{"id":120218,"date":"2023-10-05T21:34:11","date_gmt":"2023-10-05T21:34:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gendermyn.com\/?p=120218"},"modified":"2023-10-05T21:34:11","modified_gmt":"2023-10-05T21:34:11","slug":"mw-power-ratings-fresno-st-on-top-ahead-of-fox-showdown-at-wyoming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gendermyn.com\/sports\/mw-power-ratings-fresno-st-on-top-ahead-of-fox-showdown-at-wyoming\/","title":{"rendered":"MW power ratings: Fresno St on top ahead of FOX showdown at Wyoming"},"content":{"rendered":"
Last season, the Hotline published weekly \u2018Best of the West\u2019 power ratings that considered not only Pac-12 teams but those in the Mountain West and Brigham Young. The exercise was so popular that we\u2019re adding a MW-specific column to our array of offerings this season.<\/em><\/p>\n Welcome to the lightest week of the Mountain West season, with just three conference games.<\/p>\n All feature teams in the top half of our latest power ratings.<\/p>\n Last week:<\/strong> 1 Last week:<\/strong> 2 Last week:<\/strong> 3 Last week:<\/strong> 4 Last week:<\/strong> 5 Last week:<\/strong> 7 Last week:<\/strong> 8 Last week:<\/strong> 6 College Sports | <\/p>\n College Sports | <\/p>\n College Sports | <\/p>\n College Sports | <\/p>\n College Sports | <\/p>\n Last week:<\/strong> 9 Last week:<\/strong> 10 Last week:<\/strong> 11 Last week:<\/strong> 12 *** Send suggestions, comments and tips (confidentiality guaranteed) to pac12hotline@bayareanewsgroup.com or call 408-920-5716<\/em><\/p>\n *** Follow me on Twitter: @WilnerHotline<\/em><\/p>\n *** Pac-12 Hotline is not endorsed or sponsored by the Pac-12 Conference, and the views expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the views of the Conference.<\/em><\/p>\n Want more sports news? Sign up for the Sports Omelette to get all our analysis on Denver’s teams.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Broncos releasing veteran OLB Randy Gregory, Sean Payton confirms, bailing on five-year contract after just 10 games<\/li>\n Denver has 3 of the best budget-friendly restaurants in the U.S.<\/li>\n Keeler: Who is CU Buffs football sensation Omarion Miller? A kid with Snoop Dogg in his corner and a father and grandpa forever in his heart<\/li>\n Coors family teams up with real estate firm to transform 100-year-plus industrial site<\/li>\n "Nomadic" short-term rental host sues Denver, cheered on by others<\/li>\n 3 of our favorite bites from Michelin-recommended restaurants in Denver<\/li>\n Lauren Boebert escorted out of "Beetlejuice" musical in Denver after "causing a disturbance"<\/li>\n Kiszla: Cutting Randy Gregory essential step in cleansing Broncos locker room of losing culture<\/li>\n Colorado's 150th-anniversary license plate featuring Pikes Peak is fastest selling in state history<\/li>\n Coach Prime TV series: Colorado film office may provide half a million dollars in tax rebates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n1. Fresno State (5-0\/1-0)<\/h3>\n
\nResult:<\/strong> beat Nevada 27-9
\nNext up:<\/strong> at Wyoming (5 p.m. on FOX)
\nComment:<\/strong> Huge opportunity for the Bulldogs as FOX placed the game on its broadcast network. FSU\u2019s entry into the AP poll on Sunday (No. 24) undoubtedly helped produce a favorable outcome.<\/p>\n2. Air Force (5-0\/3-0)<\/h3>\n
\nResult:<\/strong> beat San Diego State 49-10
\nNext up:<\/strong> idle
\nComment:<\/strong> Scheduled breaks perfectly for the Falcons, who have two weeks to prepare for Wyoming while the Cowboys must deal with Fresno State this week.<\/p>\n3. Wyoming (4-1\/1-0)<\/h3>\n
\nResult:<\/strong> beat New Mexico 35-26
\nNext up:<\/strong> vs. Fresno State (5 p.m. on FOX)
\nComment:<\/strong> We did not expect the Cowboys to need an onside kick recovery to secure a victory over the lowly Lobos — but probably should have. It was a trap game all the way.<\/p>\n4. Boise State (2-3\/1-0)<\/h3>\n
\nResult:<\/strong> lost at Memphis 35-32
\nNext up:<\/strong> vs. San Jose State (5 p.m. on CBS Sports Network)
\nComment:<\/strong> In this space last week, we proffered: \u201cThe best versions of Boise State would make just enough plays in the second half to leave Grind City with a victory. Does this edition qualify? We shall see.\u201d We have seen.<\/p>\n5. Colorado State (2-2\/0-0)<\/h3>\n
\nResult:<\/strong> beat Utah Tech 41-20
\nNext up:<\/strong> at Utah State (5 p.m. on MW Network)
\nComment:<\/strong> With each passing week, the loss to Colorado appears larger in the side mirror. And if the Rams finish with five wins? Oh, boy.<\/p>\n6. Utah State (2-3\/0-1)<\/h3>\n
\nResult:<\/strong> won at UConn 34-33
\nNext up:<\/strong> vs. Colorado State (5 p.m. on MW Network)
\nComment:<\/strong> We could point out that USU\u2019s two conquests, Idaho State and UConn, are winless against FBS competition. But why bother?<\/p>\n7. UNLV (4-1\/1-0)<\/h3>\n
\nResult:<\/strong> beat Hawaii 44-20
\nNext up:<\/strong> idle
\nComment:<\/strong> For those curious: UNLV\u2019s last bowl appearance was after the 2013 season, when the Rebels lost to North Texas in the Heart of Dallas Bowl.<\/p>\n8. San Jose State (1-4\/0-1)<\/h3>\n
\nResult:<\/strong> did not play
\nNext up:<\/strong> at Boise State (5 p.m. on CBS Sports Network)
\nComment:<\/strong> If there\u2019s ever a not-awful time to visit Boise \u2014 SJSU has never won there \u2014 it\u2019s with two weeks to prepare and the Broncos coming off a cross-country trip.<\/p>\nRelated Articles<\/h2>\n
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\nMy AP top-25 ballot: It\u2019s Georgia on top (again), followed by Florida State<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n
\nPac-12 rewind: Failed rallies, Friday stumbles, questionable calls and a showdown approaching<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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\nResult:<\/strong> lost at Air Force 49-10
\nNext up:<\/strong> idle
\nComment:<\/strong> The Aztecs were set up to fail with Boise State and Air Force back-to-back, and they did not disappoint.<\/p>\n10. Hawaii (2-4\/0-1)<\/h3>\n
\nResult:<\/strong> lost at UNLV 44-20
\nNext up:<\/strong> idle
\nComment:<\/strong> There is a path to the postseason, but it demands a victory Oct. 14 against San Diego State. Otherwise, the bowl math doesn\u2019t compute.<\/p>\n11. New Mexico (2-3\/0-1)<\/h3>\n
\nResult:<\/strong> lost at Wyoming 35-26
\nNext up:<\/strong> idle
\nComment:<\/strong> If there\u2019s ever a good time to face SJSU, which has won nine of the past 11 meetings, it\u2019s with two weeks to prepare and the Spartans coming off a trip to Boise.<\/p>\n12. Nevada (0-5\/0-1)<\/h3>\n
\nResult:<\/strong> lost at Fresno State 27-9
\nNext up:<\/strong> idle
\nComment:<\/strong> Meet one of four winless teams in the FBS. The others are UConn, Virginia and Sam Houston State.<\/p>\nShare this:<\/h3>\n
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