Brandon Bowling was going off for Utah State - the announcers were singing his praises, too! I appreciated that they were also very complimentary of linebacker Justin Rice, who was all over the place with 14 tackles and a late interception. Rice looked like the best player on the field in the segments I watched, and he also had a big game with a pick last weekend. The "other" Aggies are quickly becoming one of my top teams to keep an eye on - it helps that they often get the late night slot. They should start creeping into the polls at this point. If they can beat Boise State and BYU at home over the next two games, they have a legitimate shot at running the table and going 11-0.
I'm pleased that the pollsters have thus far rewarded big early wins from the likes of Iowa (and Oregon and Penn State, although they aren't white-friendly). With a few lucky bounces, the "big five" prospective playoff teams could get a real shakeup.
