THE RFC MYC: Mountain West Conference (FBS Group Of Five)

Mountain West Conference (FBS Group Of Five)

Overview: The Mountain West Conference joined the American Athletic Conference (AAC) as the only FBS Group Of Five conferences to win at least four bowl games in 2019-2020, with its seven bowl-eligible teams finishing 4-3 in postseason play. 

The Air Force Academy Falcons (11-2 overall in 2019) were one of those teams, outlasting Washington State 31-21 to win the Cheez-It Bowl on December 27. Three other teams in San Diego State (New Mexico Bowl), Hawai'i (Hawai'i Bowl), and Wyoming (Arizona Bowl) also emerged victorious in the respective bowl games.  

On the other hand, three other MW squads weren't as fortunate during the postseason, with eventual conference champion Boise State (12-2 overall) falling to Washington in the Las Vegas Bowl on December 21. Two other squads, Utah State and Nevada also fell in bowl action, with the Aggies and Wolfpack falling short in the Frisco and Famous Idaho Potato Bowls respectively.

For those fans looking for a potential key early-season Mountain West contest, it will take place on September 12, as Air Force will play host to Boise State in the conference opener for both teams. 

2020 Schedules (Teams listed in alphabetical order, click the links below to access to find the schedules)

Editor's Note: At the time this post was uploaded, there is a possibility that the 2020 college football season could be postponed or canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As always, follow RFC @realfootball and/or other media sources for any developments.

NOTE: If the link to the team's schedule is not highlighted, it means that the team has not submitted its schedule for the 2020 season. When the team's schedule is submitted, the link (s) will appear in each blog post. Also, please visit the RFC blog at realfootballcentral.blogspot.com for schedules, schedule updates, preseason previews, and much more.

Final 2019 Mountain West Conference Football Standings

Mountain Division

Air Force

Boise State 

Colorado State

New Mexico

Utah State

Wyoming

West Division

Fresno State

Hawai'i

Nevada

San Diego State

San Jose State

UNLV

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