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The big 2015 Mountain West football guide, from UNLV to Boise State
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August 24, 2015
Boise State's run at 14-0
Boise State broke through in 2014 with a new coach and a young two-deep. In 2015, the coach isn't new, and the Broncos are incredibly experienced and ready to make a serious run at 14-0.
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August 19, 2015
Utah State + a little luck = MWC title?
Utah State has been hit hard by injuries and bad breaks recently and has still won 30 games in three seasons. What happens if the breaks actually go the Aggies way for once?
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April 17, 2015
You know who tops the MWC power rankings
Utah State could be excellent, and New Mexico and San Jose State could surprise, but Boise State is the runaway favorite for both the MWC title and a New Year's bowl bid.
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April 16, 2015
Air Force's nearly impossible turnaround
Air Force's 2014 turnaround was massive and unexpected, and while the Falcons probably won't threaten 10 wins again, they should at least maintain energy to the tune of another bowl bid.
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April 15, 2015
CSU won't fall as far as you think
Considering the losses -- head coach Jim McElwain, quarterback Garrett Grayson, running back Dee Hart -- CSU should expect a drop-off, but the returning talent could ensure a minimal fall if new head coach Mike Bobo presses the right buttons.
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April 13, 2015
Nevada's building for 2016 and beyond
Nevada took a couple of steps forward with an experienced squad in 2014, but with few seniors and plenty of youngsters filling the two-deep, the Wolf Pack will likely lose similar ground in Brian Polian's third year in charge.
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April 10, 2015
San Diego State's time is now
Rocky Long has steered a steady ship in his SDSU tenure, and 2015 represents his best chance yet for a 10-win breakthrough and a MWC West title.
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April 9, 2015
New Mexico's ready for a breakthrough
Bob Davie has spent three years rebuilding a broken New Mexico program, and 2015 could be the year he reaps the rewards for the patient work. The Lobos are deep (on offense, at least), fun, and experienced.
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April 8, 2015
It's a transition year in Fresno
Fresno State is going to be far too young and thin to do serious damage, but the Bulldogs could start to thrive again in 2016-17 if they keep the band together.
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April 7, 2015
Hawaii's just trying to survive
Hawaii has won just eight games in three years under Norm Chow. A brutal early schedule could make Chow's seat awfully hot, but an improved team could rack up the wins late if confidence isn't shaken.
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April 6, 2015
Wyoming will test Bohl's patience
Craig Bohl knew what he was getting into when he took the Wyoming job, and while the offense should keep the Cowboys in some games, Bohl is stil a couple of years away from getting this defense to where it needs to be.
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April 3, 2015
SJSU outrecruited Iowa. Now what?
Out of nowhere, Ron Caragher and San Jose State signed a fantastic recruiting class in 2015. We'll see if youth helps the Spartans to finish drives, and seasons, better than they did a year ago.
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April 2, 2015
UNLV hired a high school coach. Why not?
UNLV thought outside the box in hiring head coach Tony Sanchez, who turned a local high school into a national powerhouse. While it might pay off down the line, nothing is going to save the Rebels in 2015.