Boise State, San Diego State remain on top of Week 10 Mountain West football power rankings

Broncos, Aztecs to meet on Nov. 15

Boise State's Dylan Riley | Boise State Athletics

Boise State (6-2, 4-0) and San Diego State (6-1, 3-0) have separated themselves from the pack atop the Mountain West standings. 

The two teams will meet on Saturday, Nov. 15 at Snapdragon Stadium in a game that could determine home-field advantage for the MWC championship game. 

Here is the Week 10 edition of our MWC power rankings. 

All times listed are Mountain Daylight Time

1. Boise State

Last result: 24-3 road victory over Nevada 

Previous ranking: 1

Season record: 6-2, 4-0

Analysis: The Broncos created five takeaways and did just enough on offense to secure a road victory over Nevada. 

Up next: Saturday vs. Fresno State, 1:30 p.m. (FS1)

2. San Diego State

Last result: 23-0 road win over Fresno State

Previous ranking: 2

Season record: 6-1, 3-0

Analysis: San Diego State’s elite defense recorded its third shutout of the season at Fresno State. 

Up next: Saturday vs. Wyoming, 5 p.m. (CBS Sports Network)

3. UNLV

Last result: Bye week

Previous ranking: 3

Season record: 6-1, 2-1

Analysis: After allowing a combined 104 points in their last two games, the Rebels got a bye week to sort out their defensive issues. 

Up next: Saturday vs. New Mexico, 1 p.m. (Mountain West Network)

4. Hawaii

Last result: Bye week

Previous ranking: 5

Season record: 6-2, 3-1

Analysis: The Rainbow Warriors head to the Bay Area on a three-game winning streak. 

Up next: Saturday at San Jose State, 8:30 p.m. (CBS Sports Network)

5. New Mexico 

Last result: 33-14 home victory over Utah State

Previous ranking: 7

Season record: 5-3, 2-2

Analysis: The Lobos held a potent Utah State offense in check to pick up their second straight win. 

Up next: Saturday at UNLV, 1 p.m. (Mountain West Network)

6. Fresno State

Last result: 23-0 home loss to San Diego State 

Previous ranking: 4

Season record: 5-3, 2-2

Analysis: A quarterback change from E.J. Warner to Carson Conklin didn’t provide the offensive spark that head Matt Entz was hoping for against San Diego State. 

Up next: Saturday at Boise State, 1:30 p.m. (FS1)

7. Utah State

Last result: 33-14 road loss to New Mexico 

Previous ranking: 6

Season record: 4-4, 2-2

Analysis: Following a bye week, the Aggies will be back at home where they are a perfect 4-0 on the season. 

Up next: Saturday, Nov. 8 vs. Nevada, 5:30 p.m. (CBS Sports Network)

8. Air Force 

Last result: Bye week

Previous ranking: 8

Season record: 2-5, 1-4

Analysis: Just like UNLV, Air Force needed a bye week to get its defense fixed. 

Up next: Saturday vs. Army, 10 a.m. (CBS)

9. Wyoming

Last result: 28-0 home win over Colorado State

Previous ranking: 9

Season record: 4-4, 2-2

Analysis: Life is about to get much tougher for the Cowboys with upcoming road trips to San Diego State, Fresno State and Hawaii. 

Up next: Saturday at San Diego State, 5 p.m. (CBS Sports Network) 

10. San Jose State

Last result: Bye week

Previous ranking: 10

Season record: 2-5, 1-2

Analysis: The Spartans are much better than their record suggests, but close losses have doomed head coach Ken Niumatalolo’s team this season. 

Up next: Saturday vs. Hawaii, 8:30 p.m. (CBS Sports Network)

11. Colorado State

Last result: 28-0 road loss to Wyoming 

Previous ranking: 11

Season record: 2-6, 1-3

Analysis: There was no dead cat bounce for Colorado State against Wyoming after firing head coach Jay Norvell.

Up next: Saturday, Nov. 8 vs. UNLV, 7:30 p.m. (FS1)

12. Nevada

Last result: 24-3 home loss to Boise State

Previous ranking: 12

Season record: 1-7, 0-4

Analysis: Nevada enters a bye week on a six-game losing streak. 

Up next: Saturday, Nov. 8 at Utah State, 5:30 p.m. (CBS Sports Network)