Everyone else is attempting to stay in the hunt, but the Rebels are still far behind after Boise State defeated UNLV to seize control of the Mountain West race.
The most attention is on San Jose State versus Fresno State, but can New Mexico sustain the O with a difficult trip to Colorado State? Everybody else is battling for victory.
Here are the most recent betting odds, how to watch, and every prediction for every Mountain West game in Week 9.
Boise State at UNLV
Line: Boise State -4.5, o/u: 63.5
Prediction: UNLV 34, Boise State 30
Final Score: Boise State 29, UNLV 24
New Mexico at Colorado State
5:00 pm ET, Mountain West
Over the easier part of the slate, it hasn’t mattered that New Mexico (3-4) can’t stop anyone. Bronco Mendenhall’s squad needs to get off the bus with the goal of winning its fourth consecutive game with 50 points in order to continue its three-game winning streak. Although Colorado State (4-3) is a more formidable opponent, the Lobos will make this game more of a firefight than the home team would prefer.
New Mexico at Colorado State Prediction, Betting Lines
Line: Colorado State -4.5, o/u: 62.5
Prediction: Colorado State 47, New Mexico 41
Utah State at Wyoming
7:00 pm ET, CBS Sports Network
This must be won by someone. Due to their defense, which has given up 162 points in their last three games and, strangely, had its best FBS game against Utah, Utah State (1-6) has yet to defeat an FBS team. Conversely, Wyoming (1-6) has a strong defense but struggles to get its offense going. With the offensive having a little fun, the home team makes it through.
Utah State at Wyoming Prediction, Betting Lines
Line: Utah State -1.5, o/u: 57.5
Prediction: Wyoming 37, Utah State 34
San Jose State at Fresno State
8:00 pm ET, truTV
Fresno State (4-3) must start to appear and act like the role at this point. The offense is struggling to get going, but Mountain West play is still 2-1. San Jose State (5-2) is inconsistent from game to game and has been all over the place. The Spartans can throw, though, and will put up a fight until the very end for the Bulldogs.
San Jose State at Fresno State Prediction, Betting Lines
Line: Fresno State -4.5, o/u: 55.5
Prediction: Fresno State 31, San Jose State 24
Washington State at San Diego State
10:30 pm ET, CBS Sports Network
Despite what the rest of the country would want to think, Washington State (6-1) is far more deeply ingrained in the College Football Playoff mix. This could be the most difficult game outside of a date at Oregon State, and it has the ability to run the table.
Even though San Diego State (3-3) is rested, their offense isn’t performing as it should. The Aztecs won’t be able to keep up with the Cougar attack, which will dominate and keep the fun going.
Washington State at San Diego State Prediction, Betting Lines
Line: Washington State -14.5, o/u: 56.5
Prediction: Washington State 31, San Diego State 16
Nevada at Hawaii
12:00 am ET, Spectrum
Particularly at home, Hawaii (2-5) is long overdue for its first FBS victory of the year. It was very successful in preventing Ashton Jeanty and the Boise State offense from exploding, but it was unable to accomplish anything against Washington State.
Nevada (3-5) must find a way to win a close road game after shocking Oregon State and pushing Fresno State. However, the faltering O will not be motivated by the Rainbow Warrior offense.
Nevada at Hawaii Prediction, Betting Lines
Line: Hawaii -1.5, o/u: 44.5
Prediction: Nevada 24, Hawaii 20
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