Note: originally posted Saturday morning, but due to technical difficulties content was reposted.

A look ahead to today’s biggest matchups featuring teams from Conference USA, Independents, Mid-American Conference, Mountain West Conference, Sun Belt Conference and Western Athletic Conference. Note: Rankings are (AP/Coaches/BCS)

When tonight’s game between Boise State and Tulsa kickoffs at 8 (ET) on ESPN, the Broncos will be looking to impress voters after falling one spot to sixth in the latest coaches’ poll.

The Broncos failed to play like a Top 5 team last week in its defeat of Cal-Davis, 34-16. In fact, the Broncos ran for a season-low 101 yards against the 1-3 FCS squad.

This week the Associated Press poll had five non-BCS teams ranked (Boise State, Texas Christian, Brigham Young, Houston and Utah) while Central Michigan, Idaho and Navy received votes. Here is how Beyond Six rates the teams entering Week 7:

1. Boise State (5-0): The Broncos have won their five games by an average of 25.8 points this season. Boise State was held to a season-low 101 rushing yards in Saturday’s 34-16 win over Cal-Davis. Boise State travels to Tulsa (4-1) on Wednesday to meet the Golden Hurricane in a nationally televised clash.

Every Monday and Wednesday, Beyond Six will take a quick look at the hottest headlines around Conference USA. We will take a look at the headlines for Army and Navy as well.

Conference USA: Steele, Brinkley and Hunt earn Player of the Week honors. (Conference USA)

East Carolina: Mistakes prove costly in Saturday’s loss to SMU. (Greenville Daily Reflector)

Houston: Cougars return to poll after third win over BCS opponent this season. (Houston Chronicle)