KALAMAZOO, MI - College football rankings carry little weight two weeks shy of the season opener, but they can give casual fans a hint of what's to come from their alma mater or favorite team.
According to a recent list from Athlon Sports, Western Michigan supporters should be excited about how the Broncos backfield stacks up with the rest of the country.
Athlon ranked the WMU duo of Jarvion Franklin and Jamauri Bogan as the nation's No. 9 running back tandem heading into the 2017 season, placing them ahead of six Big Ten squads and Week 1 opponent USC on the 30-team list.