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New Mexico and Nevada lead early Mountain West football conference standings

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Last updated Sep 10, 2026

New Mexico and Nevada lead early Mountain West football conference standings

Summary

Following conference realignment, the Mountain West has seen early success from programs including New Mexico and Nevada. The Lobos defeated Central Michigan 38-7 in Albuquerque, while the Wolf Pack defeated Western Kentucky 49-14 behind a performance from quarterback Carter Jones. North Dakota State remains unbeaten at 2-0 following a 38-0 win against Fordham, though the program is ineligible for conference titles. UNLV rebounded from a Week 0 loss to Memphis by defeating Hawaii 21-6, and San Jose State secured a 27-21 road win over Eastern Michigan. Conversely, Wyoming faces scrutiny after a 35-13 loss to Colorado State in the Border War rivalry.

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By the Numbers

•New Mexico defeated Central Michigan 38-7 in its opening game.
•Nevada quarterback Carter Jones accounted for 213 total yards and two touchdowns in a 49-14 win over Western Kentucky.
•North Dakota State holds a 2-0 record after shutting out Fordham 38-0.
•UNLV opened conference play with a 21-6 road victory against Hawaii.
•Wyoming lost the Border War rivalry game to Colorado State 35-13.

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Reevaluate your assumptions about the Mountain West. Many thought the summer realignment would disband the league. Five established teams transferred to the Pacific, resulting in a conference with a stable core and several new members. But after two weeks, led by head coach Jason Eck and his staff, who exerted their muscle in the first […]
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