The Diehard Preseason G6 Top 25

The biggest debate in Group of 6 football this month has not been who should be No. 1. It has been whether the team we have at No. 1 should even be in the conversation.

The Pac-12 officially became a nine-member, eight-team football conference on July 1, and its fans — and perhaps its administrators — would very much like to hold on to the "Power 5" status the old version of the league enjoyed. That debate has raged across social media since the new lineup became official.

But not here. The Pac-12 does not have automatic access to the College Football Playoff. It does not maintain NCAA autonomy conference status. That is right there in the rulebook, black-and-white. The Pac-12 is Group of 6.

And wouldn't you know it, a Pac-12 team tops our inaugural Diehard G6 Top 25.

And wouldn't you know it, that team's coach seems to know exactly where he stands.

Boise State Coach Spencer Danielson told On3's Pete Nakos about the Broncos' Sept. 5 opener at Oregon: "I think you're always going to have one of those games that is outside your weight class, but you know what, you don't have to beat them 10 times; you have to find a way to beat them once, right?"

For the record, the Broncos are 3-1 all-time against Oregon. Danielson is not hoping for an upset. He expects one.

This is the Diehard G6 Top 25 — the first piece of our 2026 G6 College Football Preview Extravaganza, with daily content rolling throughout July. We start where every good argument starts: at the top.

How We Ranked This

This is a projected finish ranking — not a talent snapshot. The scoreboard in December cares about schedule, coaching, portal execution, injuries and roster continuity, not just who looks good on paper in July.

That distinction changes the order. Memphis might be a top-10 team by pure talent, but their schedule runs through UNLV, Boise State and five straight October games against the best the American has to offer. USF has a loaded portal class but plays possibly the softest schedule in the conference — which means more projected wins, even if their roster is less proven.

In the G6 portal era, returning production is not what it used to be. Good programs lose their best players to Power 4 rosters every offseason. The programs that sustain success reload cycle after cycle. A high returning production number at the G6 level might just mean nobody wanted those players. A low one might mean the coach knows how to shop.

The exception is the service academies. Navy, Army and Air Force cannot access the transfer portal or lose players to it in the same way as everyone else. In an era where every other program replaces 30-50% of its roster annually, the academies develop the same players for four or more years. That continuity compounds — and it is the reason Navy and Army are in their best era together in decades.

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1. Boise State (9-5 in the MW in 2025, now in Pac-12) — Spencer Danielson, Year 3

The best program in the Group of 6 is our pick for the CFP. Danielson is 24-8 career (.750) with three consecutive Mountain West titles before the move to the Pac-12. QB Maddux Madsen (20-6 as starter, 6,586 career yards, 50 TD) returns behind an offensive line that brings back four starters. RBs Dylan Riley (1,125 yards, 5.8 YPC, 10 TD) and Sire Gaines (811 yards, 8 TD) give Boise the deepest backfield in the G6. EDGE Jayden Virgin-Morgan (13 TFL, 6 sacks) leads the defense.

The schedule favors a big year. At Oregon is the marquee game — but the Broncos are 3-1 all-time against the Ducks, and this program does not treat Power 4 matchups as moral victories. The Pac-12 slate is manageable for a program of this caliber. Boise hosts Memphis on Sept. 12 — the single most consequential early-season game for the G6 CFP bid. Win that and the path is open.

2. Navy (11-2, American) — Brian Newberry, Year 4

The best story in college football. Newberry's trajectory — 5-7, 10-3, 11-2 — is the steepest improvement curve in the G6. In an era where every other program rebuilds 30-50% of its roster annually, the Midshipmen develop the same players through the same system for four years. The continuity compounds into experience, discipline and continuity the portal-assembled rosters struggle to replicate.

The offensive line, ranked 12th nationally by Phil Steele, is the proof — you do not build that in a single portal cycle. QB Braxton Woodson inherits the job with 3 career starts. The question is whether the Blake Horvath-to-Woodson QB dropoff costs a game or two. LB MarcAnthony Parker (97 tackles) and LB Coleman Cauley (79 tackles) anchor the defense.

Notre Dame in Foxborough is a near-certain loss. After that, the schedule softens — Memphis comes to Annapolis, and the conference road games include manageable trips to FAU, UAB and Charlotte.

