
By Matt Wadleigh, SuperWest Sports
November 24, 2022
The best time of the year is almost here: Bowl season.
There is one more week of college football left before then, and the Mountain West will conclude its regular season slate.
Here are the final predictions for the 2022 season in the MWC.
Utah State at Boise State
Friday, November 25
9:00 a.m. PT, CBS
I’ll stick with the Broncos.
Prediction: Boise State 27, Utah State 14
New Mexico at Colorado State
Friday, November 25
12:30 p.m. PT, CBS Sports
However, New Mexico has yet to win a MWC game all year.
On one hand, I could see an “upset,” but I just can’t get behind New Mexico winning a game, especially on the road.
Prediction: Colorado State 20, New Mexico 14
Wyoming at Fresno State
Friday, November 25
7:00 p.m. PT, FS1
Fresno State appears ready for the MWC title game if they beat the Cowboys, and they want revenge on Boise.
Jake Haener is tough to stop, and Wyoming can’t contain the lethal Bulldogs offense.
Prediction: Fresno State 34, Wyoming 21
Hawai’i at San Jose State
Saturday, November 26
12:30 p.m. PT, Spectrum Sports
But they travel to California and face a tough San Jose State team that just hasn’t had a good time as of late.
The Spartans win as Brent Brennan coaches what could be his final game at San Jose State.
Prediction: San Jose State 30, Hawaii 10
Nevada at UNLV
Saturday, November 26
3:00 p.m. PT, Nevada Sports Net
However, Nevada has zero wins in the MWC and looks like one of the worst teams in football.
The Rebels should win, and if they lose, Marcus Arroyo is in a ton of trouble.
Prediction: UNLV 20, Nevada 17
Air Force at SDSU
Saturday, November 26
6:00 p.m. PT, CBS Sports
Air Force can run the ball at will, and San Diego State has been fantastic since slotting in Jalen Mayden as the starting QB.
If the Falcons run the ball well and limit the Aztec offense, this game will be close.
Nonetheless, I expect SDSU to win in an offensive showcase for both sides.
Prediction: SDSU 34, Air Force 28
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