ESPN CFP preseason bubble watch

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https://www.espn.com/college-football/i ... redictions

"Group of 5 Power Rankings

1. Boise State Broncos (Mountain West): With the return of running back Ashton Jeanty and a deep defense, Boise State might be the most talented and complete Group of 5 team competing for a playoff bid. The Broncos return 18 starters for first-year coach Spencer Danielson.


2. UTSA Roadrunners (American Athletic): UTSA is in its second season in the American and will get a strong challenge from Tulane and Memphis for the conference title, but coach Jeff Traylor has made the program a conference contender. There are some questions this fall after the departure of key veterans, including seven-year quarterback Frank Harris.


3. Appalachian State Mountaineers (Sun Belt): App State hasn't had a losing season during its past decade of existence in the FBS, and its winning trend should continue this fall. Since joining the Sun Belt in 2014, the Mountaineers have won 95 games -- the most of any Group of 5 program over that span. The offense should again be well-balanced with the top four pass catchers returning along with quarterback Joey Aguilar.


4. Liberty Flames (Conference USA): ESPN Analytics gives Liberty the highest chance of any Group of 5 contender to win its conference at 42%, but the Flames will again have the worst schedule in the country (No. 134) and won't play a Power 4 opponent.


5. Miami (Ohio) RedHawks (Mid-American): The RedHawks are looking to become the first team to win back-to-back MAC football titles since Northern Illinois in 2011 and 2012. ESPN Analytics gives them the best chance to win the league (20%), but Toledo is right behind them (17%). No MAC team has more than a 3% chance to qualify for the CFP, according to the Allstate Playoff Predictor."