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Jeremy and Matt have helped you all make it through the offseason and we are finally here to talk about games in the opening week of the college football season. There are three Mountain West games this week, out of six total in all of FBS.  South Florida at San Jose State: 7:30 p.m. ET, CBS Sports Network This is a very tough game for San Jose State as they take on a top-20 team in South Florida and with the Spartans having quarterback uncertainties and a poor offensive line do not make for a good combination. Find out who Jeremy and Matt like and don't like this week, and rejoice that the offseason is finally over. SUPPORT THE PODCAST This episode is presented by SlingTV. Tired of paying too much for TV, well we can hook you up with an option to get all the  sports TV you need for about half the price Sign up through the link below to help out the podcast and to get a week free to test out Sling. https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-7570484-12175666 Here is our list of complete sponsors. https://sites.goog

Jeremy and Matt have helped you all make it through the offseason and we are finally here to talk about games in the opening week of the college football season.  Hawaii at UMass: 6 p.m. ET, Eleven Sports (Check local listings, for real) Somehow UMass is a 1.5-point favorite at home over the Warriors, and the only logical reason seems to becasuse of travel. The Minutemen are planning on using two quarterbacks are projected to win three yet Hawaii is also at a puzzling 4.5 wins by the oddsmakers. Find out who Jeremy and Matt like and don't like this week, and rejoice that the offseason is finally over. SUPPORT THE PODCAST This episode is presented by SlingTV. Tired of paying too much for TV, well we can hook you up with an option to get all the  sports TV you need for about half the price Sign up through the link below to help out the podcast and to get a week free to test out Sling. https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-7570484-12175666 Here is our list of complete sponsors. https://sites.google.com/view/mwcw

Jeremy and Matt have helped you all make it through the offseason and we are finally here to talk about games in the opening week of the college football season. There are three Mountain West games this week, out of six total in all of FBS.  Oregon State at Colorado State: 2:30 p.m. ET, CBS Sports Network Hawaii at UMass: 6 p.m. ET, Eleven Sports (Check local listings, for real) South Florida at San Jose State: 7:30 p.m. ET, CBS Sports Network Find out who Jeremy and Matt like and don't like this week, and rejoice that the offseason is finally over. SUPPORT THE PODCAST This episode is presented by SlingTV. Tired of paying too much for TV, well we can hook you up with an option to get all the  sports TV you need for about half the price Sign up through the link below to help out the podcast and to get a week free to test out Sling. https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-7570484-12175666 Here is our list of complete sponsors. https://sites.google.com/view/mwcwire/home --- Send in a voice message: https://anc

Jeremy and Matt have helped you all make it through the offseason and we are finally here to talk about these opening weekend matchups. This podcast is specifically about Colorado State vs. Oregon State. Can the Rams continue their success from the second half of the year? How big of a boon will the new stadium be for Colorado State? Oregon State at Colorado State: 2:30 p.m. ET, CBS Sports Network SUPPORT THE PODCAST This episode is presented by SlingTV. Tired of paying too much for TV, well we can hook you up with an option to get all the  sports TV you need for about half the price Sign up through the link below to help out the podcast and to get a week free to test out Sling. https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-7570484-12175666 Here is our list of complete sponsors. https://sites.google.com/view/mwcwire/home --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mwwire/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's show we move the clock forward to discuss the 2018 NFL Draft with Justin Melo of DraftBreakdown, USA TODAY's Draft Wire and more. We chatted about the near 10 prospects who should have a realistic chance to get drafted in 2018. We look at Garrett Hughes of New Mexico, Rashaad Penny of San Diego State, Jake Bennett of Colorado State, wide receivers Devonte Boyd, Michae Gallup and Cedrick Wilson, and of course we chat about Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen. We dive into where Allen ranks overall among the other quarterbacks which are getting buzz in USC's Sam Darnold and UCLA's Josh Rosen. Also, Justin gives his thoughts on where Allen will get picked in the draft. SUPPORT THE PODCAST This episode is presented by SlingTV. Tired of paying too much for TV, well we can hook you up with an option to get all the  sports TV you need for about half the price Sign up through the link below to help out the podcast and to get a week free to test out Sling. https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-7570484-12175666 He

