Mo's Predicted Conference Standings: American and Independents

Happy 4th of July weekend, everyone!

American Athletic Conference:
1. Louisville
2. Rutgers
3. Cincinnati
4. Houston
5. Temple
6. UCF
7. Connecticut
8. USF
9. SMU
10. Memphis
Thoughts: I expected Cincinnati to push Louisville at the top spot, I expected Temple to be a little lower (and obviously I expected Rutgers lower if I thought Cincy would be 2nd), and I thought UCF and SMU would be a bit higher.  The model puts Louisville as a heavy favorite in all but 2 games (at Temple and at Cincinnati).

Independents:
1. Notre Dame
2. BYU
3. Old Dominion
4. Navy
5. New Mexico State
6. Army
7. Idaho
Thoughts: there are a lot more independents than there should be!  My model likes Notre Dame and has them as a top 10 team, but playing the 7th most difficult schedule in the nation.  BYU doesn't look as good on paper and plays the most difficult schedule in school history.  Old Dominion plays 7 FCS schools and should have a great record.  Navy should go bowling  New Mexico State and Idaho should rethink the viability of their football programs.  Army needs to do something good this season...it's sad watching them sometimes.