep. 3 Colorado St., 6 p.m. Sep. 10 Arkansas, 7 p.m. Sep. 17 Texas Tech, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 24 Sam Houston St., 6 p.m. Oct. 1 New Mexico St., 8 p.m. Oct. 15 at Nevada, 4:05 p.m. Oct. 22 at TCU, 2 p.m. Oct. 29 Air Force, 2 p.m. Nov. 5 at San Diego St., 8 p.m. Nov. 12 UNLV, 10 p.m. Nov. 19 at Wyoming, 2 p.m. Dec. 3 at Boise St., 6 p.m NEW MEXICO ST. Sep. 3 Ohio, 8 p.m. Sep. 10 at Minnesota, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 17 UTEP, 8 p.m. Sep. 24 at San Jose St., 4 p.m. Oct. 1 at New Mexico, 8 p.m. Oct. 15 Idaho, 8 p.m. Oct. 22 at Hawaii, Mid Oct. 29 Nevada, 8 p.m. Nov. 5 at Georgia, TBA Nov. 12 Fresno St., 8 p.m. Nov. 19 at BYU, TBA Nov. 26 at Louisiana Tech, 4 p.m. Dec. 3 Utah St., 8 p.m. NC STATE Sep. 3 Liberty, 6 p.m. Sep. 10 at Wake Forest, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 17 South Alabama, 6 p.m. Sep. 22 at Cincinnati, 8 p.m. Oct. 1 Georgia Tech, TBA Oct. 8 Cent. Michigan, TBA Oct. 22 at Virginia, TBA Oct. 29 at Florida St., TBA Nov. 5 North Carolina, TBA

Nov. 12 at Boston College, TBA Nov. 19 Clemson, TBA Nov. 26 Maryland, TBA NEBRASKA Sep. 3 Chattanooga, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 10 Fresno St., 7 p.m. Sep. 17 Washington, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 24 at Wyoming, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at Wisconsin, 8 p.m. Oct. 8 Ohio St., 8 p.m. Oct. 22 at Minnesota, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 29 Michigan St., TBA Nov. 5 Northwestern, TBA Nov. 12 at Penn St., TBA Nov. 19 at Michigan, TBA Nov. 25 Iowa, Noon NEVADA Sep. 10 at Oregon, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 17 at San Jose St., 4 p.m. Sep. 24 at Texas Tech, 7 p.m. Oct. 1 at Boise St., 2:30 p.m. Oct. 8 UNLV, 4:05 p.m. Oct. 15 New Mexico, 4:05 p.m. Oct. 22 Fresno St., 4:05 p.m. Oct. 29 at New Mexico St., 8 p.m. Nov. 12 Hawaii, 4:05 p.m. Nov. 19 Louisiana Tech, 4:05 p.m. Nov. 26 at Utah St., 2 p.m. Dec. 3 Idaho, 4:05 p.m. NORTH CAROLINA Sep. 3 James Madison, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 10 Rutgers, 12:30 p.m. Sep. 17 Virginia, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 24 at Georgia Tech, TBA Oct. 1 at East Carolina, 8 p.m. Oct. 8 Louisville, TBA Oct. 15 Miami, TBA Oct. 22 at Clemson, TBA Oct. 29 Wake Forest, TBA Nov. 5 at NC State, TBA Nov. 17 at Virginia Tech, 8 p.m. Nov. 26 Duke, TBA NORTH TEXAS Sep. 1 at FIU, 7 p.m. Sep. 10 Houston, 7 p.m. Sep. 17 at Alabama, 7:30 p.m. Sep. 24 Indiana, 7 p.m. Oct. 1 at Tulsa, 7 p.m. Oct. 8 FAU, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at Louisiana-Lafayette, 5 p.m. Oct. 22 Louisiana-Monroe, 7 p.m. Oct. 29 at Arkansas St., 7 p.m. Nov. 12 at Troy, TBA Nov. 19 W. Kentucky, 4 p.m. Dec. 3 Middle Tennessee, 4 p.m. NORTHWESTERN Sep. 3 at Boston College, Noon Sep. 10 E. Illinois, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 17 at Army, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at