College football has so much player movement now that teams can sometimes have two different seasons, struggling early and improving once all the new pieces come together. Last year, Air Force was a perfect example. The Falcons started the season 1-7 but finished 4-0, covering the spread in all four of those wins. 

We have identified five teams to fade early in the year based on factors like new rosters, coaching changes and tough schedules.

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