Air Force and Texas State aim for bowl eligibility in college football

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Last updated Oct 16, 2026

Air Force and Texas State aim for bowl eligibility in college football
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As Week 7 of the 2026 college football season unfolds, multiple teams from the PAC-12 and Mountain West are competing to secure bowl eligibility. Air Force currently holds a 4-1 record and faces a favorable schedule with key matchups against UTEP and UConn, despite losing their starting quarterback, Liam Szarka. Texas State, sitting at 3-3, faces a tougher road needing to win three of their remaining games, including tough contests against Boise State and Oregon State. San Jose State also needs to perform well in their next four games to stay in contention for a bowl spot. Wyoming's schedule presents mixed opportunities with both likely wins and challenging matchups in the coming weeks.

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  • •Air Force is 4-1 and seeks bowl eligibility with a manageable schedule.
  • •Texas State at 3-3 needs to win three of their last games.
  • •San Jose State must capitalize in upcoming games against UTEP and Nevada.
  • •Wyoming holds a 3-3 record with a tough upcoming schedule.
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Believe it or not, Week 7 marks the halfway point for the 2026 college football season. This means the clock is ticking for teams to turn around their seasons, trying to find wins on the schedule to be bowl-bound. Which PAC-12 and Mountain West programs need to find a path to bowl eligibility? Air Force […]

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