Illinois, Noon Oct. 8 Michigan, 7 p.m. Oct. 15 at Iowa, 7 p.m. Oct. 22 Penn St., 7 p.m. Oct. 29 at Indiana, Noon Nov. 5 at Nebraska, TBA Nov. 12 Rice, TBA Nov. 19 Minnesota, TBA Nov. 26 Michigan St., TBA N. ILLINOIS Sep. 3 Army, 7 p.m. Sep. 10 at Kansas, 7 p.m. Sep. 17 Wisconsin, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 24 Cal Poly, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at Cent. Michigan, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 8 Kent St., 3:30 p.m. Oct. 15 W. Michigan, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at Buffalo, Noon Nov. 1 at Toledo, 7 p.m. Nov. 8 at Bowling Green, 8 p.m. Nov. 15 Ball St., 8 p.m. Nov. 25 E. Michigan, TBA NOTRE DAME Sep. 3 South Florida, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 10 at Michigan, 8 p.m. Sep. 17 Michigan St., 3:30 p.m. Sep. 24 at Pittsburgh, Noon Oct. 1 at Purdue, 8 p.m. Oct. 8 Air Force, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 22 Southern Cal, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29 Navy, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at Wake Forest, TBA Nov. 12 Maryland, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19 Boston College, 4 p.m. Nov. 26 at Stanford, 8 p.m.

OHIO Sep. 3 at New Mexico St., 8 p.m. Sep. 10 Gardner-Webb, 7 p.m. Sep. 17 Marshall, 7 p.m. Sep. 24 at Rutgers, 2 p.m. Oct. 1 Kent St., 2 p.m. Oct. 8 at Buffalo, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 15 Ball St., 3:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at Akron, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 2 Temple, 8 p.m. Nov. 10 at Cent. Michigan, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at Bowling Green, 8 p.m. Nov. 22 Miami (Ohio), 7 p.m. OHIO ST. Sep. 3 Akron, Noon Sep. 10 Toledo, Noon Sep. 17 at Miami, TBA Sep. 24 Colorado, TBA Oct. 1 Michigan St., TBA Oct. 8 at Nebraska, 8 p.m. Oct. 15 at Illinois, TBA Oct. 29 Wisconsin, 8 p.m. Nov. 5 Indiana, TBA Nov. 12 at Purdue, TBA Nov. 19 Penn St., TBA Nov. 26 at Michigan, TBA OKLAHOMA Sep. 3 Tulsa, 8 p.m. Sep. 17 at Florida St., TBA Sep. 24 Missouri, 8 p.m. Oct. 1 Ball St., TBA Oct. 8 at Texas, Noon Oct. 15 at Kansas, TBA Oct. 22 Texas Tech, TBA Oct. 29 at Kansas St., TBA Nov. 5 Texas A&M, TBA Nov. 19 at Baylor, TBA Nov. 26 Iowa St., 8 p.m. Dec. 3 at Oklahoma St., TBA OKLAHOMA ST. Sep. 3 Louisiana-Lafayette, 7 p.m. Sep. 8 Arizona, 8 p.m. Sep. 17 at Tulsa, 10 p.m. Sep. 24 at Texas A&M, 7 p.m. Oct. 8 Kansas, TBA Oct. 15 at Texas, TBA Oct. 22 at Missouri, TBA Oct. 29 Baylor, TBA Nov. 5 Kansas St., TBA Nov. 12 at Texas Tech, TBA Nov. 18 at Iowa St., 9 p.m. Dec. 3 Oklahoma, TBA OREGON Sep. 3 LSU, 8 p.m. Sep. 10 Nevada, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 17 Missouri St., 3:30 p.m. Sep. 24 at Arizona, 10:15 p.m. Oct. 6 California, 9 p.m. Oct. 15 Arizona St., TBA Oct. 22 at Colorado, TBA Oct. 29 Washington St., TBA Nov. 5 at Washington, TBA Nov. 12 at Stanford, TBA Nov. 19 Southern Cal, 8 p.m. Nov. 26 Oregon