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What separates Eastern Michigan and San José State
Returning productionhow much of last year's production is back this seasonEastern Michigan +9
Roster talentoverall talent level of the roster — recruiting pedigree plus an independent preseason roster gradeEastern Michigan +4
Quarterbackthe projected starter's quality and how settled the job isEastern Michigan +2
Each ingredient of our projection and the side it favors — bars toward Eastern Michigan are why it's the pick (home field is counted separately).
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From Eastern Michigan lost 26 players and still returns more
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