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Tennessee vs Ball State Prediction, Game Preview

Tennessee vs Ball State game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 1 game on Thursday, September 1

Tennessee vs Ball State prediction, game preview, how to watch. Week 1, Thursday, September 1

Tennessee vs Ball State How To Watch

Date: Thursday, September 1
Game Time: 7:00 ET
Venue: Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, TN
How To Watch: SEC Network
Record: Tennessee (0-0), Ball State (0-0)
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Tennessee vs Ball State Game Preview

Why Ball State Will Win

Is the Tennessee defense any better than the version that couldn’t do anything against decent passing games, and is the offensive line any stronger in pass protection?

The Vol front five was outstanding for the ground game, but it gave up a ton of sacks and way too many pressures. Ball State might not have the bulk up front, but the front seven can move and should be able to get into the backfield.

In a perfect world, the Cardinal running game works right away, the line that was good in pass protection allows QB John Paddock time to keep the chains moving, and the team finds a way to take advantage of the time of possession advantage.

Tennessee won’t care how long it has the ball for – Ball State has to somehow work the clock and shorten the game. However …

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Why Tennessee Will Win

Ball State isn’t big on the whole ball control thing, either.

Tennessee might have been the worst in the nation in time of possession, but Ball State wasn’t terribly far behind, holding the ball for just 27:31 per game.

The Cardinal offense is good at dinking and dunking, but it’s not going to crank up the downfield plays, even against the potentially leaky Volunteer secondary.

There’s going to be a big problem for the visitors if Tennessee can get out to a hot start.

The third down stops aren’t going to be there on a regular basis, and the Ball State attack doesn’t have the parts to keep up in a firefight. As long as Vol QB Hendon Hooker gets a little bit of time, he should go off.

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What’s Going To Happen

Ball State won’t be a total pushover, but this should be target practice for the Tennessee offense.

Hooker will be sharp on the first few drives, there will be a decent balance to the offense, and Ball State won’t be able to capitalize on enough decent drives to keep up.

Ball State needs to keep this in the high-20s-low 30s, and the Vols won’t oblige.

– All of the CFN Predictions

Tennessee vs Ball State Prediction, Line

Tennessee 47, Ball State 17
Line: Tennessee -32.5, o/u: 67.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 3

Tennessee vs Ball State Must See Rating: 2
5: ‘Billie Jean’
1: Aidan Hutchinson’s rendition of ‘Billie Jean’

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UCF vs South Carolina State Prediction, Game Preview

UCF vs South Carolina State game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 1 game on Thursday, September 1

UCF vs South Carolina State prediction, game preview, how to watch. Week 1, Thursday, September 1

UCF vs South Carolina State How To Watch

Date: Thursday, September 1
Game Time: 7:00 ET
Venue: Bounce House, Orlando, FL
How To Watch: ESPN+
Record: UCF (0-0), South Carolina State (0-0)
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UCF vs South Carolina State Game Preview

Why South Carolina State Will Win

This is a very, very, dangerous Bulldog team that’s as strongly coached as anyone on the UCF slate.

Head coach Buddy Pough has another strong team that’s going to be in the mix for the MEAC title – QB Corey Fields, RB Kendrell Flowers, and WRs Shaquan Davis and Will Vereen are all dangerous – the defense has the front that can get into the backfield and the playmakers to take the ball away.

This should be an improved UCF team, but it’s filling in some spots up front, it needs to transfers to play big roles on a defense that needs to step up at linebacker, and …

Why UCF Will Win

UCF’s running game is going to be a problem.

The offensive front that wasn’t great in pass protection is build to blast away, and it has a healthy and ready-to-roll Isaiah Bowser at running back and Ole Miss transfer John Rhys Plumlee who can move.

The Knights aren’t going to take a ton of big chances here. Yes, South Carolina State will be solid this year on the defensive front, but it should wear down a bit as the game goes on.

On the other side, be shocked if the UCF defense that was decent last year isn’t a whole lot better. Yes, it’s relying on new parts to improve and add depth, but it won’t get pushed too much. The Bulldog O has talent, but it’s going to need to take a slew of chances to get things moving deep.

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What’s Going To Happen

South Carolina State will bring the effort, and it’s going to be a tough out, but UCF will take over up front with a 200-yard rushing day. The ground game will take over after the D comes up with a whole slew of third down stops.

There will be a mid-game lull that allows the Bulldogs to make a little noise, but UCF will pull away in the fourth quarter to make the final score look worse than the game will be – at least for about 2.5 quarters.

