Notre Dame had a very bad 2016; we expect a reversal and a contract bowl. BYU should have a good year against a tough schedule, and Army again qualifies for a bowl, going to consecutive bowls for the first time in 30+ years.
| Team | Record | Win-Shares | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Notre Dame | 9-3 | 7.9 | 4.24 |
| 2. BYU | 8-4 | 7.79 | 4.12 |
| 3. Army | 7-5 | 6.66 | 3.55 |
| 4. UMass | 5-7 | 5.66 | 3.25 |
Three independent bowl teams: Notre Dame (Orange), BYU (Tax Slayer), Army (Armed Forces).