BYU: BYU became the fourth FBS Independent in the offseason. BYU had a down season, but still picked up its eleventh bowl win in program history. The Cougar offense was particularly lacking, but this season they return ten starters on that side of the ball, all except for one offensive linemen. The schedule is very manageable with only four true road games. BYU should be much improved this season, and double digit wins are possible.
Navy: Navy had another successful nine win season in 2010. The Midshipmen defeated Notre Dame for the third time in four years, this time at Meadowlands Stadium. They lost to the Air Force Academy for the first time since 2002, but kept control of the Commander-in-Chief trophy with a win over Army. Navy has a tie-in with the Military Bowl in 2011, so we will probably see them playing in Washington DC in the postseason.
Notre Dame: I think Brian Kelly was a good hire, and after an up-and-down first season, he should have the Irish rolling in his second season. Notre Dame plays a solid schedule, but running the table is not outside the realm of possibility if the quarterback controversy is resolved. The Irish get Michigan State and USC at home, and while they travel to Michigan and Pitt, both of those teams are breaking in new head coaches. Notre Dame needs to finish in the top eight of the BCS Standings to automatically qualify for a BCS Bowl.
Conference Player of the Year: Last year I picked Michael Floyd here and he finished with 1025 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns. He's my pick for this year also.
Projected Standings:
Notre Dame | 9-3
BYU | 8-4 | 6-2
Navy | 8-4
Army | 6-6
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