Concepcion led the Pack in targets last year, and has already been the recipient of 21 this season, ranking third among qualified skill players in the conference.

If he doesn’t show enough progress, expect him to return to school for his junior season before declaring for the draft.

The defense — ranked dead last in FBS in 2023 — better improve, but a strong offense could lead this team to four wins… nothing to write home about, but a step in the right direction as the Cardinal tries to revitalize their program.

Jenkins is a good athlete (he also played varsity basketball in high school), but will need a major breakout to put himself in contention for a pro career.

The Liberty Flames kicked off their fall camp on Wednesday amid high expectations. Coming off a season in which the team went undefeated en route to winning the Conference USA championships, the Flames are the overwhelming favourite to again win the CUSA.

The Bulldogs are going to be an exciting team to watch this season thanks to an offense that had 30 or more points a half dozen times last year and returns several key starters including Sherrod, who finished fourth in the conference in all-purpose yards. Could he lead the MWC in that department in 2024?

Boise State has come very close to making the College Football Playoffs a couple of times since this format began in 2014, but has settled for nearly annual Bowl game appearances. Unfortunately, after winning double-digit games in 2022, the Broncos took a step back last year, only going 8-6 and losing to UCLA in the LA Bowl, so they’ll be looking to bounce back this season.