Hawaii and UNLV lead preseason win probabilities in Mountain West
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors and UNLV Rebels top the Mountain West preseason power rankings for the upcoming college football season. Hawaii holds the edge due to a favorable slate and home-field advantage, while UNLV is poised for a strong campaign, facing Memphis and Hawaii in the early weeks. New Mexico is positioned as a darkhorse contender, benefiting from a favorable schedule. The rankings stem from analyzing strength of schedule and home-field factors ahead of the season's Week 0 opener. Both conferences will be covered this season, with Mountain West gaining immediate focus.
- •Hawaii holds first place with favorable matchups and home-field advantage.
- •UNLV follows closely, with key early games against Memphis and Hawaii.
- •New Mexico is seen as a darkhorse due to a favorable schedule.
- •Power rankings incorporate strength of schedule and home-field factors.
- •Mountain West kicks off with Week 0 games.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Stats Corner: Mountain West Preseason Win Probabilities
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