Jeremy and Matt are back to give some notes on fall camp as the opening weekend of college football is just around the corner. After a few notes on camp we get into some bold predictons, awards and stupid upset picks. SUPPORT THE PODCAST This episode is presented by SlingTV. Tired of paying too much for TV, well we can hook you up with an option to get all the  sports TV you need for about half the price Sign up through the link below to help out the podcast and to get a week free to test out Sling. https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-7570484-12175666 Here is our list of complete sponsors. https://sites.google.com/view/mwcwire/home --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mwwire/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeremy and Matt are back to get you all ready for the college football season and a guide on how to watch Mountain West football if you do not have a traditional pay TV provider. It really comes down to a pair of services for Mountain West games but if you want to watch your Big Ten or Pac-12 games in non-league play then things get tricky, but we have tips and tricks to help us out. SUPPORT THE PODCAST This episode is presented by SlingTV. Tired of paying too much for TV, well we can hook you up with an option to get all the  sports TV you need for about half the price Sign up through the link below to help out the podcast and to get a week free to test out Sling. https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-7570484-12175666 Here is our list of complete sponsors. https://sites.google.com/view/mwcwire/home --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mwwire/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeremy and Matt are back for the FINAL team preview as we discuss the UNLV Rebels. There is a lot to like on the UNLV offense with the running back tandem of Lexington Thomas and Charles Williams running the ball and wide receiver Devonte Boyd. The one concern is the quarterback with redshirt freshman Armani Rogers who has not yet taken a snap, but the optimism is through the roof for what Rogers could become. The defense has a lot more concerns and is the one area that needs to over perform if they are going to make it to a bowl game this year. SUPPORT THE PODCAST This episode is presented by Texture. Get three months for the cost of $10 and that includes a a free 14-day trial where you can test out all the great magazines like Sports Illustrated, Variety, Wired, ESPN and more while downloading those to yoru device. https://nextissue.evyy.net/c/377286/217719/3790 Here is our list of complete sponsors. https://sites.google.com/view/mwcwire/home --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mwwire/m

Our second to last preview featues the Air Force Falcons. Jeremy and Matt discuss everything from what to expect from the Academy this year. The big issue is the 10 starters the team loses on defense and how that could impact Air Force's season. The offense, per usual, is the bright spot for this team and it is led by Arion Worthman who took over mideason and looked the part of a great Falcons quarterback. SUPPORT THE PODCAST This episode is presented by Texture. Get three months for the cost of $10 and that includes a a free 14-day trial where you can test out all the great magazines like Sports Illustrated, Variety, Wired, ESPN and more while downloading those to yoru device. https://nextissue.evyy.net/c/377286/217719/3790 Here is our list of complete sponsors. https://sites.google.com/view/mwcwire/home --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mwwire/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We bring on Rich Kurtzman of MIle High Sports and 5280 Sports Network to discuss the Colorado State Rams fall camp so far. The Rams have had one scrimmage, their media day and also had an open house for their new on-campus stadium. The interview dives into the offense with the quarterback situation that was murky for part of last year with injuries and unexpected play by Nick Stevens -- poor -- and freshman Collin Hill -- good. We get into the riches of the running back position, who will step up on defense and also who Rich picks in the Mountain Division. SUPPORT THE PODCAST This episode is presented by Texture. Get three months for the cost of $10 and that includes a a free 14-day trial where you can test out all the great magazines like Sports Illustrated, Variety, Wired, ESPN and more while downloading those to yoru device. https://nextissue.evyy.net/c/377286/217719/3790 Here is our list of complete sponsors. https://sites.google.com/view/mwcwire/home --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.

