Boise State Returned A Championship Roster. Can The Group of Six Still Compete?

Boise State kept star running back Ashton Jeanty and several key players, staying confident as they open the season against No. 3 Oregon.
Group-of-Six programs are scrambling financially but leaning on culture, targeted NIL spending and big corporate deals (think Memphis’ fundraising and stadium plan) to hold onto talent.
There’s growing momentum for a larger College Football Playoff to guarantee more access for non-Power Four teams.