No. 1 Wyoming (3-1, 0-0 MWC) Next: BYE
Devin Moore is giving Cowboy fans plenty to smile about. The co-MWC Offensive Player of the Week pumped in 198 rushing yards in Wyoming’s come-from-behind win over Ohio on the road. The Cowboys first MWC test will come against TCU on Oct. 6.
No. 2 Brigham Young (2-2, 1-0 MWC) Next: at New Mexico
The Cougars bounced back from their loss to Tulsa as a good team should and handled an undefeated Air Force team with ease. BYU’s schedule lightens up considerably after a tough road battle with New Mexico.
No. 3 Air Force (3-1, 2-1 MWC) Next: at Navy
It will be interesting to see if Air Force’s offense continues to fool people as the season progresses and foes in the MWC collect film on the Falcons. Their MWC hopes are still alive, but Navy presents a non-conference tilt that is always hard fought.
No. 4 New Mexico (3-1, 0-0 MWC) Next: BYU
The Lobos have quietly poised themselves to pounce on the MWC juggernauts and BYU might be surprised at how hard New Mexico punches back this season. The Lobos lead the conference in 3rd down conversion percentage (46.3).
No. 5 Texas Christian (2-2, 0-1 MWC) Next: Colorado St.
The Horned Frogs have not looked good for three straight weeks now. This once-MWC title favorite has a lot of work to do, but still has their title hopes well within reach. CSU will be a hard team for TCU to put away this week.
No. 6 UNLV (2-2, 1-0 MWC) Next: Nevada
UNLV shocked Utah and likely won’t be overlooked by another team all season. If RB Frank Summers and LB Beau Bell can maintain half the production they displayed against the Utes, 2007 will be a special year for the Rebels.
No. 7 Utah (1-3, 0-2 MWC) Next: Utah State
Not even Vegas (the casinos) can put their finger on this team, which is pretty hard to do. One thing Ute fans can put their finger on is that the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde routine is making everyone dry heave.
No. 8 Colorado State (0-3, 0-0 MWC) Next: at TCU
Despite another loss, the Rams are still not as bad as their record suggests. With three of their first four games coming on the road — and their only home game against top-10 Cal — CSU could still be a MWC threat at 0-3.
No. 9 San Diego State (1-2, 0-0 MWC) Next: Cincinnati
The Aztecs might have to settle for WR Brett Swain being the one bright spot this season. The senior is only one of two players averaging 100 yards receiving in the MWC this year. That’s not quite consolation, but SDSU can’t afford to be picky.