

The Broncos lead the conference in defensive passer-efficiency rating (113.9). Bailey Gaither (36 receptions, 627 yards, 4 TDs) and Tre Walker (31, 409, 3) are two of the top wide receivers in the MWC. The Spartans’ Nick Starkel leads the conference in passer-efficiency rating (164.3). San Jose State’s passing game should test Boise State’s defense - and vice versa. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File) Tony Avelar / Associated Press Show More Show Less The game is usually played on the higher seed’s home field but this year it will be held at Sam Boyd Stadium. 25 San Jose State will face perennial conference powerhouse Boise State in the Mountain West championship on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2019 file photo, Boise State's Avery Williams (26) races past San Jose State's Tre Jenkins (22) on his punt return for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia) Marco Garcia / Associated Press Show More Show Less 7 of7įILE - In this Saturday, Nov. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia) Marco Garcia / Associated Press Show More Show Less 6 of7īoise State's Avery Williams (26) returns a punt for a touchdown against Hawaii during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. (AP Photo/John Locher) John Locher / Associated Press Show More Show Less 5 of7īoise State cornerback Avery Williams (26) kneels next to cornerback Kaonohi Kaniho (14) after a 99-yard kickoff return for a touchdown against Hawaii during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. San Jose State head coach Brent Brennan against Nevada during an NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. (AP Photo/John Locher) John Locher / Associated Press Show More Show Less 4 of7 San Jose State wide receiver Bailey Gaither (84) catches a pass next to Nevada defensive back Mikael Bradford, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. (AP Photo/John Locher) John Locher / Associated Press Show More Show Less 3 of7 San Jose State quarterback Nick Starkel (17) plays against Nevada during an NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. (AP Photo/John Locher) John Locher / Associated Press Show More Show Less 2 of7 Things are starting to get interesting in the Mountain West circles, especially after the Broncos shut down the Aztecs on Saturday.San Jose State running back Tyler Nevens (23) plays against Nevada during an NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. On the other hand, Boise State and Wyoming face off on Tuesday in Boise, then the Broncos turn around and face a surprisingly good Fresno State team – although the Bulldogs just lost to Nevada. The Rams are really close to cracking the Top 25 once again, and the next three games should make or break their chances of getting into the bottom portion of the poll. The Rams have rattled off four straight victories and play Nevada and UNLV before a massive game against Wyoming next Monday in Laramie. In fact, the Broncos don’t have the Rams scheduled until March 5, although their earlier game against Colorado State was postponed and should be made up at some point.Įver since Colorado State lost by 30 to the Aztecs, they have been on a roll. The Broncos are 15-4 and 6-0 in conference play, but neither Wyoming or Boise State have yet to play Colorado State. Nonetheless, their only two losses have come against Stanford and Arizona. In the past week and a half, the Cowboys have two victories by two points each – against Utah State and New Mexico. As for Wyoming, they are 15-2 and 4-0 in MWC play and continue to put together a terrific season. The Broncos frustrated SDSU at Viejas Arena in a strange offense struggle for both squads. Wyoming and Boise State got some votes this week.

Others Receiving Votes: BYU, Alabama, Texas, Colorado State, Florida State, Loyola Chicago, Oregon, Wake Forest, Murray State, Indiana, Iowa, TCU, Miami (FL), Saint Mary’s, Boise State, Florida, Wyoming, Seton Hall, Iona

However, there is some good news – a couple of new MWC teams entered the Others Receiving Votes category. 2 despite winning eight in a row, including three games with over 100 points.Īs far as the Mountain West Conference goes, it is another week with zero teams in the Top 25. College basketball has been a whirlwind this season of unpredictability, and now there is a new No.1.Īuburn jumped to the top of the list after defeating Georgia and Kentucky in the past week. The Associated Press Top 25 rankings continue to shift by the week. College Basketball Rankings: Boise State, Wyoming Earning Votes