St., TBA OREGON ST. Sep. 3 Sacramento St., 4 p.m. Sep. 10 at Wisconsin, Noon Sep. 24 UCLA, TBA Oct. 1 at Arizona St., TBA Oct. 8 Arizona, TBA Oct. 15 BYU, TBA Oct. 22 at Washington St., TBA Oct. 29 at Utah, TBA Nov. 5 Stanford, TBA Nov. 12 at California, TBA Nov. 19 Washington, TBA Nov. 26 at Oregon, TBA PENN ST. Sep. 3 Indiana St., Noon Sep. 10 Alabama, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 17 at Temple, Noon Sep. 24 E. Michigan, TBA Oct. 1 at Indiana, TBA Oct. 8 Iowa, TBA Oct. 15 Purdue, Noon Oct. 22 at Northwestern, 7 p.m. Oct. 29 Illinois, TBA Nov. 12 Nebraska, TBA Nov. 19 at Ohio St., TBA Nov. 26 at Wisconsin, TBA PITTSBURGH Sep. 3 Buffalo, 6 p.m.

Sep. 10 Maine, 1 p.m. Sep. 17 at Iowa, Noon Sep. 24 Notre Dame, Noon Sep. 29 South Florida, 8 p.m. Oct. 8 at Rutgers, TBA Oct. 15 Utah, TBA Oct. 26 UConn, 8 p.m. Nov. 5 Cincinnati, TBA Nov. 12 at Louisville, TBA Nov. 25 at West Virginia, TBA Dec. 3 Syracuse, Noon PURDUE Sep. 3 Middle Tennessee, Noon Sep. 10 at Rice, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 17 SE Missouri, Noon Oct. 1 Notre Dame, 8 p.m. Oct. 8 Minnesota, TBA Oct. 15 at Penn St., Noon Oct. 22 Illinois, Noon Oct. 29 at Michigan, Noon Nov. 5 at Wisconsin, TBA Nov. 12 Ohio St., TBA Nov. 19 Iowa, TBA Nov. 26 at Indiana, TBA RICE Sep. 3 at Texas, 7 p.m. Sep. 10 Purdue, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 24 at Baylor, 7 p.m. Oct. 1 at Southern Miss., 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8 Memphis, 12:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at Marshall, TBA Oct. 22 Tulsa, TBA Oct. 27 at Houston, 8 p.m. Nov. 5 UTEP, TBA Nov. 12 at Northwestern, TBA Nov. 19 Tulane, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 26 at SMU, TBA RUTGERS Sep. 1 NC Central, 7:30 p.m. Sep. 10 at North Carolina, 12:30 p.m. Sep. 24 Ohio, 2 p.m. Oct. 1 at Syracuse, Noon Oct. 8 Pittsburgh, TBA Oct. 15 Navy, TBA Oct. 21 at Louisville, 8 p.m. Oct. 29 West Virginia, TBA Nov. 5 South Florida, TBA Nov. 12 at Army, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 19 Cincinnati, TBA Nov. 26 at UConn, TBA SAN DIEGO ST. Sep. 3 Cal Poly, 10 p.m. Sep. 10 at Army, Noon Sep. 17 Washington St., 6:30 p.m. Sep. 24 at Michigan, TBA Oct. 8 TCU, 10:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at Air Force, 8 p.m. Oct. 29 Wyoming, 10 p.m. Nov. 5 New Mexico, 8 p.m. Nov. 12 at Colorado St., 6 p.m. Nov. 19 Boise St., 8 p.m. Nov. 26 at UNLV, 10 p.m. Dec. 3 Fresno St., 8 p.m. SAN JOSE ST. Sep. 3 at Stanford, 5 p.m. Sep. 10 at UCLA, 10 p.m. Sep. 17 Nevada, 4 p.m. Sep. 24 New Mexico St., 4 p.m. Oct. 1 at Colorado St., 4 p.m. Oct. 8 at BYU, TBA Oct. 14 Hawaii, 9 p.m. Oct. 29 at Louisiana Tech, 4 p.m. Nov. 5 Idaho, 4 p.m. Nov. 12 at Utah St., 3 p.m. Nov. 19 Navy, 4 p.m. Nov. 26 at Fresno St., 8 p.m. SMU Sep. 4 at Texas A&M, 7:30 p.m. Sep. 10 UTEP, 7 p.m. Sep. 17 Northwestern St., 8 p.m. Sep. 24 at Memphis, Noon Oct. 1 at TCU, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 15 UCF, TBA Oct. 22 at Southern Miss., 8 p.m. Oct. 29 at Tulsa, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 5 Tulane, 3 p.m. Nov. 12 Navy, TBA Nov. 19 at Houston, TBA Nov. 26 Rice, TBA SOUTH CAROLINA Sep. 3 at East Carolina, 7 p.m. Sep. 10 at Georgia, 4:30 p.m. Sep. 17 Navy, 6 p.m. Sep. 24 Vanderbilt, TBA

