https://collegefootballnews.com/2021/02/...m-1-to-130
A very early ranking of all 130 teams for 2021. A look at EMU's opponents (St. Francis isn't D-1 and was 6-6 in 2019, haven't had a winning record since going 7-5 in 2016).
130. UMass: Transfer portal, transfer portal, transfer portal – in both ways. The Minutemen are bringing in the parts, but they’re also losing a massive amount of players. Head coach Walt Bell has to keep battling to find something that works.
127. Bowling Green: The defense will be among the MAC’s most experienced, but the passing game has to start working.
123. Texas State: The offense is going to be a blast and the defense should be strong helped by the transfer portal. It’s going to be a more dangerous team.
121. NIU: The Huskies are still rebuilding in a loaded MAC West. Michigan State QB Rocky Lombardi helps, but they lose key transfers.
118. EMU: It’s the X factor team in the MAC with 23 starters expected back and with Cincinnati QB transfer Ben Bryant upgrading the position.
114. Miami: The RedHawk defensive front should be among the MAC’s best, and the passing game will be a plus.
113. Ohio: The Bobcats will have the offense to fight for the East title but the D line has to be more disruptive.
109. WMU: There are just enough key personnel losses to matter, but the offensive line should be among the MAC’s best.
108. CMU: Washington QB transfer Jacob Sirmon should instantly help the O, but it’ll be the defensive back seven that shines.
91. Ball State: The MAC champion returns the depth chart from the bowl win over San Jose State almost intact. The offensive line has to be better, though.
85. Toledo: It’s a LOADED team with 21 of the 22 starters projected to be back, but the defense can’t be the worst in the MAC again.
11. Wisconsin: Wisconsin should be back to being Wisconsin – there’s no way it will have the health issues of 2020 again. If all of the skill parts are in one piece – starting with the receiving corps – to go along with another great D, watch out.
Bottom line, most of our schedule is all ranking around the same spot. Should be a very fun season with some great games...which is nothing new after the past five seasons.