Group of 5 power rankings, Week 5: UCF strengthens hold on top spot

Group of 5 power rankings, Week 5: Can anyone hang with UCF?

ORLANDO, FL - SEPTEMBER 21: UCF Knights quarterback McKenzie Milton (10) throws a pass during the football game between the visiting FAU Owls and the UCF Knights on September 21, 2018, at Spectrum Stadium in Orlando, FL. (Photo by Joe Petro/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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PASADENA, CA – SEPTEMBER 15: Fresno State Bulldogs quarterback Marcus McMaryion (6) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the game between the Fresno State Bulldogs and the UCLA Bruins on September 15, 2018, at Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. (Photo by David Dennis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

6. Fresno State Bulldogs (MWC) 2-1

The Bulldogs keep their spot at No. 6 after a bye in Week 4. With San Diego St. looking unimpressive in their win, Fresno St. is now second only to Boise St. in the Mountain West. They have one more non-conference game in Week 5 before finishing the season with eight straight conference games.

Up next: Saturday vs. Toledo.

5. Appalachian State Mountaineers (SBC) 2-1

The Mountaineers had no trouble with FCS-level Gardner-Webb in Week 4, cruising to a 72-7 victory. Most of the damage was done in the first half, as Appalachian State scored seven touchdowns and a field goal to take a 52-7 lead into the locker room at halftime.

Eight different players crossed the goal line for the Mountaineers, including two members of their special teams as they scored on a punt return and blocked punt. They finished with 692 yards of offense and 31 first downs in the game while holding the Runnin’ Bulldogs to only 160 yards.

Up next: Saturday vs, South Alabama.

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