Oct. 1 Auburn, TBA Oct. 8 Kentucky, TBA Oct. 15 at Mississippi St., TBA Oct. 29 at Tennessee, TBA Nov. 5 at Arkansas, TBA Nov. 12 Florida, TBA Nov. 19 The Citadel, Noon Nov. 26 Clemson, TBA SOUTH FLORIDA Sep. 3 at Notre Dame, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 10 Ball St., 7 p.m. Sep. 17 Florida A&M, 7 p.m. Sep. 24 UTEP, TBA Sep. 29 at Pittsburgh, 8 p.m. Oct. 15 at UConn, TBA Oct. 22 Cincinnati, Noon Nov. 5 at Rutgers, TBA Nov. 11 at Syracuse, 8 p.m. Nov. 19 Miami, TBA Nov. 25 Louisville, TBA Dec. 1 West Virginia, 8 p.m. SOUTHERN CAL Sep. 3 Minnesota, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 10 Utah, 7:30 p.m. Sep. 17 Syracuse, 8 p.m. Sep. 24 at Arizona St., 10:15 p.m. Oct. 1 Arizona, TBA Oct. 13 at California, 9 p.m. Oct. 22 at Notre Dame, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29 Stanford, 8 p.m. Nov. 4 at Colorado, 9 p.m. Nov. 12 Washington, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at Oregon, 8 p.m. Nov. 26 UCLA, 10 p.m. SOUTHERN MISS. Sep. 3 Louisiana Tech, 10 p.m. Sep. 10 at Marshall, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 17 SE Louisiana, 7 p.m. Sep. 24 at Virginia, TBA Oct. 1 Rice, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at Navy, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 22 SMU, 8 p.m. Oct. 29 at UTEP, 8 p.m. Nov. 5 at East Carolina, 4 p.m. Nov. 12 UCF, 8 p.m. Nov. 17 at UAB, 8 p.m. Nov. 26 Memphis, 4 p.m. STANFORD Sep. 3 San Jose St., 5 p.m. Sep. 10 at Duke, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 17 at Arizona, 10:45 p.m. Oct. 1 UCLA, TBA Oct. 8 Colorado, TBA Oct. 15 at Washington St., TBA Oct. 22 Washington, 8 p.m. Oct. 29 at Southern Cal, 8 p.m. Nov. 5 at Oregon St., TBA Nov. 12 Oregon, TBA Nov. 19 California, TBA Nov. 26 Notre Dame, 8 p.m. SYRACUSE Sep. 1 Wake Forest, 8 p.m. Sep. 10 Rhode Island, 4:30 p.m. Sep. 17 at Southern Cal, 8 p.m. Sep. 24 Toledo, Noon Oct. 1 Rutgers, Noon Oct. 8 at Tulane, 8 p.m. Oct. 21 West Virginia, 8 p.m Oct. 29 at Louisville, TBA Nov. 5 at UConn, TBA Nov. 11 South Florida, 8 p.m. Nov. 26 Cincinnati, TBA Dec. 3 at Pittsburgh, Noon TCU Sep. 2 at Baylor, 8 p.m. Sep. 10 at Air Force, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 17 Louisiana-Monroe, 2 p.m. Sep. 24 Portland St., 2 p.m. Oct. 1 SMU, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at San Diego St., 10:30 p.m. Oct. 22 New Mexico, 2 p.m. Oct. 28 BYU, 8 p.m. Nov. 5 at Wyoming, 2 p.m. Nov. 12 at Boise St., 3:30 p.m. Nov. 19 Colorado St., 3:30 p.m. Dec. 3 UNLV, 2:30 p.m. TEMPLE Sep. 1 Villanova, 7 p.m. Sep. 10 at Akron, 6 p.m. Sep. 17 Penn St., Noon Sep. 24 at Maryland, TBA Oct. 1 Toledo, Noon