Each week, RGJ sports writer Chris Murray will rank the Mountain West football teams. Here are this week's rankings, with each team's overall record, next opponent and a comment.
Comment: We probably shouldn't be surprised to see Boise State rise to the top of the list. The Broncos' defense has been excellent, allowing just 18 points per game, which ranks second in the MW and 19th in the nation. Now, a huge test: New Mexico's option rushing attack. Boise State has been brutal against the option (it's lost to Air Force two straight years and lost to New Mexico last season).