3. James Madison (12-2, Sun Belt) — Billy Napier, Year 1

The 2025 Sun Belt champions made the CFP and lost to Oregon 51-34. Only 4 starters return. SP+ projects a nearly 50-spot drop. But JMU has not had a losing season since 2002. Napier arrives from Florida as the third head coach in three years, but his Louisiana tenure (40-12) showed he knows how to win at the G6 level. His Louisiana teams went 33-5 in his final three years.

The schedule is the softest of any contender — no Power 4 opponent, Phil Steele schedule difficulty No. 119. That is a limiting factor for the CFP, but for projected finish, it means JMU should rack up wins even while integrating new pieces. The question is whether Napier can replicate what Bob Chesney and Curt Cignetti did before him or whether even winning them all would push out a 1-loss team from another conference.

4. Western Michigan (10-4, MAC) — Lance Taylor, Year 4

Defending MAC champions who went from 0-3 to 10-4 — winning 10 of 11, the MAC title and the bowl game. First time in program history WMU won a conference championship and a bowl in the same season. Returns nearly the entire championship roster. Only one player — long snapper RJ Todd — left via the portal. That level of retention is almost unheard of in the G6.

MAC Offensive Player of the Year Broc Lowry (1,803 pass yards, 9 TD; 963 rush yards, 14 rush TD) and RB Jalen Buckley (1,003 yards, MAC Championship Game MVP with 193 yards) are the MAC's best offensive duo. Lost MAC Defensive Player of the Year DE Nadame Tucker (14.5 sacks) and DC Chris O'Leary to the Chargers — the front seven must rebuild.

Taylor's name surfaced for bigger jobs this offseason, but he signed a contract extension through 2030. At Michigan is a loss. Boise State visits Kalamazoo on Sept. 26 — a measuring-stick home game. The ceiling is 11-1 and a NY6 conversation if they beat Boise.

5. USF (9-4, American) — Brian Hartline, Year 1

Hartline recruited the No. 1 G6 portal class per 247Sports: 41 transfers, 22 from Power 4 programs, 13 former 4- and 5-star recruits. By raw talent, this may be the most talented roster in the American and possibly in the entire G6. LB C.J. Hicks (former 5-star, No. 10 overall nationally from Ohio State) and QB Michael Van Buren Jr. (12 career SEC starts at Mississippi State and LSU) headline the newcomers.

The schedule is where USF benefits most. No Power 4 opponent. Seven home games. Memphis and Tulane — the two projected toughest opponents — both come to Tampa. USF only needs to go 2-3 in its five toss-up games to reach 9 wins. 3-2 gets them to 10. Hartline's contract ($3.5M/year, 2nd-highest among G6 coaches), a fully committed House settlement revenue-share pool and a $348.5M on-campus stadium opening in 2027 signal institutional commitment that goes beyond one season.

6. UNLV (10-4, MW) — Dan Mullen, Year 2

Three consecutive Mountain West Championship Game appearances. The highest-rated Mountain West team in SP+ (59th nationally). With Boise State gone, we think UNLV wins the conference this year.

Lost MW Offensive Player of the Year QB Anthony Colandrea to Nebraska. QB Jackson Arnold (Oklahoma/Auburn, former 5-star) replaces him — career stats: 2,730 pass yards, 18 TD, 5 INT; 755 rush yards, 11 TD across 17 starts at two schools. He has not yet proven he can carry a program but Mullen certainly knows how to develop quarterbacks. RB Jai'Den Thomas (1,036 yards, 12 TD, 7.0 YPC) is a candidate for MW Player of the Year. The defense allowed 30+ points in six games — defensive improvement is the key to winning a first MW title.

Schedule difficulty is favorable. Memphis comes to Allegiant Stadium on Aug. 29. The big one: at New Mexico on Nov. 14 — the game that could decide the Mountain West.

7. Hawaii (9-4, MW) — Timmy Chang, Year 5

Chang, the former Hawaii great, seems to have this program rolling after some down years. The Warriors are coming off their best season since 2019 and won the Hawaii Bowl 35-31 over Cal, erasing a 21-0 second-quarter deficit. QB Micah Alejado (3,106 pass yards, 24 TD, MW Freshman of the Year) is the most exciting young quarterback in the G6. WR Pofele Ashlock (76 rec, 827 yards, 8 TD) steps into the WR1 role after Jackson Harris (963 yards, 12 TD) left for LSU. Lost consensus All-American K Kansei Matsuzawa (27-29 FG) to the Raiders.

