Best case, worst case: Possible outcomes for each G5 program in Texas

Best, worst case scenarios for the seven Group of 5 football programs in Texas, including the SMU Mustangs, UTSA Roadrunners, Houston Cougars and North Texas Mean Green.

Spring football begins in earnest next week when colleges across the state return from spring break. A few programs began work a week prior to spring break, while others dust off the pads beginning on March 21. Spring games are littered throughout April with the season set to start the first week of September. 

The 2022 season is an intriguing one inside the state of Texas. We gave a look to the Power Five programs earlier in the week. Now, the attention shifts to a strong G5 crop of contenders. The Houston Cougars are a darkhorse to crash the College Football Playoff party in 2022. UTSA is coming off its first conference championship in football. UTEP made a bowl game. Texas State and Rice hope to reach a bowl in 2022. 

But what is the best and worst that can happen in 2022? 

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