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MWCConnection Recruiting Roundup 10-19-26. Offers keep coming in.
The latest MWCConnection Recruiting Roundup reports 24 offers across 12 Mountain West teams, with Nevada leading at five offers and Colorado State close behind with four. Nevada also secured a commitment from DB Barry Myles for the 2027 class, while North Dakota State added OL Elijah Newcomb for 2028. Highlighted recruit TE Zach Summer commits to Hawaii, praising the program’s genuine coaches and evolving TE role. The evaluation period runs September through November, allowing on‑campus visits but restricting off‑site coach contact. For a full list of offers, visits and commitments, see the roundup.
PAC-12 Power Rankings: Week 7
Week 7 of PAC‑12 action reshuffles the power rankings. Boise State stays atop after a gritty 38‑31 road win over Fresno State, highlighted by Dylan Riley’s 262 rushing yards and a 39‑minute time‑of‑possession dominance. Oregon State climbs to #2 following a 48‑30 victory over Washington State, with AJ Newberry posting a career game of 105 rushing and 120 receiving yards. Texas State jumps to #3 as star running back Torrance Burgess Jr. fuels their high‑octane offense, while San Diego State lands at #4 after upsetting Fresno State behind Lucky Sutton’s rushing surge. Fresno State drops to #5 amid discipline issues, and Utah State holds #6 after a 17‑16 win during its bye week. The rankings set up intriguing matchups ahead, including Oregon State’s road test at Fresno State and Texas State’s upcoming trips to Boise State and Oregon State.
Mountain West Connection Football: Week 7 Players of the Week
Week 7 of Mountain West football spotlights three standout performers. Wyoming quarterback Tyler Hughes earns Offensive Player of the Week after rushing for 379 yards and four TDs in a 41‑23 win over Northern Illinois, lifting the Cowboys to 4‑3 overall. San José State defensive tackle Jayland McGlothen captures Defensive Player of the Week, recording 3.5 sacks in a season‑high 11‑sack effort that fuels a 24‑11 road victory at UTEP. North Dakota State wide receiver Jackson Williams takes Special Teams honors, returning a missed field‑goal attempt 100 yards for a touchdown in the Bison’s 31‑17 triumph over Nevada. The selections underline the tightening Mountain West race as teams vie for conference dominance.
Mountain West Connection Players of the Week: Week 7
Week 7 Mountain West honors spotlight Torrance Burgess Jr. (Texas State) as Offensive Player of the Week after his career‑high 224 rushing yards and four touchdowns in a 66–27 win over Colorado State. Oregon State junior defensive back Isaiah Houi earns Defensive Player of the Week with 16 tackles and an interception in a 48–30 victory over Washington State. San Diego State senior kicker Cooper DiLeva is named Special Teams Player of the Week, nailing four of five field goals, including a 53‑yard effort, to secure a 26–23 win over Fresno State. Freshman quarterback Owen Eshelman (Washington State) lands Freshman of the Week honors after throwing for 289 yards, two TDs and rushing for 136 yards in a loss to Oregon State.
Mountaintop View 10-19-26. College Football Playoff Expansion, Bison Bowl-eligible, and more from the weekend.
The latest Mountain West roundup highlights Air Force’s dominant run‑heavy win over UNLV, Oregon State’s 42‑30 rout of Washington State with QB Brady Atkinson throwing for 300+ yards, and North Dakota State becoming bowl‑eligible in its first FBS season after a tight 31‑24 win over Nevada. San Diego State recaptures the Old Oil Can, beating Fresno State 23‑20 on a field‑goal by Cooper DiLeva. Meanwhile, reports on the pending College Football Playoff expansion suggest a 24‑team format with five automatic bids, $300 million annual revenue boost, and a new bye structure. The piece also lists weekly player honors and upcoming podcasts.
Boise State Moves Up in the Polls
Boise State jumps two spots in both the AFCA Coaches Poll (#22) and the AP Poll (#21) after a weekend of upsets that knocked out several ranked teams. The Broncos, who were on a bye, remain in the polls for a fourth straight week, while teams like Oregon State, New Mexico, North Dakota State and Air Force pick up modest vote totals. The rise reflects the shifting landscape of college football rankings as of October 19, 2026.
PAC-12 LIGHTING UP THE SCOREBOARDS!
TEXAS STATE THE LATEST TEAM TO DROP 66 POINTS ON A CONFERENCE FOE Bobcats completely throttle Rams 66-27 Oregon State tops Washington State 48-30 San Diego State surprises Fresno State 26-23 It looks like a three team race now with Texas State loudly screaming look at us! Texas State (3-3, 1-1 Pac-12 Conference) screamed loudly, […]
2026 Mountain West Football Week 7 Recap
Week 7 of the 2026 season is in the books, and in what was one of the most upset-heavy weeks of play in the history of college football, it was surprisingly tame in the Mountain West in terms of results. The conference got in on the fun in terms of play itself, with offensive explosions […]
Full circle in El Paso: Daniel Rolovich steps into a story years in the making
Daniel Rolovich grew up around the spread-and-shred. Saturday night in El Paso, he finally got to run it. The true freshman didn’t learn he was San Jose State’s starting quarterback until after pregame warmups. Nine plays later, Rolovich had his first college touchdown pass, an 11-yarder to fellow true freshman Carson Clark and the Spartans […]
Which “Bubble Teams” in the MW, PAC-12 Will Find Their Way To Bowl Season?