We are back for our first basketball podcast in awhile with Jeremy Mauss being joined by Eli Boettger to talk San Jose State's hiring of Jean Prioleau to be their next head coach. Prioleau most recently was the associate head coach at Colorado and has 18 years of experience as assistant coach. We discuss other names that came up in the search for this job, and two that likely would have been a bad fit for the Spartans. The first coaching power rankings are out with San Jose State locking down its hire and we dissect the list and also answer your questions. SUPPORT THE PODCAST This episode is presented by Texture. Get three months for the cost of $10 and that includes a a free 14-day trial where you can test out all the great magazines like Sports Illustrated, Variety, Wired, ESPN and more while downloading those to yoru device. https://nextissue.evyy.net/c/377286/217719/3790 Here is our list of complete sponsors. https://sites.google.com/view/mwcwire/home --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.

The latest preview podcast focuses on the Hawaii football team which is coming off a 7-7 year where they beat Middle Tennessee State in the bowl game in Nick Rolovich's first year on the sidelines. The Warriors finally have their quarterback position settled with Dru Brown as the returning starter. It has been a few years with no battle or injury at that position. Brown came in midway last year and shined for the Warriors and expectations are high for Hawaii to repeat what they did last year. Their schedule is not as tough and have a lot less travel as they are not going to Sydney this season. The defense should take a step forward with returning talent and the offense needs to find a wide receiver to replace the production of Marcus Kemp. SUPPORT THE PODCAST This episode is presented by Texture. Get three months for the cost of $10 and that includes a a free 14-day trial where you can test out all the great magazines like Sports Illustrated, Variety, Wired, ESPN and more while downloading those to yoru

The Colorado State Rams held its media day this week and all the key important coaches and players spoke to the media. You will hear from head coach Mike Bobo, OC Will Friend, DC Marty English, ST coach Jamie Bryan, RB Dalyn Dawkins, QB Nick Stevens, WR Michael Gallup and many more. SUPPORT THE PODCAST This episode is presented by Texture. Get three months for the cost of $10 and that includes a a free 14-day trial where you can test out all the great magazines like Sports Illustrated, Variety, Wired, ESPN and more while downloading those to yoru device. https://nextissue.evyy.net/c/377286/217719/3790 Here is our list of complete sponsors. https://sites.google.com/view/mwcwire/home --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mwwire/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeremy and Matt are back to recap everything at Mountain West media days. This includes discussing how closely the preseason awards by the media mirrored our staff predictions with Boise State projected to win the Mountain and San Diego State the West Division.  We talk about the storylines of the event ranging from Craig Thompson's lackluster speech, College Football Playoff director Bill Hancock's statement about access, coaches gifts and Nick Rolovich hiring Elvis to follow him around. SUPPORT THE PODCAST This episode is presented by Texture. Get three months for the cost of $10 and that includes a a free 14-day trial where you can test out all the great magazines like Sports Illustrated, Variety, Wired, ESPN and more while downloading those to yoru device. https://nextissue.evyy.net/c/377286/217719/3790 Here is our list of complete sponsors. https://sites.google.com/view/mwcwire/home --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mwwire/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mwwire/suppo

In our latest podcast we expand the conversation about the #AmericanPowr6 with Collin Sherwin of The Daily Stampede who covers South Florida for SB Nation. We first get into what Mike Aresco is thinking about promoting the American Athletic Conference as a Power 6 league. Sherwin was there on hand at media days for the comments about the commissioner's vision. Next we go back and forth about how good the American vs. Mountain West is and if there is any point from doing a challenge between the two leagues in football. Then we divert to talk MLS, Tijuana, hypothetical bowl games and Petco Park. SUPPORT THE PODCAST This episode is presented by Texture. Get three months for the cost of $10 and that includes a a free 14-day trial where you can test out all the great magazines like Sports Illustrated, Variety, Wired, ESPN and more while downloading those to yoru device. https://nextissue.evyy.net/c/377286/217719/3790 Here is our list of complete sponsors. https://sites.google.com/view/mwcwire/homed ---

