Despite the entire landscape quickly shifting across college football, the Mountain West continues with business as usual this season.
But starting next year, the conference will eliminate the two-division format. The new structure will ensure the top two teams from the conference are playing for the title at the end of the season.
The Mountain West was one of the most competitive conferences in the country last season. Five teams were live to make the championship game heading into the final week of the regular season. Utah State came out victorious after holding preseason odds of +10000.
Oddsmakers anticipate another tight race this season with four teams in the field holding odds better than +500.