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Fresno State falters late, falls to CSU Bakersfield.

The Fresno State basketball team suffered yet another heart breaker on Sunday afternoon, faltering down the stretch against Cal State-Bakersfield, in a 76-71 loss. After building an 11-point lead with a little over eight minutes left in the contest, Fresno State couldn’t buy a bucket, while CSU-Bakersfield sank just about everything. In the first half, […]

2 months ago | 2 reads

Mountain West Football Championship Week Opening Odds

It is officially championship week in college football, and the Mountain West will crown a champion on Friday. Looking over at FanDuel’s opening odds can tell us a bit about what the oddsmakers think about this week’s slate of games. Since we cover the entire Mountain West, we have info for the championship game. This post is […]

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Fresno State pounds San Jose State, 41-14

The Valley Trophy is staying in Fresno for another year. Fresno State used a stingy defense, and big plays on offense to come away with a 41-14 win over San Jose State late Saturday night in San Jose. A defensive battle took over the first quarter in the contest, as the teams would trade punts […]

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San Jose blown out in rivalry game to Bulldogs as Spartans fade

In the chilly November Saturday night at CEFCU Stadium, where hope and frustration mingled in the air, San Jose State’s season finale played out like much of their 3–9 campaign: flashes of grit, brief moments of brilliance, and too many painful reminders of how far they still have to go. Fresno State (8-4, 5-3 MW) […]

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Nevada Trampled by UNLV 42-17 as Cannon Stays Red

It’s always a good day when Nevada and UNLV face off for the battle for the Fremont Cannon. It would’ve been even sweeter if Nevada was able to paint the cannon blue for the first time since 2021, but the Rebels continued their streak over the Wolf Pack, winning 42-17. Scoring Summary 1st Quarter: 11:20: […]

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Mountain West Reacts Results: Winning Week 14 Games

This post is brought to you by FanDuel, proud partner of SBNation. Lobos most likely to join the Aztecs in MW Championship. The voters picked Boise State over Utah State by the slimmest of margins… and that’s exactly what happened in the game on Friday, with the Broncos securing a one-point victory over the Aggies. With […]

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Colorado State Throttled By Air Force, 42-21

On Friday afternoon, the Air Force Falcons walked into Canvas Stadium to face their rivals, the Colorado State Rams, in their final scheduled matchup of an in-state rivalry that has taken place near-annually since 1957. In a game where the Falcons never trailed, Air Force (4-8, 3-5 MWC) beat the CSU Rams (2-10, 1-7 MWC) […]

2 months ago | 1 read

Air Force hands CSU their last Mountain West loss 42-21.

It’s no secret, 2025 has been a long season for D1 Colorado football programs. With just one win over an FBS team on the year, Colorado State took one last beating in Mountain West Conference play, before heading off to the Pac-12. In the final battle for the Ram-Falcon Trophy, Air Force took out some […]

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UNLV Looks to Extend Cannon Streak and Keep MW Title Hopes Alive

UNLV (9-2) @ Nevada (3-8) Location: Mackay Stadium, Reno, NV Date/Time: Saturday, Nov. 29, 6:00 PM PST Broadcast: CBSSN Lines: UNLV -7.5, O/U 53.5 The battle for the Fremont Cannon is a game UNLV has won for three straight years and is now looking to win it for the fourth time. This game is even […]

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How 1 team has already equaled last year’s win total

The Mountain West has gotten off to a rocky start to begin the 2025-26 season. Many of the conference’s top teams have dropped games to lower-level competition in non-conference play, potentially compromising the conference’s opportunity to secure more than two bids in the NCAA Tournament. However, one team has completely changed its fortunes — in […]

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Cowboys in Honolulu: Wyoming looks to play spoiler in faceoff with Hawai’i

