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MWCConnection Recruiting Roundup 9-7-26. Mountain West September Team Rankings.
It’s another week of the Recruiting Roundup. As the season starts, recruiting did seem to pick up over the past week. This also coincides with high school seasons starting, meaning coaches can watch game film and compare how recruits have improved from last year to this year. Four offers and one verbal commit isn’t much, […]
Mountain West Football Rankings: Week 1. Lobos & Bison dominate; Rainbow Warriors continue to slide.
The college football season is underway, and games are happening every weekend. The rankings are back for another week. Read on to see how this week’s slate of games impacted each team’s status in the MWCConnection Mountain West rankings this week. 1) New Mexico (0) The Lobos turned in a truly dominant effort this weekend, […]
PAC 12 Power Rankings: Week 1
Many of the results weren’t what we were hoping for, but Boise State proved themselves to be legitimate contenders as they went toe-to-toe with the Ducks. Texas State struggled against a far superior Longhorn squad in their first game as a member of the PAC-12, and Fresno State looked like they still have many of […]
PAC 12 Power Rankings: Week 1
Many of the results weren’t what we were hoping for, but Boise State proved themselves to be legitimate contenders as they went toe-to-toe with the Ducks. Texas State struggled against a far superior Longhorn squad in their first game as a member of the PAC-12, and Fresno State looked like they still have many of […]
Mountain West Week 1 Players of the Week: A Pair of Spartans & A Wolf Lead The Way
Week 1 provided the first real look at what the new-look Mountain West could become in 2026. While several teams faced difficult nonconference tests, others used the opening weekend to make early statements. Nevada dominated Western Kentucky, New Mexico rolled past Central Michigan, Air Force shut out Duquesne, North Dakota State continued its impressive transition […]
PAC-12 Players of the Week: Week 1
The first week of the college football season has concluded. It did not go like many of us had hoped; some of this can be attributed to the top teams facing elite competition. However, it was pretty clear that some teams were not who we thought they were, and if things don’t improve in the […]
Mountaintop View 9-7-26. Rams win Border War, Broncos nearly pull off an upset, Rebels get Golden Pineapple, Lobos win big, College Football Playoff
It’s Monday, and we are back at it! Football season is firing on all cylinders, and we have you covered. As always, check out our original coverage and what we can find on the World Wide Web below. Rams win big in Border War It didn’t take long for Jim Mora to get his first […]
“Hopefully That’ll Get More People Excited About Wolf Pack Football” Nevada Starts Season In Fashion With 49-14 Win
For the first time since 2022, Nevada football has started a season 1-0 after a dominant 49-14 win over Western Kentucky. All three phases of the game were clicking, leading to nearly 500 total offensive yards, three sacks and six TFL on the defensive side, and a whole lot of energy in Mackay Stadium. Head […]
FOOTBALL RESULTS MIXED FOR BOTH THE MWC AND PAC-12 IN WEEK 1
Shutouts abound in conference play Boise State looks strong in loss to Oregon North Dakota State knows how to win Week 1 finally has put all the teams into action. Both conferences saw significant action starting Friday. There will be the obvious comparisons between the two of them as the season progresses. Without doubt, the […]
2026 Mountain West Football Week 1 Recap
Week 1 of the 2026 season is in the books, and the Mountain West is already starting to kick into high gear. After this week, we already have a relatively clear idea of who the contenders, mid-pack, and bottom-feeders of this conference will be. Let’s take a look at this teams, how this week went, […]
Analyzing the adventure of adversity & ascension with San Jose State’s big road win
Besides watching a game, every game also leaves behind a blueprint disguised as a full box score; like an infrared version. Most never bother studying it once the final whistle blows. Looking at what San Jose State did in Ypsilanti and the 27-21 win over Eastern Michigan; it’s worth studying because of how the Spartans […]
MWCConnection Reacts Results: Who will win the Pac-12 in 2026?