Oct. 8 at Ball St., 2 p.m. Oct. 15 Buffalo, 1 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011 Oct. 22 at Bowling Green, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 2 at Ohio, 8 p.m. Nov. 9 Miami (Ohio), 8 p.m. Nov. 19 Army, 1 p.m. Nov. 25 Kent St., TBA TENNESSEE Sep. 3 Montana, 6 p.m. Sep. 10 Cincinnati, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 17 at Florida, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 1 Buffalo, TBA Oct. 8 Georgia, TBA Oct. 15 LSU, TBA Oct. 22 at Alabama, TBA Oct. 29 South Carolina, TBA Nov. 5 Middle Tennessee, TBA Nov. 12 at Arkansas, TBA Nov. 19 Vanderbilt, TBA Nov. 26 at Kentucky, TBA TEXAS Sep. 3 Rice, 7 p.m. Sep. 10 BYU, 7 p.m. Sep. 17 at UCLA, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at Iowa St., TBA Oct. 8 Oklahoma, Noon Oct. 15 Oklahoma St., TBA Oct. 29 Kansas, TBA Nov. 5 Texas Tech, TBA Nov. 12 at Missouri, TBA Nov. 19 Kansas St., TBA Nov. 24 at Texas A&M, 8 p.m. Dec. 3 at Baylor, TBA TEXAS A&M Sep. 4 SMU, 7:30 p.m. Sep. 17 Idaho, 7 p.m. Sep. 24 Oklahoma St., 7 p.m. Oct. 1 Arkansas, TBA Oct. 8 at Texas Tech, TBA Oct. 15 Baylor, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at Iowa St., TBA Oct. 29 Missouri, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at Oklahoma, TBA Nov. 12 at Kansas St., TBA Nov. 19 Kansas, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 24 Texas, 8 p.m. TEXAS TECH Sep. 3 Texas St., 7 p.m. Sep. 17 at New Mexico, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 24 Nevada, 7 p.m. Oct. 1 at Kansas, TBA Oct. 8 Texas A&M, TBA Oct. 15 Kansas St., TBA Oct. 22 at Oklahoma, TBA Oct. 29 Iowa St., TBA Nov. 5 at Texas, TBA Nov. 12 Oklahoma St., TBA Nov. 19 at Missouri, TBA Nov. 26 at Baylor, 3:30 p.m. TOLEDO Sep. 1 New Hampshire, 7 p.m. Sep. 10 at Ohio St., Noon Sep. 16 Boise St., 8 p.m. Sep. 24 at Syracuse, Noon Oct. 1 at Temple, Noon Oct. 8 E. Michigan, 3 p.m. Oct. 15 at Bowling Green, Noon Oct. 22 Miami (Ohio), 7 p.m. Nov. 1 N. Illinois, 7 p.m. Nov. 8 W. Michigan, 8 p.m. Nov. 18 at Cent. Michigan, 8 p.m. Nov. 25 at Ball St., TBA TROY Sep. 3 at Clemson, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 17 at Arkansas, 7:30 p.m. Sep. 24 Middle Tennessee, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 1 UAB, TBA Oct. 8 at Louisiana-Lafayette, TBA Oct. 15 Louisiana-Monroe, TBA Oct. 25 at FIU, 8 p.m. Nov. 5 at Navy, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 12 North Texas, TBA Nov. 19 FAU, TBA Nov. 26 at W. Kentucky, 1 p.m. Dec. 3 at Arkansas St., 3 p.m. TULANE Sep. 3 SE Louisiana, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 10 Tulsa, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 17 at UAB, 4 p.m. Sep. 24 at Duke, TBA Oct. 1 at Army, Noon Oct. 8 Syracuse, 8 p.m. Oct. 15 UTEP, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 22 Memphis, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at East Carolina, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at SMU, 3 p.m.

