Bill Connelly's mega offseason previews: AAC, Part I
The bottom of the AAC doesn't produce a ton of dead weight, and there is still plenty of upside from teams like Houston and Tulane.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
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Which college football transfers will make an impact in 2021?
The NCAA has approved a one-time waiver that will allow transfers to have immediate eligibility. Who are the most important players to switch teams this offseason?
Ranking the 80 best college football defenders of the 2000s
Where do Ed Reed, Khalil Mack and Tyrann Mathieu rank among the best college football defenders over the past two decades?
Temple QB Russo transferring to Michigan State
Michigan State is adding quarterback Anthony Russo, a record-setting passer at Temple, as a transfer. Russo will employ the NCAA's COVID-19 waiver that grants an extra year of eligibility to all fall-sport athletes.
Ex-Georgia starting QB Mathis heading to Temple
Georgia freshman quarterback D'Wan Mathis, who opened the season as the Bulldogs' starter, announced Monday that he will be transferring to Temple.
Temple senior QB Russo enters transfer portal
Temple quarterback Anthony Russo, who set a school record for completions last season, has entered the transfer portal.
No. 7 Cincy sees Temple game canceled for virus
No. 7 Cincinnati's football game at Temple on Saturday has been canceled and will be declared a no contest due to positive COVID-19 cases and the ensuing contact tracing of athletes at both schools.
Granson easily scores SMU's third TD (0:23)
Ruley runs it in for 3-yard rushing TD (0:26)
Jones breaks free for 75-yard Temple TD (0:34)
Notre Dame's wild win, Michigan's second straight loss and the best of Week 10
For the first time all season, all Power 5 conferences were in action Saturday. Notre Dame had one of the weekend's biggest wins, while Michigan struggled for the second straight week.
Tulane's Cameron Carroll spins into the end zone for a 13-yard TD (0:30)
SMU-Temple pushed back two days, AAC says
The league made the schedule adjustment to "allow for the best chance of its being played in its scheduled week."
Russo lofts one to Blue for a Temple TD (0:22)
South Florida uses play-action to perfection on TD pass (0:22)
Midshipmen OK'd to be at home game vs. Temple
Navy's Brigade of Midshipmen can attend Saturday's home game between Navy and Temple at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium after Maryland officials relaxed some pandemic-imposed attendance restrictions.
The CFB Pod: Negandhi and Pollack make their Week 6 picks, David Hale previews Clemson-Miami and Alex Scarborough checks in on the SEC
Pollack and Negandhi kick off the podcast talking about the Red River Rivalry, David’s Dude of the Week Gervon Dexter from Florida, a sneaky good UNC-Virginia Tech game and their Week 6 picks. Next, David Hale joins the pod to discuss Clemson-Miami, Dabo Swinney to the Texans chatter and the second rung of teams in the ACC (34:43). Later, Alex Scarborough hops on to get into Alabama’s balance, the quarterback situation at Georgia and Jimbo Fisher not turning the corner at Texas A&M (48:25).
BBTN: Pollack & Negandhi get into a potential mid-October start for the Big Ten and the Sun Belt's domination over the Big 12
David Pollack and Kevin Negandhi kick off the podcast with the news of Ohio State corner Shaun Wade opting out of the season as it looks increasingly likely the Big Ten will start in mid-October. Then, the guys get into the big weekend for the Sun Belt against the Big 12, Spencer Rattler’s dazzling debut, the slow starts in the ACC and Florida State losing to Georgia Tech.
Temple wants more prep; Navy game moved
Temple's opener at Navy has been pushed back to Oct. 10 as the Owls seek more time to prepare for the season.
College football predictions, awards and storylines for every conference
Two of the Power 5 conferences might be sitting out the fall season, but there is still plenty to be decided across the college football landscape. What does the 2020 campaign have in store?
Report: AAC athletes demanding 'hazard pay'
AAC athletes have reportedly circulated their own proposal to multiple schools within the conference, listing 10 concerns, including coronavirus safety issues and a percentage of revenues, according to a report from Sports Illustrated.
What would relegation and promotion look like in college football?
Demote the bad teams to make room for the up-and-comers? We look at the possibilities (even unrealistic ones).
College football coaching job tiers: Boise State, Houston, UCF lead the way in Group of 5
The Group of 5 has massive variance in jobs. Some are better than lower-tier Power 5 gigs, while others rank below high-level FCS positions.
Which 2021 prospect could be the next Chase Young?
To find the next Chase Young or Jedrick Wills Jr., look no further than the college football prospects in the Class of 2021.
American Athletic Conference offseason preview, Part I
Only two teams in the AAC's bottom six finished with more than four wins last season. Can Dana Holgorsen return Houston to its winning ways? How will Temple follow up on an 8-5 season? Can Tulane, USF or Tulsa compete in 2020?
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2020 American Standings
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 6-0 | 9-1 |
| Tulsa | 6-0 | 6-3 |
| Memphis | 5-3 | 8-3 |
| UCF | 5-3 | 6-4 |
| SMU | 4-3 | 7-3 |
| Houston | 3-3 | 3-5 |
| Navy | 3-4 | 3-7 |
| Tulane | 3-5 | 6-6 |
| East Carolina | 3-5 | 3-6 |
| Temple | 1-6 | 1-6 |
| South Florida | 0-7 | 1-8 |
Team Stats
Passing Yards208.093rd
Rushing Yards140.395th
Points For20.1120th
Points Against37.1111th
2022 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khalif Kemp | OLB | Committed | 44 |
| Reese Clark | ATH | Committed | 43 |
| Makhi Green | WR | Committed | 43 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | T. Matakevich | Chuck Bednarik Award |
| 2015 | T. Matakevich | Bronko Nagurski Award |
| 1974 | S. Joachim | Maxwell Award |