PRESENTED BY ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12 and SEC teams might dominate the preseason polls, but there still remain a number of non-Power 5 conference teams that are likely to make a serious run at postseason play. While some football fans may roll their eyes and begin the argument about how their favorite conference is better than the other conferences, these teams have powerful players, solid schedules and killer coaching staffs. So, this fall, these teams should not be ignored. Houston Coming off a 13-1 season, Houston remains poised for another impressive season. Led by playmaker quarterback Greg Ward Jr., a solid set of returners comes back to help the Cougars push their way up the rankings. However, the defense lost a number of starters and the team really needs more depth behind Ward. Still, even since head coach Tom Herman stepped foot on the field to shake up the team, Houston has developed into a program worth paying attention to. Right now, the team is poised to make a good run at another bowl game. However, if the Cougars can pull out a win in their season opener by upsetting Oklahoma, they may prove to some that they might be moving farther than a bowl game. Back at it. — #HTownTakeover (@UHCougarFB) Navy Day 1! GANGofGOATS — Navy Football (@NavyFB) Boise State The skill guys getting a taste of the sled this afternoon! — Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) BYU Cougars continue fall camp — BYU Football (@BYUfootball) Marshall RT : - Day 5 — Marshall Football (@HerdFB) Just because these teams are not part of the Power 5 does not mean their talent can be ignored this fall. While some of these teams will face more difficulty making their way to postseason play than others, it is still likely that you will see these teams knock a few Power 5 teams down in the rankings.
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