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Week 5

Air Force - The Commander-in-Chief trophy is on the line as Air Force travels to Navy. The Midshipmen’s triple option will prove to be too much. Prediction Navy 34 Air Force 24

BYU - The Cougars host Utah State on October 2nd. BYU will continue their quest for a BCS Bowl with an easy win over the Aggies. Prediction BYU 44 Utah State 17

Colorado State - Colorado State travels to face a much improved Idaho squad on October 3rd. The Rams are 3-1 coming off a 42-23 loss at BYU. Prediction Idaho 27 Colorado State 20

New Mexico - The Lobo’s are still looking for their 1st win of the season after a tough loss to rival New Mexico State. The road will not get any easier as they travel to Texas Tech on October 3rd. Prediction Texas Tech 48 New Mexico 20

San Diego State - The Aztecs host New Mexico State on October 3rd. San Diego State is 1-3 coming off a 26-14 loss to Air Force. Prediction San Diego State 24 New Mexico State 27

TCU - The Horned Frogs come back home after their biggest victory of the season at Clemson. TCU hosts SMU on October 3rd in what should be an easy victory. Prediction TCU 27 SMU 3

UNLV - The Rebels travel to Reno to face the underachieving Nevada Wolf Pack. In what should be a heated contest, Colin Kaepernick will prove to be the difference. Prediction Nevada 33 UNLV 21

Utah - The Utes have a bye week after defeating Louisville. Utah will return to action on October 10th at Colorado State.

Wyoming - The 2-2 Cowboys travel to Florida Atlantic on October 3rd. Wyoming is coming off a big victory over UNLV. The Cowboys started freshen QB Austin Carta-Samuels who threw for three TDS in his 1st start. Florida Atlantic is 0-3 on the season with losses at Nebraska, at South Carolina and a home loss to Louisiana-Monroe. This should be a tight game. Prediction: Wyoming 27 Florida Atlantic 24

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By: Scott Dryden
DFN Sports Staff Writer