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We have a lot of regard for the top midmajors around here: Cincy, Temple, Fresno, UCF, SDSU, Utah State, UAB, USF, Georgia. Southern, Houston, Troy, App. State — all are very solid clubs. In fact, we ranked six of them this week, with UAB just on the cusp of a coveted spot.
The AP poll does likewise. This week they’ve ranked the following: No. 9 UCF, No. 17 Houston, No. 18 Utah State, No. 20 Fresno State, with Georgia Southern, UAB, San Diego State, USF, and Cincinnati all in the next group of 10.