(Computer #22: App State) Air Force has two losses on the season both on the road to ranked teams by a total of 20 points. They finish 10-2( 7-1) but without a shot at the conference title, they destroyed West division winner Hawaii earlier. I think they're playing seriously good football and would have beaten Boise if they played later in the year. I think they overmatch their bowl opponent and finish 11-2 with an eight game win streak.
Air Force, the academy you care about least, is also the most fun to watch this year (offensive efficiency: 23rd). The Falcons weren't *that* far out of G5 bid contention this year.
Who would've thought that if you'd said that 2 service academies would be ranked that Army wouldn't be one of them.Last Week: NRVT and OkSt fall out of rankings. (#24 and #22)
1/2 in Tier H: Gets the final spot over USC by virtue of a superior overall record and better performances against opponents Fresno State and Colorado (Both 2-0, +13 Pts/Game Avg MoV vs. +6 Pts/Game Avg MoV)