Nov. 10 Houston, 8 p.m. Nov. 19 at Rice, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 26 at Hawaii, 11 p.m. TULSA Sep. 3 at Oklahoma, 8 p.m. Sep. 10 at Tulane, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 17 Oklahoma St., 10 p.m. Sep. 24 at Boise St., 8 p.m. Oct. 1 North Texas, 7 p.m. Oct. 15 UAB, 8 p.m. Oct. 22 at Rice, TBA Oct. 29 SMU, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 3 at UCF, 8 p.m. Nov. 12 Marshall, TBA Nov. 19 at UTEP, 8 p.m. Nov. 25 Houston, Noon UAB Sep. 10 at Florida, 7 p.m. Sep. 17 Tulane, 4 p.m. Sep. 24 at East Carolina, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at Troy, TBA Oct. 8 Mississippi St., Noon Oct. 15 at Tulsa, 8 p.m. Oct. 20 UCF, 8 p.m. Oct. 29 at Marshall, Noon Nov. 5 Houston, 7 p.m. Nov. 12 at Memphis, 4:15 p.m. Nov. 17 Southern Miss., 8 p.m. Nov. 26 at FAU, TBA UCF Sep. 3 Charleston Southern, 7 p.m. Sep. 10 Boston College, 8 p.m. Sep. 17 at FIU, 6 p.m. Sep. 23 at BYU, 8 p.m. Oct. 8 Marshall, 4 p.m. Oct. 15 at SMU, TBA Oct. 20 at UAB, 8 p.m. Oct. 29 Memphis, 4 p.m. Nov. 3 Tulsa, 8 p.m. Nov. 12 at Southern Miss., 8 p.m. Nov. 19 at East Carolina, TBA Nov. 25 UTEP, 7 p.m. UCLA Sep. 3 at Houston, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 10 San Jose St., 10 p.m. Sep. 17 Texas, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 24 at Oregon St., TBA Oct. 1 at Stanford, TBA Oct. 8 Washington St., TBA Oct. 20 at Arizona, 9 p.m. Oct. 29 California, TBA Nov. 5 Arizona St., TBA Nov. 12 at Utah, TBA Nov. 19 Colorado, TBA Nov. 26 at Southern Cal, 10 p.m. UCONN Sep. 1 Fordham, 7:30 p.m. Sep. 10 at Vanderbilt, 7:30 p.m. Sep. 16 Iowa St., 8 p.m. Sep. 24 at Buffalo, 6 p.m. Oct. 1 W. Michigan, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at West Virginia, TBA Oct. 15 South Florida, TBA Oct. 26 at Pittsburgh, 8 p.m. Nov. 5 Syracuse, TBA Nov. 19 Louisville, TBA Nov. 26 Rutgers, TBA Dec. 3 at Cincinnati, TBA UNLV Sep. 1 at Wisconsin, 8 p.m. Sep. 10 at Washington St., 5 p.m. Sep. 17 Hawaii, 10 p.m. Sep. 24 S. Utah, 9 p.m. Oct. 8 at Nevada, 4:05 p.m. Oct. 15 at Wyoming, 2 p.m. Oct. 29 Colorado St., 6 p.m. Nov. 5 Boise St., 10:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at New Mexico, 10 p.m. Nov. 19 at Air Force, 6 p.m. Nov. 26 San Diego St., 10 p.m. Dec. 3 at TCU, 2:30 p.m. UTAH Sep. 1 Montana St., 8 p.m. Sep. 10 at Southern Cal, 7:30 p.m. Sep. 17 at BYU, 9:15 p.m. Oct. 1 Washington, TBA Oct. 8 Arizona St., TBA Oct. 15 at Pittsburgh, TBA Oct. 22 at California, TBA Oct. 29 Oregon St., TBA Nov. 5 at Arizona, TBA Nov. 12 UCLA, TBA Nov. 19 at Washington St., TBA Nov. 25 Colorado, 3:30 p.m.

