Conference Breakdown: American
5 things to know about the American
Biggest game: Houston vs. Oklahoma, Sept. 3
Players to always watch: Either UH's Greg Ward Jr. or USF's Quinton Flowers could be the AAC's best passer and best runner.
Team nobody wants to play: Navy
Coach who really needs wins: Honestly, everybody's either in good shape or new. Sorry we just jinxed your coach.
Don't be surprised if ... UConn contends!
Bill Connelly's Power Rankings
Tier 1
Houston
The Cougars were good (and lucky) in 2015. Can they meet sky-high hype?
USF
Willie Taggart's USF went from bad to awesome overnight. Is awesome the new normal?
Temple
The East title goes through Philly, and Temple might have the talent to win it again.
Tier 2
Memphis
Replacing a head coach is scary. So is having a whole new level of expectations.
Cincinnati
Cincinnati and Tommy Tuberville are always wild cards. 2016 might be the wildest yet.
UConn
UConn is improving for the first time in a really long time. Now to score points!
Tier 3
East Carolina
After thinking about it, ECU firing a good coach doesn't seem *that* outlandish ...
Tier 4
UCF
Expect that terrible 2015 to become a distant memory under Scott Frost. Eventually.
Tulane
Tulane has a new coach and a new outlook, but do the Green Wave have the players?
