Troy lost some key people from a year ago, but the Trojans are home in a revenge spot and dangerous in an underdog role. They proved that upsetting LSU as a 20 1/2-point road 'dog last season.

The Trojans have won a combined 21 games the past two seasons under Neil Brown. This is a solid program under Brown that has a strong recuriting base. So the talent is there.

Boise State figures to struggle initially with its passing game and Troy has a top-notch secondary.

Boise State is making a long trip and going into high southern heat.