In this latest show we talk Fresno State's expectations as Jeff Tedford is the new head coach for the Bulldogs. The Bulldogs are coming off a one-win season and the hope is that they win more than that last year, but there is a lot of work to do to get this Fresno State team back to the level of winning they are used to. There is talent at wide receiver position and there is hope that this offense will take a step forward with quarterback Chason Virgil back under center and an offensive line that can't be worse than they were last season. Let us know if you agree or disagree with Matt and Jeremy's win totals. SUPPORT THE PODCAST This episode is presented by Texture. Get three months for the cost of $10 and that includes a a free 14-day trial where you can test out all the great magazines like Sports Illustrated, Variety, Wired, ESPN and more while downloading those to yoru device. https://nextissue.evyy.net/c/377286/217719/3790 Here is our list of complete sponsors. https://sites.google.com/view/mwcwir

In the latest short version of our podcast Jeremy discusses more on the American trying to push their agenda as the sixth power league. After reading comments from commissioner Mike Aresco it makes more sense in that he is trying to get his league to the next level by being creative.  Also, Wyoming is hoping to get ESPN College Gaeday to come to Laramie. SUPPORT THE PODCAST This episode is presented by Texture. Get three months for the cost of $10 and that includes a a free 14-day trial where you can test out all the great magazines like Sports Illustrated, Variety, Wired, ESPN and more while downloading those to yoru device. https://nextissue.evyy.net/c/377286/217719/3790 Here is our list of complete sponsors. https://sites.google.com/view/mwcwire/home --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mwwire/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The return of the daily-ish good morning Mountain West podcast is back!  Everyone must be thinking what the heck is up the this title. Well, it is a what the American Athletic Conference is branding themselves. They are trying to shoehorn their league into a non-existent seat at the big boy table. We give them credit since the Mountain West is not doing much, but still come on AAC. I also threw some shade at CBS Sports who for some reason believe the AAC has earned the benefit of the doubt in terms of respect among the Group of Five. They don't have that and have only been to one NY6 bowl game. The other news hit in this podcast is a bit more detail on Air Force's Troy Calhoun discussing an eight-team playoff with a preceding playoff between four Group of Five teams. ----- SUPPORT THE PODCAST This episode is presented by Texture. Get three months for the cost of $10 and that includes a a free 14-day trial where you can test out all the great magazines like Sports Illustrated, Variety, Wired, ESPN and m

Jeremy and Matt are back to talk about one of the most interesting teams in the Mountain West: the New Mexico Lobos. Their run-option attack will put a scare into any team they face this year and it does not really matter that they lost Teriyon Gipson because the next running back up should replicate his success, or be very close. New Mexico does have a senior quarterback in Lamar Jordan which could help this offense if he can increase his passing percentage a few points and get above 55 percent. The big concern is the defense. Last year, the Lobos defense was right around average but they lose majority of those players from last year. This very well could cause this unit to take a step back. With the defense not being as good that will mean the offense will need to outscore opponents this year. WAYS TO SUPPORT THE SHOW. Help us out by getting a FREE 14-day trial to Texture. They are basically the Netflix for magzines. http://nextissue.evyy.net/c/377286/360800/3790 Or if you like to cook find out how y

Jeremy and Matt are back with a few announcements on the show. First off, all of our content is currently being hosted at patreon.com/MWCwire until our official home is finalized at CollegeFootballNews.com. This latest show previews Utah State who is coming off a year where they went 3-9 but did lose four games by a touchdown or less. There is promise with this Aggies team with those close loses. The big question about this team is if Matt Wells will be back as head coach after the 2017 season. We does have a contract through 2019 and had support from the AD, however a third-straight losing season might do him in. The Aggies had a big blow when wide receiver Rayshad Lewis decided to transfer after spring football. Lewis was expected to play a key role on offense and be part of one of the best wide receiver units in the country. The running back position is one to watch now that Devante Mays has moved on to the NFL. The running game last year was poor when Mays was out and neither Tonny Lindsey or LaJuan Hun