The schedule is the lightest in the Mountain West. Geographic isolation gives Hawaii a real home-field edge — opponents travel 4,000+ air miles to get there. At Stanford on Aug. 29 and at Arizona State are the two Power 4 road tests. UNLV, New Mexico and NDSU all come to Honolulu. If Alejado takes a step forward, this team could surprise.

8. New Mexico (9-4, MW) — Jason Eck, Year 2

The Lobos posted their best season since 1982 and return the most production in the Mountain West. LB Jaxton Eck (129 tackles, MW Co-Defensive Player of the Year) is the conference's best defender. QB Jack Layne (2,486 yards, 65.1% completion, single-season record) is rehabbing a torn flexor tendon — his health is the swing factor for the entire season. Four OL starters return.

The schedule is built for a run. At Oklahoma is the one Power 4 test. UNLV and NDSU come to Albuquerque — both at home. But we think this roster has a ceiling, and the Layne injury introduces enough uncertainty to keep them behind the teams above. Eck went 26-13 at Idaho with three straight FCS playoff appearances before arriving at New Mexico. He can coach. The question is what he has to work with if his QB is not right.

9. San Diego State (9-4, MW to Pac-12) — Sean Lewis, Year 3

Moving to the Pac-12. The 2025 defense ranked 6th nationally in scoring defense (12.58 PPG). RB Lucky Sutton (1,297 yards, 10 TD, Doak Walker semifinalist) is the Pac-12's best returning running back. QB Jayden Denegal (1,807 yards) returns. Lost CB Chris Johnson (1st round, No. 27 to the Dolphins), EDGE Trey White (to Texas Tech) and DC Rob Aurich (took three players to Nebraska). The defensive foundation is strong even after the losses.

JMU at home in non-conference is the game that could define the CFP race for two conferences. The Pac-12 slate is balanced — home for Washington State; road at Boise State, Fresno State, Oregon State and Texas State. Lewis has built a physical program that translates well to the new conference.

10. Fresno State (9-4, MW to Pac-12) — Matt Entz, Year 2

Won the Arizona Bowl. The 2025 defense ranked 2nd nationally in pass defense. Returns 14 starters and 156 returning starts. Moving to the Pac-12. Entz won two FCS titles at North Dakota State before taking over at Fresno. The QB competition is unsettled — that is the biggest question on the roster.

The Pac-12 schedule is manageable — at Boise State is the toughest road game. If the QB position settles, this defense can carry them.

11. Memphis (8-5, American) — Charles Huff, Year 1

By talent, Memphis belongs in the top 5. Huff has won quickly at every stop — he turned a 1-11 Southern Miss team into a Sun Belt contender and bowl participant in one season, and won a conference title at Marshall before that. He invested heavily in this roster: 51 transfers, 17 from Southern Miss alone, the best incoming portal class in the American. DE J'Mond Tapp (7.5 sacks) and LB Mike Montgomery (105 tackles) — both Huff's guys from Southern Miss — anchor a defense built from the ground up.

The schedule is the only thing keeping Memphis out of the top 5. It opens at UNLV on Aug. 29 and at Boise State on Sept. 12. Then the back-half gauntlet: at Tulane, East Carolina, Army, then at South Florida and at Navy — five weeks against arguably the five best American teams not named Memphis. Three weeknight games with a brand-new roster. The talent says CFP contender. The schedule says buckle up. If they start 2-0 against UNLV and Boise, throw this projection out.

12. Old Dominion (10-3, Sun Belt) — Ricky Rahne

Best season in program FBS history. Lost Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Year QB Colton Joseph to Wisconsin. QB Quinn Henicle takes over — in the Cure Bowl, he and RB Devin Roche each rushed for 100+ yards in the win over South Florida. The defense returns S Mario Easterly (top tackler, All-SBC) as its anchor.

At Virginia Tech is the marquee non-conference game. JMU comes to Norfolk on Sept. 26 — an early-season Sun Belt showdown that could set the tone for the conference race. The schedule provides a clear path.

