The media’s love affair with the Boise State football program in the Mountain West seems to be never-ending, with the Broncos receiving nearly 90% of the first-place votes in the preseason poll. Despite winning the Mountain West championship last season, the team faced challenges such as losing their head coach and key players to other schools. Boise State has also faced a series of losses in recent years, signaling that their dominance in the league may be waning.
On the other hand, the media has shown little respect for the Nevada Wolf Pack, predicting them to finish 12th in the conference behind even the historically unsuccessful New Mexico Lobos. Despite recent struggles, the Wolf Pack’s accomplishments over decades seem to have been overshadowed by their recent poor performances.
UNLV, despite losing their quarterback to USC and struggling towards the end of the last season, has been picked to finish second in the Mountain West by the media. The Rebels’ recent success has garnered attention, but their ability to sustain it remains in question.
San Jose State, on the other hand, may face a downturn this year after their successful run under coach Brent Brennan, who has left for Arizona. Without Brennan, the Spartans may struggle to maintain their recent achievements in the Mountain West conference. The media’s preseason predictions and rankings highlight the uncertainty and fierce competition within the Mountain West football landscape.
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