Off the radar

Last week Baylor lost to Liberty, a fledgling football program in the process of transitioning from FCS to FBS, not a great start for coach Matt Rhule. It won’t get easier this week for the Bears in their pursuit of victory No. 1 under the new regime.

Texas-san Antonio, a team expected to contend in Conference USA under second-year coach Frank Wilson, comes to Waco, Texas.

Other Power Five teams that face tough tests from schools outside the Power Five.

■ Arizona hosts Houston.

■ Arizona State hosts San Diego State.

■ Illinois hosts Western Kentucky.

■ Mississippi State travels to Louisiana Tech. Joe D’amico Aasiwins.com Last week: 1-4 Season: 1-4 UTSA +16.5 South Carolina +3 Clemson -5.5 Stanford +6.5 Idaho -6 Dana Lane Danalane Sports.com

Last week: 4-1 Season: 4-1 Duke +2.5

North Carolina +10 New Mexico -7 Rice +1.5 Virginia +3.5 Bruce Marshall Goldsheet.com Last week: 2-3 Season: 2-3 Kansas -5

Fresno St. +44 UNR +10.5 Georgia +6 Arizona +1 Brent Musburger Vsin.com

Last week: 2-3 Season: 2-3 Nebraska +13.5 Fresno St. +44 South Carolina +3 UNLV +6.5 Arizona +1 Wes Reynolds @Wesreynolds1 Last week: 3-2 Season: 3-2 Iowa State +3 Fresno St. +44 Auburn +6

BYU +3 Washington State -10