2010 Idaho Football Predictions

The Idaho Vandals capped off a pretty amazing season with a 43-42 win over Bowling Green in the Humanitarian Bowl, it was the first time the Vandals had made it to postseason play since 1998. Idaho had won just three regular season games and one conference game in the past two seasons, before finishing 8-5 overall and 4-4 in the WAC last season. The Vandals will look to build off the momentum from last season with 14 starters back, but will have only four on the offensive side of the ball. To help... 

2010 Bowling Green Football Predictions

It was a pretty successful first season for new head coach Dave Clawson, as he led the Bowling Green Falcons to solid third place finish in the MAC East and a 7-6 record overall. This year Clawson  will have just eight starters back from last season, but there is still plenty of talent to put together a winning season. Here is a quick breakdown of what the Falcons will bring to the table on both sides of the ball, plus my thoughts on where they will finish the year in the MAC. Offense: The Falcons... 

2010 Nothern Illinois Football Predictions

The Northern Illinois Huskies finished off the 2009 season with a sour taste in their mouth, as they fell big time to USF in the International Bowl. The Huskies wound up finishing second in the MAC West Division at 5-3 and were 7-6 overall. This year the Huskies enter into the third season under head coach Jerry Kill, and are hoping to make some big strides with 15 starters back from last year. To help you get a better idea of what the Huskies will look like this season, here is a quick breakdown... 

2010 Western Michigan Football Predictions

The Western Michigan Broncos were unable to match their 2008 performance in 2009, as the Broncos went just 5-7 after finishing the 2008 season at 9-4. The Broncos still managed to finish .500 in MAC play, going 4-4. Heading into the 2010 season the Broncos have just 13 starters back, but many are calling for them to be right there in the hunt for the West division crown. To help you get a better picture of what the Broncos will look like this season, here is a quick breakdown of both sides of the... 

2010 Temple Football Predictions

Temple heads into the 2010 season off a disappointing finish to the 2009 season, as the Owls were one win away from taking home their frst Mid-American Conference title, but were unable to beat Ohio in the regular season finale. The Owls were invited to play in their first bowl game since 1979, as they took on UCLA in the EagleBank Bowl. Temple was unable to come away with a win against the Bruins and finished up the 2009 season at 9-4. This year they have 16 returning starters and many are calling... 

2010 Akron Football Predictions

Akron finished the 2009 season at 3-9 overall, their worst finish since going 2-9 back in 1997. The Zips were just 2-6 in the Mid-American Conference, so it was an overall bad season. The Zips are hoping that a coaching change can bring some life back to the program, as they decided to let go of JD Bookhart and bring in former Notre Dame assistant Rob Ianello, who will inherit 13 returning starters from the 2009 season, and with new schemes being installed on both sides of the ball, it is likely... 

2010 North Texas Football Predictions

North Texas heads into the 2010 season off another poor performance, as the Mean Green went just 1-7 in the Sun Belt Conference and 2-7 overall. The Mean Green has now won just five games the past three seasons, but are hoping that all that will change in 2010, as they have 17 starters back from the 2009 season. To help get you up to date on what the Mean Green will look like this season, here is a quick breakdown of what North Texas will send to the field on both sides of the ball, plus my thoughts... 

2010 Arkansas State Football Predictions

Arkansas State heads into the 2010 season off a very disappointing run in 2009, as the Red Wolves finished up the season at 4-8 after many had them pegged to make their first bowl game since 2005. The Red Wolves also struggled in conference play, going just 3-5 in the Sun Belt. Heading into the 2010 season the Red Wolves have just 11 starters back, and will have their work cut out for them to finish this year with a winning record. To help you get going on the upcoming season, here is a quick breakdown... 

2010 Louisiana Football Predictions

In 2009 the Ragin’ Cajuns put together their third 6-6 finish in the last four years, and were a solid 4-4 in the Sun Belt Conference. This year Louisiana returns 13 starters, including eight on the defensive side of the ball. The Ragin’ Cajuns have been a surprise team in the Sun Belt Conference the last two seasons, and will look for an even better finish this season. Here is a quick breakdown of what Louisiana will send to the field on both sides of the ball, plus my thoughts on where they... 

2010 Florida Atlantic Football Predictions

After two straight seasons in postseason play, the Florida Atlantic Owls ended the 2009 season at 5-7, but very easily could have been at least 6-6, as they lost three games by seven points or less. The Owls played a brutal non-conference schedule, as they had to play the two teams who played for the National Championship in Florida and Alabama. This year the Owls will have just 11 starters back, so getting back to postseason play will be no easy task. Here is a look at what the Owls will send to... 