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2011 FBS Schedules * All games are Eastern time (Continued from A28) UTAH ST. Sep. 3 at Auburn, Noon Sep. 10 Weber St., 8 p.m. Sep. 24 Colorado St., 8 p.m. Sep. 30 at BYU, 8 p.m. Oct. 8 Wyoming, 8 p.m. Oct. 15 at Fresno St., 10 p.m. Oct. 22 Louisiana Tech, 3 p.m. Nov. 5 at Hawaii, Mid Nov. 12 San Jose St., 3 p.m. Nov. 19 at Idaho, 5 p.m. Nov. 26 Nevada, 2 p.m. Dec. 3 at New Mexico St., 8 p.m. UTEP Sep. 3 Stony Brook, 9 p.m Sep. 10 at SMU, 7 p.m. Sep. 17 at New Mexico St., 8 p.m. Sep. 24 at South Florida, TBA Sep. 29 Houston, 8 p.m. Oct. 15 at Tulane, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 22 Colorado St., 8 p.m. Oct. 29 Southern Miss., 8 p.m. Nov. 5 at Rice, TBA Nov. 12 East Carolina, 8 p.m. Nov. 19 Tulsa, 8 p.m. Nov. 25 at UCF, 7 p.m. VANDERBILT Sep. 3 Elon, 7:30 p.m. Sep. 10 UConn, 7:30 p.m. Sep. 17 Mississippi, 12:20 p.m. Sep. 24 at South Carolina, TBA Oct. 8 at Alabama, TBA Oct. 15 Georgia, TBA Oct. 22 Army, TBA Oct. 29 Arkansas, TBA Nov. 5 at Florida, TBA

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Nov. 12 Kentucky, TBA Nov. 19 at Tennessee, TBA Nov. 26 at Wake Forest, TBA VIRGINIA Sep. 3 William & Mary, 6 p.m. Sep. 10 at Indiana, 7 p.m. Sep. 17 at North Carolina, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 24 Southern Miss., TBA Oct. 1 Idaho, TBA Oct. 15 Georgia Tech, TBA Oct. 22 NC State, TBA Oct. 27 at Miami, 8 p.m. Nov. 5 at Maryland, TBA Nov. 12 Duke, TBA Nov. 19 at Florida St., TBA Nov. 26 Virginia Tech, TBA VIRGINIA TECH Sep. 3 Appalachian St., 12:30 p.m. Sep. 10 at East Carolina, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 17 Arkansas St., 4 p.m. Sep. 24 at Marshall, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 1 Clemson, TBA Oct. 8 Miami, TBA Oct. 15 at Wake Forest, TBA Oct. 22 Boston College, TBA Oct. 29 at Duke, TBA Nov. 10 at Georgia Tech, 8 p.m. Nov. 17 North Carolina, 8 p.m. Nov. 26 at Virginia, TBA WAKE FOREST Sep. 1 at Syracuse, 8 p.m. Sep. 10 NC State, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 17 Gardner-Webb, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at Boston College, TBA Oct. 8 Florida St., TBA Oct. 15 Virginia Tech, TBA Oct. 22 at Duke, TBA Oct. 29 at North Carolina, TBA Nov. 5 Notre Dame, TBA Nov. 12 at Clemson, TBA Nov. 19 Maryland, TBA Nov. 26 Vanderbilt, TBA WASHINGTON Sep. 3 E. Washington, 7 p.m.

