Running back Ronnie Rivers runs the ball into the end zone but is stopped short by Colorado State during Fresno State’s homecoming game at Bulldog Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (Larry Valenzuela/ The Collegian)

Fresno State predicted to finish fourth in West Division

By Zaeem Shaikh

Jul 21, 2020

In the Mountain West’s predicted order of finish, Fresno State was predicted to finish fourth in the West Division for the 2020 football season.

The Bulldogs received 73 points, which was one point behind third place Hawai’i. San Diego State is the predicted winner of the West Division with 122 points.

The Aztecs have won at least 10 games in four of the last five seasons and are looking to make their first appearance in the conference championship game since 2016.

In the Mountain Division, Boise State is slated to win with 125 points in the predictions. The Broncos are seeking their fourth straight title game appearance this upcoming season.

If the football season continues as planned, it will be the eighth season of divisional play for the Mountain West Conference, which moved to the two division, six-team each format in 2013 with the additions of San Jose State and Utah State in 2013.

The two winners of each division will meet in the MW Championship Game on Dec. 5, 2020 at the home stadium of the divisional champion with the highest winning percentage in conference games only.

MOUNTAIN DIVISION

Rank Team (first-place votes) Points

1. Boise State (20) 125

2. Wyoming (1) 90

3. Air Force 86

4. Utah State 60

5. Colorado State 59

6. New Mexico 21

WEST DIVISION

Rank Team (first-place votes) Points

1. San Diego State (19) 122

2. Nevada (2) 100

3. Hawai‘i 74

4. Fresno State 73

5. San José State 43

6. UNLV 29

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