2010 Western Kentucky Football Predictions

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers didn’t exactly make the best impression in their first season as a member of the football subdivision, but then again what could you really expect from a team making such a big transition. The Hilltoppers went winless at 0-12, but to their credit they really started playing better football towards the end of the season, with three losses by six points or less. This year the Hilltopers have a ton of experience back, as 18 starters return from the 2009 season. To... 

2010 Middle Tennessee Football Predictions

Middle Tennessee capped off a strong 2009 season with an impressive win over Southern Miss in the New Orleans Bowl. The Blue Raiders wound up finishing the season at 10-3 overall and finished second in the Sun Belt conference at 7-1. This year the Blue Raiders will look to make even more noise, as they return 15 starters for the 2010 season. For those of you looking to get an early preview of the Blue Raiders, here is a quick breakdown of what they will send out to the field on both sides of the... 

2010 Tulane Football Predictions

The Tulane Green Wave continued their struggles to win football games in 2009, as they went just 3-9 overall and were just 1-7 in Conference USA pay. The struggles are likely to continue for the Green Wave in 2010, as they have just 11 starters back for the 2010 season. To get a better idea of what the Green Wave will bring to the table this season, here is a quick breakdown of what they will send to the field on both sides of the ball, plus my thoughts on where they will finish the year in Conference... 

2010 SMU Football Predictions

SMU finished second in the Conference USA West Division in 2009 at 6-2, and were invited to their first bowl game since 1984. The Mustangs went on to beat Nevada in the Hawaii Bowl to finish up the 2009 season at 8-5 overall. This year the Mustangs enter into the third season under head coach June Jones, and with 15 starters back SMU will look to compete for the conference title in 2010. Here is a quick breakdown of what the Cougars will send to the field on both offense and defense this season,... 

2010 Houston Football Predictions

The Houston Cougars finished with their second double digit win season in the last four years, as they rounded out the 2009 campaign at 10-4 overall, but the Cougars had a chance at an even better finish, as they lost the Conference USA Championship Game against East Carolina and then followed that up with a very poor performance against Air Force in the Armed Forces Bowl. Heading into the 2010 season the Cougars will have 15 starters back, and will once again be a threat to win the CUSA title. Here... 

2010 Wyoming Football Predictions

The Wyoming Cowboys are coming into the 2010 season off a pretty productive year, as the Cowboys went 4-4 in the Mountain West Conference, good enough for a fifth place finish. The Cowboys finished up the regular season at 6-6 and were invited to the New Mexico Bowl, where they upset Fresno State 35-28 to finish up the season at 7-6. This year they have 15 starters back, and will look for an even better finish. Here is a quick breakdown of what the Cowboys will send to the field on both offense and... 

2010 NFL Predictions: Arizona Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals have enjoyed plenty of success the last two seasons, winning back-to-back division titles and four playoff games.  However, they did that with future Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner under center.  With Warner calling it a career in the offseason, it will now be up to Matt Leinart to keep the Cards atop the NFC West.  And NFL lines makes don’t have faith that he can get the job done.  The books have listed the Cardinals behind the San Francisco 49ers at +250 to... 

2010 NFL Predictions: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneer organization didn’t realize how good they had it during the Jon Gruden era. Now they do. First year head coach Raheem Morris only managed three wins in his first season at the helm. Morris made key in-game mistakes early in the year, and he called out his players publicly, but he gained respect later in the season when he took over the defense and re-installed the Tampa 2. The organization doesn’t expect an NFC South title in 2010, but it does expect progress to... 

2010 Arkansas State Football Predictions

Head coach Steve Roberts enters his 9th season at Arkansas State feeling the pressure of producing a winning team in 2010.  The Red Wolves finished a disappointing 4-8 last year and return 11 starters from that team.  Expectations have lessened and Roberts usually turns out his best teams when they fly under the radar.  View the full conference breakdown in our 2010 Sun Belt football predictions article. The Red Wolves offense struggled with consistency last year even though they returned a four... 

2010 San Diego State Football Predictions

It wasn’t a very successful season for new head coach Brady Hoke, as the San Diego State Aztecs finished up the 2010 season at 4-8 overall and were just 2-6 in the Mountain West Conference. This season the Aztecs should be more adjusted to the new schemes that were installed last year, and they have a ton of experience coming back with 16 starters back. To help you get an idea of what the Aztecs will look like this season, here is a quick breakdown of what the Aztecs will send to the field...