13. North Dakota State (12-1, FCS to MW) — Tim Polasek, Year 3

The most dominant dynasty in FCS history makes the jump to FBS. Ten national championships in 14 seasons (2011-2024). Polasek is 26-3 with a title. Sixty-three players announced "Run it Back" for 2026. The NCAA granted immediate postseason eligibility on June 24 — NDSU can compete for the MW title and a bowl in Year 1. SP+ projects them 72nd nationally — higher than any other FCS-to-FBS transition team in recent memory. The program opened a $54M football performance complex.

But this is a projected finish ranking, and the FCS-to-FBS jump introduces real uncertainty. The schedule includes at Air Force, at UNLV and at New Mexico — three difficult road games. The talent and coaching are proven at FCS and should compete just fine in the Mountain West. The question is whether it holds up against a full FBS schedule. But make no mistake, NDSU is capable of placing even higher than this.

14. Liberty (4-8, CUSA) — Jamey Chadwell, Year 4

This is the boldest call on this list.

The 4-8 was Liberty's first losing season in 20 years — and it was misleading. The Flames' final four games of 2025 were a nightmare. Upset by Missouri State 21-17. Overtime loss at FIU. Overtime loss at Louisiana Tech. Double-overtime loss to Kennesaw State. Four games that went sideways by the slimmest of margins. Chadwell was dealing with a serious health issue diagnosed in summer 2025 that required offseason surgery. He is back and coaching.

People are going to forget that Chadwell was regarded as one of the top coaches in the Group of 6 — and is paid like it. His salary is the highest in the G6. His track record includes building Coastal Carolina into a Sun Belt power and a Fiesta Bowl bid at Liberty, part of a 21-5 start with the Flames before the 2025 collapse. He overhauled the roster this offseason with a deep portal class. QB Deshawn Purdie (Wake Forest), Jaylen Henderson (West Virginia/Texas A&M/Fresno State) and returning Ethan Vasko are competing for the starting job. RB Kam Davis (Florida State, former top-100 recruit) adds a proven weapon.

After the tough JMU opener, there is not an unwinnable game on the schedule. Liberty could be favored in the final 11. They do not play Jacksonville State in the regular season. The path is there for them in Conference USA.

15. Washington State (8-5, Pac-12) — Kirby Moore, Year 1

Washington State is one of two displaced former Power 5 programs now operating in the G6 Pac-12. Even after taking significant revenue cuts in conference realignment, the Cougars have resource and infrastructure advantages over most of their new conference rivals. Moore arrives from Missouri as OC and inherits a strong offensive foundation — four OL starters return, and QB Caden Pinnick (UC Davis, Big Sky Freshman of the Year, 3,206 yards, 32 TD, 437 rush) has the dual-threat profile to run this offense. The concern: all 17 defensive players who logged 200+ snaps in 2025 are gone, following Jimmy Rogers to Iowa State. Moore is the 5th head coach since 2019.

The schedule is the problem. Washington State has the toughest non-conference in the Pac-12: at Washington, at Kansas State and vs. Arizona — all Power 4 opponents. That could produce an 0-3 start before conference play even begins. The resource advantage is real. The schedule tax is also real.

16. Tulane (11-3, American) — Will Hall, Year 1

The defending American champions and 2025 CFP participants — and now on their third head coach since 2023. Willie Fritz built it and left for Houston, Jon Sumrall sustained it and left for Florida, and now Hall — whose last head coaching job produced a 14-30 record at Southern Miss — is trying to keep the machine running.

The defense gives Hall a chance. Nine Phil Steele All-AC selections, led by S Jack Tchienchou (83 tackles, 2 INT, American championship game MVP) and LB Chris Rodgers (80 tackles, 7 TFL). DC Tayler Polk was retained — scheme continuity on that side. The offense is the rebuild: QB is unsettled among four candidates. Top WR Shazz Preston transferred to Indiana.

September will tell us who these Green Wave are. They go to Duke and Kansas State on the road with two home games against South Alabama and Southern Miss mixed in. By October, when the Wave have three straight tough league games vs. Army, Memphis and UTSA, we will know whether this is a contender adjusting to a new coach or a program paying a price for its third coaching transition this decade.

17. Army (7-6, American) — Jeff Monken, Year 13

Like Navy, Army's roster continuity as a service academy has become a structural advantage. Players develop in Monken's system for 4-5 years. Eight offensive starters return, anchored by OL Brady Small (back-to-back 1st Team All-AC, 39 consecutive starts) and QB Cale Hellums (1,223 rush yards, 18 rush TD). Small has started every game of his collegiate career — that kind of multi-year consistency does not exist at portal-heavy programs. RB/FB Godspower Nwawuihe is the breakout candidate — 171 yards and 2 TDs in the Fenway Bowl, named AP All-Bowl Team.

