18. Colorado State (9-1) – Coach Jim McElwain has done a great job restoring the Rams program to the lofty status it once enjoyed. Colorado State had three consecutive 3-9 seasons before McElwain came from Alabama in December of 2011 and now Colorado State is off to its best start since 1994. Last Game: Beat Hawaii, 49-22. Next Game: Saturday vs. New Mexico.
