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Boise State Dominates Mountain West Preseason Predictions Again

9/10/2025

Summary

Story summary

Boise State is favored to win the Mountain West for the 18th consecutive season, securing 35 of 39 first-place votes.
Kage Casey (Boise State) and Trey White (San Diego State) received preseason All-America honors.
Dan Mullen (UNLV) and Bronco Mendenhall (Utah State) are new head coaches with significant experience.
The Mountain West has introduced standardized player availability reporting for transparency and privacy.
UNLV's defense leads FBS with 55 interceptions since 2022, demonstrating strong performance against top opponents.

History

Historical Context

The Mountain West Conference expanded in 2010, adding teams like Boise State and San Diego State, which enhanced its competitiveness. Boise State has since dominated, winning 18 consecutive titles. The recent introduction of standardized player availability reporting reflects a broader trend in college sports towards transparency, potentially influencing recruitment and team strategies in the evolving landscape of collegiate athletics.

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Story summary

Boise State is favored to win the Mountain West for the 18th consecutive season, securing 35 of 39 first-place votes.
Kage Casey (Boise State) and Trey White (San Diego State) received preseason All-America honors.
Dan Mullen (UNLV) and Bronco Mendenhall (Utah State) are new head coaches with significant experience.
The Mountain West has introduced standardized player availability reporting for transparency and privacy.
UNLV's defense leads FBS with 55 interceptions since 2022, demonstrating strong performance against top opponents.

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