2. A couple of underrated Friday night games that matter
A couple of smaller schools that have creeped into the top 25 are on the road Friday night.
No. 24-ranked Houston, led by junior dual-threat quarterback Greg Ward Jr., is visiting Tulane. The Green Wave isn’t exactly a powerhouse on either side of the ball, which bodes well for the top team in the AAC. Fans watching on ESPNU at 9 p.m. ET should expect to see a heavy dose of offense being administered by the undefeated Cougars. Ward has combined for 1,856 total yards this year and has scored 19 total touchdowns.
As a comparison, Tulane’s entire offense has only managed 14 scores this year. Therefore it will be shocking if the Green Wave manages to keep up with Houston, but road games are always unpredictable.
Starting at the same time, over on CBSSN, is the contest featuring No. 23-ranked Boise State on the road facing Utah State. The Broncos started the season at No. 23 in the rankings, but a loss to BYU in Week 2 knocked them out of the rankings. Four consecutive blowout wins have gotten them back to square one, but it’s imperative to keep the positive momentum going in Week 7 or they could lose it altogether.