This post is brought to you by FanDuel, a proud partner of SBNation. Broncos are Pac-12 favorites This week, the vast majority of voters think the Boise State Broncos will finish the season atop the new Pac-12 conference. They carry 60% of the vote in this poll. San Diego State also got a respectable amount, with […]
Hawaii Warriors Weekly Countdown: UNLV
Appetizer Saturday, also known as Week 0, has come and gone and left Hawaii fans with a mixed bag of emotions. A dreadful start, followed by a furious comeback, but ultimately an unfortunate conclusion leaves the Warriors at 0-1 entering an early pivotal conference game. Here are a few things to watch for as Hawaii […]
The Hawai’i Exception: How Week Zero’s Absence May Change Trips To The Island
Sorry to rain on your rainbow, Hawai’i. For college football’s “Week Zero”, the backbone of the bizarre soft launch of the season is usually via the “Hawai’i Exception”. Not familiar? The Hawai’i Exception states that if a team is scheduled to play a regular-season game in Hawai’i, the NCAA will let them start their season […]
2026 Mountain West/PAC-12 All-Name Team
With this being the first full weekend of college football for the Mountain West and PAC-12, it’s time to honor the 52 best names that transferred into the conferences this offseason! From former five star recruits, to 7th year seniors, and everything in between, this list has every journey imaginable, so strap in. There’s a […]
2026 Mountain West Football Week 1 Game Preview & Predictions
We certainly had our fun with the small slate of games in Week 0, but now it’s time for the real fun to begin in Week 1. Nearly every team in college football will receive their first opportunity to prove their worth this weekend, whether it be against a lower-tier opponent that they should demolish […]
Mountaintop View 9-4-2026: Battle For the Bronze Boot
Colorado State is ready for their rivalry game Wyoming has a young receiver that is ready to make some noise Murray previews the position battle for Nevada’s opening games Coach Danielson previews Boise State’s game against the #2 team in the nation Fresno State has a chance at a win that could change the trajectory […]
Lobos Name Four Proven Leaders as Captains for Season Opener against the “Chipps”
Malik Aliane, Jaxton Eck, Brian Booker and Austin Brawley will take New Mexico onto the field to play against Central Michigan. For Saturday night’s season opener against Central Michigan, the New Mexico Lobos have named offensive lineman Malik Aliane, linebacker Jaxton Eck, defensive tackle Brian Booker and safety Austin Brawley as captains. Head coach Jason […]
MW/PAC-12 Depth Chart Tracker App
Welcome to our Mountain West/PAC-12 Depth Chart Tracker App! Here you can find projected and confirmed depth charts for all 18 teams and 2,000+ players across both conferences. Complete with hometowns, measurables, high school ranking, and stats from previous years, this is the top resource for fans out there looking for a full rundown on […]
Heading to Hawai’i, Where Does UNLV Stand after a Week Zero Letdown?
Dan Mullen and UNLV were one of the Group of Six darlings this offseason, selected by many to break through and make the College Football Playoff. But before the calendar even flipped to September, that dream was crumpled up and tossed away by the college football faithful. Like many who wake up after a bad […]
When other conferences moved fast, the Pac-12 is still sitting on its pro athlete eligibility rule
Six conferences have made their call. The Pac-12 has not. In the span of a week the SEC, Big Ten, Big 12, ACC, Mountain West and now the American Conference all adopted rules barring athletes who declared for a pro draft and signed a pro contract or landed on a pro roster from returning to […]
Stats Corner: Pac-12 Preseason Win Probabilities
Last week on Stats Corner, we ranked the Mountain West Conference by the likelihood ofwinning the conference title. This week on Stats Corner, we’re turning our attention to the 8teams in the PAC-12 (I promise no more comments about the number of teams in aconference). Once again, this is not a ranking of who is […]
Pac-Mountain Pulse Ep. 7: How Bad Was Week 0?, Week 1 Games to Keep Eyes On, Should Group of 6 Get Separate Championship?
Hello and welcome back to the Pac-Mountain Pulse, a Mountain West Connection podcast! In this episode, Derek and Dom discuss their feelings regarding the Mountain West’s performance in Week 0, which games they are keeping eyes on in Week 1, and their takes on the recent debate surrounding the Group of 6 and whether there […]
Mountaintop View 9-3-26
Mountain West power rankings: A new No. 1 after North Dakota State’s impressive debut Chris Murray of NevadaSportsNet posts his updated Mountain West power rankings after Week 0’s action. Predictably, North Dakota State trends up while UNLV falls backward. BSU sports has a growing budget deficit. Leaders look to ‘gold mine’ in the parking lot […]
AZTECS PREPARE FOR SEASON OPENER AGAINST PORTLAND STATE VIKINGS
Offensive line shored up for success this season. Key players to watch for as well as projected starters. San Diego State hosts Portland State this Saturday with kickoff scheduled for 6:30 PST at Snapdragon Stadium. The Aztecs find themselves heavy favorites. The current spread is 40.5 points. With a total point line of 62.5, the […]
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