Don't You Just Hate those Guys that Show up at the Party Uninvited

Two years ago it was Boise State.

Last year App State.

At least once a season a small time school busts onto the scene in a big way. They disrupt the college football landscape. Band wagoners come out of the wood-work and buy up every available jersey and hat they can buy. So who is it going to be this year?

Central Michigan: A few weeks ago BOTF profiled Lefevour and his Chipewas. This team has the real potential to spoil a couple of parties. They have a game against Georgia early in the season. If the Dawgs are not ready for them Central Michigan is going to march out of Georgia with a lot of new fans. Lefevour is a dark horse Heisman pick. He's not going to win but he will sure turn heads.


Fresno State: Although not flying under the radar completely, Fresno State is returning 16 starters from a team that went 9-4 last season. This appears to be the year that Fresno gains control over the WAC from Boise State and Hawaii. They open the season at Rutgers and then host Wisconsin in a game that Fresno States Coach Pat Hill is calling the biggest game in the history of Bulldog Stadium. Their biggest problem? David Carr is an alum.


Tulsa: It might be surprising but this is the nation's best offense. Although it is unclear who will play QB at this point whoever it is will pass for over 4,000 yards. They have a very favorable schedule and have a chance to run the table. Although they will need to really crush their opponents to garner an invite to a major bowl, including a game against Arkansas.

Troy: Although they lost their offensive coordinator and some top talent they have a legitimate shot to take down Ohio State at the Horseshoe. They also play LSU and Oklahoma state this year. With three bites at the apple it's hard not to believe that Troy can shatter some dreams.