Original sentence: Boise State was ranked #12, one spot ahead of their first opponent Oregon, in Athlon Sports pre-season top 25
Edited sentence: Boise State was ranked #12, one spot ahead of Oregon, in Athlon Sports pre-season top 25.On August 6 Boise State received 542 points to rank 16th in the USA Today preseason poll, two spots behind thier season opening opponent, Oregon