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2019 American Standings
| EAST | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 7-1 | 11-3 |
| UCF | 6-2 | 10-3 |
| Temple | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| South Florida | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| East Carolina | 1-7 | 4-8 |
| UConn | 0-8 | 2-10 |
| WEST | CONF | OVR |
| Memphis | 7-1 | 12-2 |
| Navy | 7-1 | 11-2 |
| SMU | 6-2 | 10-3 |
| Tulane | 3-5 | 7-6 |
| Houston | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Tulsa | 2-6 | 4-8 |
Team Stats
Passing Yards298.417th
Rushing Yards186.739th
Points For40.437th
Points Against24.484th
2020 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kundarrius Taylor | WR | Signed | 79 |
| Devonte Nelson | CB | Signed | 77 |
| Marcayll Jones | WR | Signed | 77 |
| Keilon Brown | ATH | Signed | 76 |
| Khi Mathieu | WR | Signed | 76 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | T. Hornsey | Ray Guy Award |
| 1992 | J. Allison | Lou Groza Award |