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Top 50 teams in 2018: No. 45, Fresno State

Coach: Jeff Tedford

2017 record: 10-4

Projected 2018 record: 9-3

Circle the date: Nov. 9 at Boise State

Bowl trip: Arizona

Why No. 45: In his first year with the Bulldogs, Tedford pulled off a minor miracle, going from double-digit losses to double-digits wins. He was the perfect hire for a program that had lost its way. ... Now, can he do it again? With 14 starters back, it seems like a strong “Yes.” The Bulldogs expect another big season from senior quarterback Marcus McMaryion, who transferred from Oregon State and threw 14 TD passes with just five picks.