Sep. 10 Hawaii, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 17 at Nebraska, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 24 California, TBA Oct. 1 at Utah, TBA Oct. 15 Colorado, TBA Oct. 22 at Stanford, 8 p.m. Oct. 29 Arizona, TBA Nov. 5 Oregon, TBA Nov. 12 at Southern Cal, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at Oregon St., TBA Nov. 26 Washington St., TBA WASHINGTON ST. Sep. 3 Idaho St., 5 p.m. Sep. 10 UNLV, 5 p.m. Sep. 17 at San Diego St., 6:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at Colorado, TBA Oct. 8 at UCLA, TBA Oct. 15 Stanford, TBA Oct. 22 Oregon St., TBA Oct. 29 at Oregon, TBA Nov. 5 at California, TBA Nov. 12 Arizona St., TBA Nov. 19 Utah, TBA Nov. 26 at Washington, TBA W. KENTUCKY Sep. 1 Kentucky, 9:15 p.m. Sep. 10 Navy, 7 p.m. Sep. 17 Indiana St., 7 p.m. Oct. 1 Arkansas St., 4 p.m. Oct. 6 at Middle Tennessee, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at FAU, TBA Oct. 22 Louisiana-Lafayette, 4 p.m. Oct. 29 at Louisiana-Monroe, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 5 FIU, 4 p.m. Nov. 12 at LSU, 8 p.m. Nov. 19 at North Texas, 4 p.m. Nov. 26 Troy, 1 p.m. W. MICHIGAN Sep. 3 at Michigan, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 10 Nicholls St., 7 p.m. Sep. 17 Cent. Michigan, Noon Sep. 24 at Illinois, TBA Oct. 1 at UConn, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 8 Bowling Green, 2 p.m. Oct. 15 at N. Illinois, 3:30 p.m.

Oct. 22 at E. Michigan, 1 p.m. Oct. 29 Ball St., 2 p.m. Nov. 8 at Toledo, 8 p.m. Nov. 16 at Miami (Ohio), 8 p.m. Nov. 25 Akron, TBA WEST VIRGINIA Sep. 4 Marshall, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 10 Norfolk St., 1 p.m. Sep. 17 at Maryland, Noon Sep. 24 LSU, TBA Oct. 1 Bowling Green, TBA Oct. 8 UConn, TBA Oct. 21 at Syracuse, 8 p.m. Oct. 29 at Rutgers, TBA Nov. 5 Louisville, TBA Nov. 12 at Cincinnati, TBA Nov. 25 Pittsburgh, TBA Dec. 1 at South Florida, 8 p.m. WISCONSIN Sep. 1 UNLV, 8 p.m. Sep. 10 Oregon St., Noon Sep. 17 at N. Illinois, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 24 South Dakota, TBA Oct. 1 Nebraska, 8 p.m. Oct. 15 Indiana, Noon Oct. 22 at Michigan St., 8 p.m. Oct. 29 at Ohio St., 8 p.m. Nov. 5 Purdue, TBA Nov. 12 at Minnesota, TBA Nov. 19 at Illinois, TBA Nov. 26 Penn St., TBA WYOMING Sep. 3 Weber St., 9 p.m. Sep. 10 Texas St., 6 p.m. Sep. 17 at Bowling Green, TBA Sep. 24 Nebraska, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at Utah St., 8 p.m. Oct. 15 UNLV, 2 p.m. Oct. 29 at San Diego St., 10 p.m. Nov. 5 TCU, 2 p.m. Nov. 12 at Air Force, 2 p.m. Nov. 19 New Mexico, 2 p.m. Nov. 26 at Boise St., 2 p.m. Dec. 3 at Colorado St., 2 p.m.

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