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UCF vs South Carolina State Prediction, Line

UCF 45, South Carolina State 16
Line: UCF -37.5, o/u: 57
ATS Confidence out of 5: 2

UCF vs South Carolina State Must See Rating: 1.5
5: ‘Billie Jean’
1: Aidan Hutchinson’s rendition of ‘Billie Jean’

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Missouri vs Louisiana Tech Prediction, Game Preview

Missouri vs Louisiana Tech game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 1 game on Thursday, September 1

Missouri vs Louisiana Tech prediction, game preview, how to watch. Week 1, Thursday, September 1

Missouri vs Louisiana Tech How To Watch

Date: Thursday, September 1
Game Time: 8:00 ET
Venue: Memorial Stadium at Faurot Field, Columbia, MO
How To Watch: ESPNU
Record: Missouri (0-0), Louisiana Tech (0-0)
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Missouri vs Louisiana Tech Game Preview

Why Louisiana Tech Will Win

Here comes the offense.

New head coach Sonny Cumbie will get hs offense to throw and throw some more – former TCU transfer Matthew Downing and Texas Tech transfer Parker McNeil are still battling for the high-profile starting quarterback gig – with the receiving corps good enough to give the Tiger secondary problems.

The Louisiana Tech offensive line spent last year rebuilding, and now the payoff should come with a slew of potential Conference USA all-stars up front. Missouri has the talent on defense, but it has to be far better than the 2021 version. However …

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Why Missouri Will Win

The Louisiana Tech defense has a long, long way to go to be just okay.

The offense will be fine. It might take a little bit – the Mizzou pass rush and defensive front should be a problem for the Bulldogs – but other side of the ball will be all about the pass rush.

The new Louisiana Tech coaching staff will turn everyone loose to get into the backfield, and that means the big plays should be there for the taking. As long as QB Brady Cook gets a little bit of time, he’s got the dangerous playmakers who should get down the field.

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What’s Going To Happen

Louisiana Tech has the parts and experience in place to make this interesting. If the passing game clicks right away, look out.

This might not be the close call the Bulldog 35-34 loss to Mississippi State game to open last year turned out to be, but everyone will be entertained.

The Mizzou lines should be able to do enough to force a win with two good scoring drives in the second half and two big defensive stops, but it’s going to be more of a fight than the SEC side might like.

– All of the CFN Predictions

Missouri vs Louisiana Tech Prediction, Line

Missouri 37, Louisiana Tech 27
Line: Missouri -20.5, o/u: 58.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 3

Missouri vs Louisiana Tech Must See Rating: 2.5
5: ‘Billie Jean’
1: Aidan Hutchinson’s rendition of ‘Billie Jean’

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FIU vs Bryant Prediction, Game Preview

FIU vs Bryant game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 1 game on Thursday, September 1

FIU vs Bryant prediction, game preview, how to watch. Week 1, Thursday, September 1

FIU vs Bryant How To Watch

Date: Thursday, September 1
Game Time: 7:00 ET
Venue: Riccardo Silva Stadium, Miami, FL
How To Watch: ESPN3
Record: FIU (0-0), Bryant (0-0)
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FIU vs Bryant Game Preview

Why Bryant Will Win

FIU is totally starting over, but … it’s close.

New head coach Mike MacIntyre has to build up a team that was among the worst in college football in all phases, with the biggest problem for a game like this the turnover margin.

The Panthers had a massive problem giving the ball away – and didn’t do enough on D to make up for it – and the Bulldogs have to keep that all going.

Bryant was among the best FCS teams last season in turnover margin, the run defense was strong, and there was a good balance to the attack around QB Zevi Eckhaus and RB Fabrice Mukendi. The FIU lines are going to need a bit to come together.

Why FIU Will Win

The coaching will be stronger out of the gate, the transfers are coming in to beef up the options and the depth, and the offense should be far better right away.

Getting Duke transfer Gunnar Holmberg at quarterback is a good start, and the receiving corps should be a strength thanks to the new parts. Lexington Joseph is a good back to work around if the O line can do be just okay.

Bryant will do a lot of things right this season, but it’s not going to crank up the downfield passing attack – it’ll be more careful than explosive. If the FIU defense can force a slew of third-and-longs, it should get the job done.

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What’s Going To Happen

FIU will match its 2021 win total after Week 1.

Bryant will be steady, and again, the turnovers will play a big role – FIU can NOT be -2 or worse in this – but the offense will take over early, the defense will settle in after halftime, and a relatively tight game will bust open early in the fourth quarter.