The defense is the rebuild. Lost DC Nate Woody (to Cincinnati), both starting safeties, both linebackers and a starting corner. Only 3 defensive starters return. The offense is a machine. If the defense holds, this team has a floor.

18. UTSA (7-6, American) — Jeff Traylor, Year 7

QB Owen McCown (2,995 yards, 30 TD, 67.5% completion, First Responder Bowl MVP) is one of the best quarterbacks in the G6. Clean-pocket splits: 73% completion, 25 TD, 3 INT. Traylor has built this program into a consistent competitor — bowl-eligible in every season across Conference USA and into the American.

The schedule is why UTSA is ranked this high. At Texas is a scheduled loss. There is a tough three-game stretch in October — USF and Navy at home, at Tulane — but they do not face Memphis, Army or ECU. And they close with four straight against teams projected in the bottom half of the American: at FAU, North Texas (home), at UAB, Tulsa (home). With a strong QB and a proven coach and culture, this is a team built to close strong against that finishing stretch.

The defense is the question: only 2 starters return. But Traylor builds through the trenches — 90 career starts return on the OL — and a strong offense can paper over a young defense against the back end of that schedule.

19. East Carolina (9-4, American) — Blake Harrell, Year 2

Harrell went 4-0 as interim before being named permanent head coach in 2024 and then won nine games in his first full year in charge. Won the Military Bowl over Pitt 23-17 — back-to-back bowl wins over ACC opponents. Lost QB Katin Houser (to Illinois), S Ja'Marley Riddle (to Georgia), DT Zion Wilson (7.0 sacks, to Virginia) and OT Jimarion McCrimon (to NC State). Good G6 programs lose their best players every offseason and reload — that is the cycle.

WR Brock Spalding (42 rec, 554 yards) is the top offensive returnee. DL Jasiyah Robinson (7 sacks) anchors the defense. QB competition between Mitch Griffis (Texas Tech/Wake Forest) and Emory Williams (Miami). SP+ projects the second-best conference record in the American behind Navy. At Alabama is the P4 test. At Old Dominion is a key non-conference game.

20. Louisiana (6-7, Sun Belt) — Michael Desormeaux, Year 5

The 6-7 record does not tell the story. The preseason publications all agree Louisiana is the best team in the Sun Belt West. QB Lunch Winfield led a 4-game winning streak to close 2025. WR Shelton Sampson Jr. is the conference's most dynamic receiver. CB Brent Gordon Jr. (11 starts as a true freshman) is a building-block defender.

Desormeaux has never had a QB finish a full season healthy in five years. If Winfield stays healthy, this is a 9-win team. If the pattern continues, the floor is 6-6.

21. Oregon State (2-10, Pac-12) — JaMarcus Shephard, Year 1

This is a bet. Every major preseason magazine picks Oregon State last in the Pac-12. We are ranking them here anyway — and higher than anyone else — for three reasons.

First, the 2-10 record was statistically unlucky. Advanced metrics show Oregon State lost three games by 4 points or fewer with terrible turnover luck. Regression alone should produce improvement.

Second, the resources. Oregon State and Washington State are displaced former Power 5 programs operating in a conference where most of their opponents have never had Power 5 infrastructure, budgets, brand power or recruiting reach.

Third, the staff. Shephard comes from Alabama as a first-time head coach with a Power 4 coaching pedigree. He did not retain a single coach from the previous staff and added QB Maalik Murphy (Texas/Duke) to compete for the starting job.

The risk is real. The OL is a concern. Lost 35 players to the portal, added 21. If we are wrong, Oregon State falls off this list quickly.

22. Miami OH (7-7, MAC) — Chuck Martin, Year 13

Three consecutive MAC Championship Game appearances — winning the title in 2023, runner-up the last two years. SP+ projects the best average wins and best conference record in the MAC. Martin is the winningest coach in Miami football history. DC Bill Brechin's defense has averaged the MAC's strongest unit over four years even after losing All-MAC LB Jackson Kuwatch (109 tackles, NFL Draft), S Eli Blakey (118 tackles) and edge Adam Trick (8.5 sacks, to Texas Tech).