WYOMING COWBOYS AT HAWAI’I RAINBOW WARRIORS Location: Honolulu, Hawai’i (Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex) Date/Time: Saturday, November 29th at 9:00 p.m. (Mountain Time) Television: Spectrum Sports/Mountain West Network Streaming: Mountain West App Radio: KOWB 1290 AM/95.1 FM/KOWB App (Cowboy Sports Network) Head-to-Head: Wyoming holds a six-game edge in the all-time series, leading 17-11. The Cowboys […]

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2025 Mountain West Week 14: Game Time, TV Schedule, Odds, Predictions

The college football season is up and running! Get ready for Mountain West games all weekend long! Check out the action this weekend. Below is all the info you need to know for the games, with every game taking place on Saturday. Share your thoughts in the comments. Enjoy the weekend, everyone! Friday, November 28th […]

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Fresno State-San Jose State Preview, Prediction

The Valley Trophy is on the line on Saturday night when the Fresno State Bulldogs travel to meet the San Jose State Spartans in the regular season finale for both teams. Kickoff is at 7:30 pm PT and will be on the television on Fox Sports 1 (FS1). Can’t be in front of a TV […]

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RWP: Hawaii vs. Wyoming: Three things to look for, Prediction

HAWAII vs. WYOMING RWP: Rainbow Warrior Perspective Location: Honolulu, Oahu (Clarence T.C. Ching Complex) Date/Time: Saturday, November 29th at 6:00 p.m. (Hawaii Time) Television: Spectrum Sports Streaming: For the last time ever, check this page for all the streaming info. Next year, Hawaii will join the regular Mountain West TV package.  Radio: ESPN Honolulu Head-to-Head: […]

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Mountaintop View 11-28-25

Everything you need to know for Boise State @ Utah State Can the Broncos secure another bid in the Mountain West Championship Game? Or will the Aggies play spoiler for the second consecutive week? Can Nevada keep their hot streak going against a UNLV team with championship aspirations? Nevada will be looking for their third […]

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The Stars Are Aligning: Boise State takes on Utah State, needing a win and dominoes to fall its way

BOISE STATE BRONCOS AT UTAH STATE AGGIES Location: Logan, Utah (Maverik Stadium) Date/Time: Friday, November 28th at 2:00 p.m. (Mountain Time) Television: CBS Streaming: CBS Sports App Radio: KBOI 670 AM/KBOI 93.1 FM (Bronco Radio Network) Head-to-Head: Boise State leads the all-time series 24-5, winning the last nine matchups. The Aggies’ last win came in […]

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Spartan freshman Tama Amisone takes on rivalry finale spotlight

Date/Time: Saturday, November 29, 2025 – 7:30 PM PDT Location: CEFCU Stadium, San Jose, CA Broadcast: Fox Sports 1 Radio: 860 KTRB AM (SF Bay Area) Head-to-Head: Fresno leads the overall series 45-3-39 Spread: Bulldogs -3 favorites, O/U 46.5 Saturday night in San Jose will bring a bit more than just a 100+ year rivalry […]

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Utah State vs Boise State Preview

Utah State (6-5) (4-3) faces off against Boise State (7-4) (5-2) on Black Friday in a big-time Mountain West matchup. As of right now, there is a three-way tie for second place in the Mountain West. With a win over UNLV, the Aggies would have been in a good position, but as of right now, […]

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New Mexico vs. San Diego State: Mountain West Showdown in Albuquerque

New Mexico vs. San Diego State: Mountain West Showdown in Albuquerque Overview The New Mexico Lobos (8–3, 5–2 MWC) host the San Diego State Aztecs (9–2, 6–1 MWC) in a pivotal Mountain West matchup with a spot in the 2025 MWC Championship on the line. With a string of five consecutive victories behind them, New […]

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Mountaintop View 11-27-25

Brian Sandoval excited to help chart the path for Nevada Wolf Pack and NCAA athletics Nevada president Brian Sandoval breaks down Nevada athletics and his vision for the athletic department going forward. More in the article above. Colorado State hires Jim Mora as new coach, replacing Jay Norvell The news broke Tuesday night that Colorado […]

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