– All of the CFN Predictions

FIU vs Bryant Prediction, Line

FIU 37, Bryant 17
Line: FIU -17, o/u: 53.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 3

FIU vs Bryant Must See Rating: 1.5
5: ‘Billie Jean’
1: Aidan Hutchinson’s rendition of ‘Billie Jean’

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Northern Illinois vs Eastern Illinois Prediction, Game Preview

Northern Illinois vs Eastern Illinois game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 1 game on Thursday, September 1

Northern Illinois vs Eastern Illinois prediction, game preview, how to watch. Week 1, Thursday, September 1

Northern Illinois vs Eastern Illinois How To Watch

Date: Thursday, September 1
Game Time: 8:00 ET
Venue: Huskie Stadium, DeKalb, IL
How To Watch: ESPN+
Record: Northern Illinois (0-0), Eastern Illinois (0-0)
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Northern Illinois vs Eastern Illinois Game Preview

Why Eastern Illinois Will Win

The Panther defense returns enough talent to be much, much better.

Depending on the alignment, 11 starters should return on a D that was terrific at coming up with tackles for loss, was second in the Ohio Valley Conference in total defense, and did a nice job of taking the ball away.

LB Colin Bohanek is a playmaker, the all-star combination of Tim Varga and Jordan Miles will make plenty of things happen up front, and …

Why Northern Illinois Will Win

Eastern Illinois is all but starting over in several ways under new head coach Chris Wilkerson.

The offense that struggled throughout the 1-10 season only returns four starters, it has to find a way to keep the turnovers to a minimum and the chains moving, and that defense that has a ton of experience doesn’t have the bulk to hold up against the Northern Illinois ground game.

The Huskies have one of the best offensive fronts in the MAC, veteran QB Rocky Lombardi and the passing game should have time to work, and the defense that still needs time and seasoning after a rough two years should be able to use this as a true tune-up.

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What’s Going To Happen

Northern Illinois will come up with enough offensive balance throughout to steadily keep pulling away.

Eastern Illinois has to win the turnover margin by at last three, it needs to find something steady on offense that works, and … that’s not happening.

This will be the game that gives NIU fans hope that the youth movement of last year on defense will payoff big.

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Northern Illinois vs Eastern Illinois Prediction, Line

Northern Illinois 44, Eastern Illinois 13
Line: Northern Illinois -30.5, o/u: 50
ATS Confidence out of 5: 1.5

Northern Illinois vs Eastern Illinois Must See Rating: 1
5: ‘Billie Jean’
1: Aidan Hutchinson’s rendition of ‘Billie Jean’

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Fresno State vs Cal Poly Prediction, Game Preview

Fresno State vs Cal Poly game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 1 game on Thursday, September 1

Fresno State vs Cal Poly prediction, game preview, how to watch. Week 1, Thursday, September 1

Fresno State vs Cal Poly How To Watch

Date: Thursday, September 1
Game Time: 10:30 ET
Venue: FS1
How To Watch: Bulldog Stadium, Fresno, CA
Record: Fresno State (0-0), Cal Poly (0-0)
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Fresno State vs Cal Poly Game Preview

Why Cal Poly Will Win

The Mustangs have to get the pass rush going.

There wasn’t a whole lot that went right last season, but there were just enough defensive plays behind the line to matter. They might not generate a ton of sacks, but they can pressure the Fresno State backfield enough to force mistakes.

The Bulldogs might have come up with a big offensive season, but they also got hit with too many penalties and turned the ball over a bit too often. Cal Poly needs as many breaks as possible because …

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Why Fresno State Will Win

The Mustangs aren’t going to get enough going offensively to keep up.

They might have a slew of parts back, but the 2021 Cal Poly O couldn’t run a lick, threw way too many interceptions, and averaged just 15.4 points per game.

It might take a little while for Fresno State to get up to speed, Cal Poly won’t come up with the defensive stops needed to change the game. As long as Bulldog QB Jake Haener gets a little bit of time, he’ll keep the chains moving.

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What’s Going To Happen

It’s a light scrimmage for Fresno State in the return of head coach Jeff Tedford after a few years away from the program.

With Oregon State and at USC up next, the Bulldogs need to get the timing down, the pass rush should get a chance to shine against a leaky Cal Poly line, and the final score will be whatever Tedford wants it to be.

It might not be the 63-10 wipeout of last year, but the Mustangs won’t force enough mistakes to keep this too much closer.

– All of the CFN Predictions

Fresno State vs Cal Poly Prediction, Line

Fresno State 52, Cal Poly 13
Line: Fresno State -33.5, o/u: 59.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 3

Fresno State vs Cal Poly Must See Rating: 1
5: ‘Billie Jean’
1: Aidan Hutchinson’s rendition of ‘Billie Jean’

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Wake Forest vs VMI Prediction, Game Preview

Wake Forest vs VMI game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 1 game on Thursday, September 1

Wake Forest vs VMI prediction, game preview, how to watch. Week 1, Thursday, September 1

Wake Forest vs VMI How To Watch

Date: Thursday, September 1
Game Time: 7:30 ET
Venue: Truist Field, Winston-Salem, NC
How To Watch: ACC Network
Record: Wake Forest (0-0), VMI (0-0)
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Wake Forest vs VMI Game Preview

Why VMI Will Win

How much has the Wake Forest defense improved?

