Mountain West and American compare for 2025 college football season

The Mountain West Conference and the American Athletic Conference continue their annual comparison for the 2025 college football season. The American maintains an overall advantage, with a higher winning percentage and more successful bowl appearances. Mountain West teams have struggled against Power 4 opponents, although their performance improved slightly from the previous year. Both conferences experienced some growth, with the Mountain West securing seven bowl selections and the American sending nine teams with a better overall record in bowl games. The discussion includes head-to-head matchups and the recruitment rankings of teams in both conferences.

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