Around the Dog Park: Expectations are high for Kyle Allen in Houston

General G5

• Is a playoff for only the G5 a good idea? Our friends at the Hustle Belt strongly disagree.
• Bleacher Report has released a list for the best names in college football and there are quite a few underdogs listed.

AAC

• Underdog Pawdcast Episode 4 is now out and this one is all about the American. Joe and Joey go in detail to discuss how each position group stands going into 2017. We are now up on iTunes so make sure you give us a follow and review!
• Sports Illustrated’s Bruce Feldman sits down with Houston QB Kyle Allen to discuss how Houston moves past the Tom Herman era. In this Q&A, Allen discusses how the team is adjusting to Major Applewhite being in charge.

Conference USA

• The media have made their C-USA picks and there’s two familiar names at the top of each division. Can anyone prevent WKU from winning their third straight conference crown?
• The UDD staff gave our official predictions for the league’s all-conference teams. People are sleeping on FAU running back Devin Singletary.
• Larry Fedora and North Carolina will be on upset alert when they head to Norfolk in September. Per the Virginian-Pilot, a lot of things have changed since these two programs met in 2013.
• It looks like Marshall will get new jerseys this fall. For Doc Holliday’s sake, hopefully they result in more wins.
• Southern Miss admits to eight NCAA violations. Three of these were the direct responsibility of the football program.

Sun Belt

• Here’s a checklist of what Texas State needs to accomplish this fall. Get in the stands, students!!!!!!
• Our Arkansas State all-time great wins countdown continues. Included is a huge win over Texas A&M.
• What to watch for when New Mexico State takes the field this fall. This offense is primed to set a ton of records.
• The Warhawk Report breaks down the QB situation at ULM. Garrett Smith is currently the guy to beat.
• Cajun Field is getting some new turf that will be ready to go this fall.