Mountain West teams conclude week one college football schedule
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Mountain West programs opened the 2026 college football season with a series of competitive matchups. Colorado State reclaimed the Bronze Boot by defeating Wyoming 35-13, while Boise State fell to #2 Oregon in a 34-27 contest. UNLV secured a 21-6 win over Hawaii, and San Jose State earned a 27-21 victory against Eastern Michigan. Nevada recorded a 49-13 win over Western Kentucky, marking the program's largest season-opening margin since 2018. Conversely, Utah State lost to FCS opponent Idaho State 29-17. The upcoming schedule features a high-profile game between Montana State and Nevada, along with a matchup between Memphis and Boise State that could influence the Group of Five College Football Playoff race.
- •Colorado State defeated Wyoming 35-13 to reclaim the Bronze Boot.
- •Boise State lost to #2 Oregon 34-27.
- •UNLV held Hawaii to 6 points in a 21-6 win.
- •Utah State suffered a 29-17 loss to FCS Idaho State.
- •Nevada recorded a 49-13 win over Western Kentucky.
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