Non-BCS in the BCS: Who's Most Likely to Do Some Busting?

So in a quick rating/poll in my mind, I ranked which "non-BCS" conference teams have the best chance at going to and winning in a BCS game...

Utah Utes (BCS No. 11)

They have TCU and BYU left this year in their last four games. They have won solidly and beaten some name teams. They win out and they will be near the top 10.

Boise State Broncos (BCS No. 12)

A trip to Nevada and a visit by Fresno State, not to mention a trip to San Jose State this weekend

TCU Horned Frogs (BCS No. 14)

They lost one to OU but now made up for it by blasting BYU; with a trip to Utah in their sights, they may be able to climb back up yet.

Tulsa Golden Hurricane (BCS No. 19)

A tough match in Houston may prove to be the only speed bump left, other than the C-USA championship game, probably against East Carolina.

Ball State Cardinals (BCS No. 20)

A trip to Central Michigan and a visit by Western Michigan that last two weeks of the regular season can decide the fate for Ball State.

BYU Cougars (BCS No. 21)

They lost convincingly to TCU, but still have a chance to climb back up by winning out their last five, with the last two being the toughest—a visit to Air Force, then a visit to Utah.

Due to major conferences' lack of actually scheduling these teams, there may be a scenario where one or two mid-major conference champions can easily run the table and be ranked above them by the BCS.

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