QB Dequan Finn left mid-season for the NFL. Top WR Kam Perry (976 yards) transferred to Colorado. But Martin has navigated these cycles before. RB Rodney Nelson (Monmouth, 1,802 yards) is the MAC's best portal addition. The closing stretch — Buffalo (home), Ohio (home) and the regular-season finale at Western Michigan — could be a de facto MAC title elimination round.

23. Troy (8-6, Sun Belt) — Gerad Parker, Year 3

Won the Sun Belt West and reached the conference championship game in 2025. Parker's trajectory: 3-5 in conference play in Year 1 to the championship game in Year 2. QB Goose Crowder and DE Donnie Smith lead the roster. Smith is regarded as the Sun Belt's top NFL prospect. Only 6 starters return and only one on the defensive side. Phil Steele credits Troy with the Sun Belt's top recruiting class.

24. Western Kentucky (9-4, CUSA) — Tyson Helton, Year 8

The most consistent program in Conference USA. Returns 16 starters. WR Matthew Henry (888 yards) and WR K.D. Hutchinson (66 catches) lead the receiving corps. LB Jaylen Wester (106 tackles) anchors the defense. Helton has reached a bowl in seven consecutive years — the longest-tenured coach in CUSA. SP+ projects them as the best team in the conference.

25. Jacksonville State (9-5, CUSA) — Charles Kelly, Year 2

Two consecutive CUSA title game appearances. Won 7 of 8 conference games in Kelly's first year. Lost FBS rushing leader Cam Cook (1,659 yards, 16 TD) to West Virginia. QB Caden Creel (1,514 pass yards, 1,075 rush yards, 16 TD) is the most important player on the roster. WR Deondre Johnson (30 rec, 724 yards, 24.1 avg, 6 TD) is a 6-8 matchup nightmare. At NDSU on Aug. 29 and Georgia Southern at home are the early tests.

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26. Marshall (5-7, Sun Belt) — Tony Gibson, Year 2

QB Carlos Del Rio-Wilson is the Sun Belt's most talented dual-threat passer. SP+ projects the second-highest win total in the Sun Belt. Gibson built the offense from scratch in Year 1. Probably a year away from contending.

27. Air Force (4-8, MW) — Troy Calhoun, Year 20

The third service academy on this list, and for the same structural reason. No portal access means the defense has been developing together for years. LB Blake Fletcher (108 tackles). Finished 3rd nationally in rushing — 12th consecutive year in the top 10. The 4-8 was an aberration; three years prior, this was a 10-win program.

28. Kennesaw State (10-4, CUSA) — Jerry Mack, Year 2

Defending CUSA champions. Went 2-10 to 10-4 in Year 1. Mack is 41-19 career with four conference titles. Lost CUSA title-game hero QB Amari Odom (2,594 yards, 19 TD) to Syracuse.

29. Ohio (9-4, MAC) — John Hauser, Year 1

Seven consecutive bowl wins — the second-longest active streak nationally. Fourth head coach of the 2020s. Offense faces total rebuild — lost starting QB, lead RB, 4 of 5 top WRs and 3 All-MAC OL.

30. Georgia Southern (7-6, Sun Belt) — Clay Helton, Year 5

DE MJ Stroud and CB Chance Gamble are conference-level defenders. QB competition between Max Johnson (former LSU/North Carolina), Turner Helton and Weston Bryan.

Notable Omissions

Texas State (Pac-12) — GJ Kinne, Year 4 — Three consecutive bowl wins. Moving to the Pac-12. QB Brad Jackson (3,224 pass yards, 744 rush yards, 38 total TD) returns with both 1,000-yard receivers — the only FBS program that produced two in 2025, and both are back. Defense allowed 30.6 PPG.

Arkansas State (Sun Belt) — Win total has increased in each of 5 consecutive seasons. Building momentum but not enough to crack the top 25.

Louisiana Tech (Sun Belt) — First winning season since 2019. Won the Independence Bowl. Defense was 1st nationally in defensive TDs, top 10 in INTs. Joining the Sun Belt from CUSA.

Delaware (CUSA) — Won a bowl game in its FBS debut year — only the 2nd team in history to do so. QB Nick Minicucci (3,683 yards, 23 TD, 10 rush TD) is arguably the best passer in CUSA.