Believe it or not, Week 7 marks the halfway point for the 2026 college football season. This means the clock is ticking for teams to turn around their seasons, trying to find wins on the schedule to be bowl-bound. Which PAC-12 and Mountain West programs need to find a path to bowl eligibility? Air Force […]
The Bye Week Midterm Report Card: No. 23 Boise State Taking Care of Business
Somehow…someway. It is already the middle of October, and the Broncos have already completed half of its 2026 campaign. At 5-1 and nationally ranked, there are no other Group of Six programs that, according to the national voters of the AP Poll, come close to Boise State in terms of prestige, respect, and resume. Out […]
Hawaii Warriors Weekly Countdown: New Mexico
Hawaii lost in the midst of rain and a dust storm in Tempe, moving the team to 1-5 on the season. Losing is never fun and Hawaii is fresh out of moral victories, but there were some small positive signs as Hawaii heads into homecoming week. Here are a few things to watch for as […]
Is this Mountain West team’s at-large chances already being overlooked?
The Mountain West men’s basketball landscape will be ushering in a completely new era this upcoming season. With conference realignment plaguing the country, multiple high-end programs — namely Boise State, Utah State and San Diego State — were purged by the Pac-12, with a few leftovers in New Mexico, Nevada and Grand Canyon competing for […]
Mountaintop View 10-16-26: Texas State, Utah State Donation, CFB Playoff, Boise State Transfer, Colorado State/Texas State Preview
Texas State is honoring a former coach I love that @TXSTATEFOOTBALL is honouring Coach Franchione today with a helmet sticker and a moment of silence right before the national anthem at tonight’s game. 🐾⭐️🥺💔 https://t.co/bLr7ErAnHE— 𝙺𝚎𝚕𝚕𝚢 𝙳𝚊𝚖𝚙𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚜𝚜𝚎 (@kdamp) October 15, 2026 New Mexico will be without their best player for “a while” Jaxton Eck will […]
Air Force Football: Firewall Necessary
As we approach the mid-point of the 2026 season, the Air Force Falcons are positioned a lot better than they were this time a year ago. Despite an early loss to North Dakota State and a victory over Nevada that yielded some warning signs, this is a team in the thick of the Mountain West […]
2026 Pac-12 Week 7: Game Time, TV Schedule, Odds, Predictions
The college football season is up and running. We are now entering into conference play for the Pac-12. Check out the Week 5 action with all the info you need for the games this weekend. Share your thoughts in the comments and enjoy the games! Thursday, October 15th Colorado State vs Texas State (5:00 PM […]
Dominic Kelly and Hurschel Turner Jr., Nevada’s Two-Man RB Wrecking Crew
The Mountain West has had its fair share of dominant running backs in its history, as the position has been the highlight of the conference several times over the years. Some of the more recent examples of dominant half-backs are Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty (2022-24), SDSU’s Donnel Pumphrey (2013-16), Wyoming’s Brian Hill (2014-16) and UNLV’s […]
Should The Mountain West & Pac-12 Feature More Marquee Games on Friday Nights?
Friday night college football. The “fixins” in the sandwich between Thursday Night NFL football and the Saturday CFB gauntlet. Famous for after-dark thrillers and wacky moments, Friday night college football has carved a special niche in the hearts of college football fans. But for the Mountain West and PAC-12, are Fridays the key to this […]
It’s not how you start: The Pac-12 and MW middle-of-the-pack, second-half risers
September has a short memory in college football. A bad month on the scoreboard still counts, but it doesn’t decide anything. Bowl invitations go out in December and they go to teams that kept rising and winning. Halfway through the first season of a reshaped Mountain West and a rebuilt Pac-12, a handful of middle-of-the-pack […]
Stats Corner: Does Strength of Schedule Actually Matter?
In the current state of college football, the objective is to make the College Football Playoff. And unlike almost every other sport, playoff spots are decided by arbitrary rankings and human judgment, not by win/loss records or head-to-head results as in the NFL, NBA, or MLB. This is especially true for Group of Six teams […]
Pac-Mountain Pulse Ep. 13: KenPom Preseason Reactions, Is Pac-12 Truly Far Ahead of MW, Who is the MW Football Top Dog?
Hello and welcome back to the Pac-Mountain Pulse, a Mountain West Connection podcast! In this episode, Derek and Dom discuss their reactions on the recent KenPom Preseason Rankings, if the gap between the Pac-12 and Mountain West in men’s basketball will truly be as large as projected, and which Mountain West football program is primed […]
Mountaintop View 10-15-26
Mountain West power rankings: New Mexico takes top spot; Wyoming moves up after SJSU upset Chris Murray of NevadaSportsNet posts his weekly power rankings for Mountain West football, the Lobos have now taken the top spot. Murray also posted about the odds that the MWC puts multiple teams in the big dance. ‘Cats look to […]
AZTECS MIDSEASON NIGHTMARES CONTINUE
OFFENSE IS BEING OFFENSIVE; DEFENSE IS JUST CHICKENWIRE RIGHT NOW COACHES MAY BE LOOKING AT THE DOOR Recap and a look ahead to see if the Aztecs can save the season Halfway through the inaugural season of the new Pac-12 and San Diego State Coach Sean Lewis is now resorting to pulling his beard hairs. […]
2026 MW/PAC-12 All-Transfer Team: Week Six
Welcome back to the Transfer Portal Team of the Week! Find out the top performances from incoming transfers across both conferences! Just eight games total last week between the two leagues, but still plenty of top-of-the-line performances to highlight! Enjoy! Mountain West Quarterback Tyler Hughes Class: RS Senior Previous stops: William & Mary (FCS) || […]
Deciphering Jeff Choate’s comments about the Mountain West.
Following up on Nevada head coach Jeff Choate’s comments from last week. In case you didn’t hear them the first time around, or need a refresher, take a listen below. This is the clip that circulated around the internet, but a lengthier version can also be found, just to ensure nothing is taken out of […]
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