Season previews for the top Independents and Group of Five programs. First, what the high floor means for expectations of Notre Dame (5:45), Luke Fickell's run at a third straight 11-win season (17:45) and whether reloading along the line of scrimmage means concern at Boise State (25:50). Plus, UCF looks to regain its AAC supremacy (32:15), Ryan Silverfield takes over at Memphis (40:15) and why Appalachian State can lean on its culture to maintain success through coaching changes (45:30).

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