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Monday Monday Monday. We have a conference champion and 7 schools finding their bowl home. 4 MWC schools are still looking for their new coach. It’s a busy time in the Mountain West. Check some of the latest news out below.
Broncos dominate Hawaii, become Mountain West Champs.
The Rainbow Warriors forced a three-and-out, then got a FG for an early lead. Unfortunately for them, they wouldn’t score again until the 4th quarter when the game was out of hand. Bronco WRs John Hightower and Khalil Shakir were too much to handle and the Bronco defense made a few key 4th down goal-line stops, as Coach Rolovich wasn’t playing conservative with the stakes so high.
The Hawaii end of things.
On the other end of the game, Hawaii couldn’t bring a championship trophy to their strong season. This does not take anything away from what they did during the year. The Rainbow Warriors were plagued by being unable to get any points from two 1st and goal drives, as well as two costly turnovers. They will likely be playing at home for their bowl game, which would be against BYU.
The Athletic looks at the Fresno State opening.
This post makes note of the positive aspects of the job. Located in the fertile recruiting state of California. Fresno State being willing to pay their coaches pretty well. Being one of the better Group of 5 and MWC jobs. However, the facilities and amenities are behind much of college football. Among the list of possible names are former OC Kalen DeBoer, current DC Bert Watts, as well as the trendy names floating around for all open jobs (Harrell, Gonzales, Arroryo, and Mora).
Undefeated Aztecs
San Diego State and their terrific start were featured in the list of undefeated men’s basketball teams. They were 9-0 at the time of this writing (with a good chance to go 10-0 on Sunday) and are benefitting from strong play on the perimeter. Malachi Flynn and Matt Mitchell got a mention.
MWC in the bowls.
Bowl Bound! #HawaiiFB is headed to the #SoFiHawaiiBowl for the 3rd time in the last four years. #LiveAlohaPlayWarrior pic.twitter.com/QDx6hE9nKR
— Hawaii Football (@HawaiiFootball) December 8, 2019
It’s a Pokes vs. Panthers #novaAZBOWL! Welcome to the Old Pueblo.
— Arizona Bowl (@novaAZBOWL) December 8, 2019
: December 31st
⏰: 2:30 PM
: Arizona Stadium
: https://t.co/SMMHbFQzuj#GoPokes x #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/294s1dLX2s
Frisco Bound‼️
— USU Football (@USUFootball) December 8, 2019
Aggies set to take on Kent State in the @FriscoBowlGame on December 20!#AggiesAllTheWay pic.twitter.com/jcTqhsHlcM
The Aztecs will play Central Michigan in the New Mexico Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 21. SDSU is in its 10th straight bowl game. https://t.co/paBjEy9eXm
— SDSU Football (@SDSUFootball) December 8, 2019
Tickets: https://t.co/5Upt9snG8o pic.twitter.com/8KuI8lCsEj
It’s official! #19 Boise State will face Washington in the @LasVegasBowl!#BleedBlue pic.twitter.com/n5hd3TdIw9
— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) December 8, 2019
Air Force selected for Cheez-It Bowl vs. Washington State https://t.co/SVgTsH2rF7
— Air Force Football (@AF_Football) December 8, 2019
The 23rd Famous Idaho Potato Bowl matchup has been set! The @MACSports Ohio Bobcats and the @MountainWest Nevada Wolf Pack will face off on January 3, 2020 at 1:30pm.
— FamousID Potato Bowl (@IDPotatoBowl) December 8, 2019
For tickets and press release:
➡️ https://t.co/tVhRUVu41c pic.twitter.com/Wsl1i6OLSX
On the horizon:
- Game recaps: Make sure you didn’t miss recaps on from the weekend: Boise State and Hawaii.
- Later today: A new MWC Recruiting Roundup, the first of the Contact Period.
- Later today: Bowl Discussion: A look at each of the MWC Bowl matchups.
- Coming Tuesday: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly Postseason Edition.
- Coming Wednesday: A new Peak Perspective: Colorado State Schedule Czar.