It struggled last year – to be nice – against the teams that could run, and VMI will try to get its ground game going early with leading rusher Korey Bridy back working behind a decent front five.

QB Seth Morgan threw too many picks, but he did a good job of keeping the chains moving. This might not be a high-octane powerhouse of an attack, but the balance will be there, the defense should get a few good plays out of a secondary coming off a solid 2021, and …

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Why Wake Forest Will Win

The VMI pass rush won’t be there, and that’s going to quickly turn into a big, big problem.

The Demon Deacons need this game to break in QB Michael Griffis – with star Sam Hartman out indefinitely with a non-football related medical condition – and he should get plenty of time to work. The O will keep going fast, it’ll keep the Keydets on their heels, and there’s a good chance it puts this away after a few drives if everything works right.

As decent as the VMI offense will be this season, it’s going to dominate the clock. Against Wake Forest, taking advantage of the time of possession battle is a must, but that’s not happening here.

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What’s Going To Happen

Hartman is a star for the attack, but the Wake Forest offense has the parts to keep on moving until he gets back.

The Demon Deacons will win on the lines, they’ll be balanced when they need to be, and they won’t take any big chances – they won’t need to.

VMI will come up with a few scoring drives, but not nearly enough of them to keep up with the pace Wake Forest will set right away.

– All of the CFN Predictions

Wake Forest vs VMI Prediction, Line

Wake Forest 48, VMI 13
Line: Wake Forest -32, o/u: 67.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 2

Wake Forest vs VMI Must See Rating: 1.5
5: ‘Billie Jean’
1: Aidan Hutchinson’s rendition of ‘Billie Jean’

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Minnesota vs New Mexico State Prediction, Game Preview

Minnesota vs New Mexico State game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 1 game on Thursday, September 1

Minnesota vs New Mexico State prediction, game preview, how to watch. Week 1, Thursday, September 1

Minnesota vs New Mexico State How To Watch

Date: Thursday, September 1
Game Time: 9:00 ET
Venue: Huntington Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
How To Watch: BTN
Record: Minnesota (0-0), New Mexico State (0-1)
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Minnesota vs New Mexico State Game Preview

Why New Mexico State Will Win

The Aggies already have a warm-up game under their belt.

They weren’t bad in the 23-12 loss to Nevada – the defense did a nice job of holding up, was solid against the Wolf Pack passing game – there wasn’t anything happening deep – and was in it until late.

Former Gopher head coach Jerry Kill is facing his old program, and his team will try to replace the same style with a tough running game that controls the clock. That didn’t work against Nevada, but that’s still the goal.

Minnesota has no problem grinding games down a bit, and that might fit into New Mexico State’s plan to make this a battle.

Minnesota’s defense didn’t come up with enough plays in the backfield last season, but …

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Why Minnesota Will Win

The Gophers should be a rock against the run.

A few transfers are helping out the established starters, and it should all work against a New Mexico State offense that’s going to try pounding away, but will struggle to get too much going. The Aggies managed just 3.4 yards per carry against Nevada, and they’re not going to have the passing attack to open it up deep.

The focus will be on the other side and the return of RB Mohamad Ibrahim from a torn Achilles tendon. He and Trey Potts should be able to rumble at will as the revamped offensive line gets time to jell.

New Mexico State’s front three should be better, but it has a long way to go after allowing close to 200 rushing yards per game. It gave up 170 yards to the 1-2 punt of Toa Tau and Devonte Lee, and now it’s about to get hit a whole lot harder.

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What’s Going To Happen

Will Minnesota show up?

It almost always wins the layup non-conference games under PJ Fleck – the gack against Bowling Green last season was the exception – but it has a weird way of needing to work WAY too hard in games that should be easy.

It struggled against Miami University last year, had to push to get by South Dakota State, Fresno State, and Georgia Southern in 2019, and …

It beat New Mexico State 48-10 in 2018. There won’t be a problem here with the balanced offense taking over after two drives.

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Minnesota vs New Mexico State Prediction, Line

Minnesota 44, New Mexico State 10
Line: Minnesota -36.5, o/u: 53.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 1.5

Minnesota vs New Mexico State Must See Rating: 2
5: ‘Billie Jean’
1: Aidan Hutchinson’s rendition of ‘Billie Jean’

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Toledo vs LIU Prediction, Game Preview

Toledo vs LIU game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 1 game on Thursday, September 1

Toledo vs LIU prediction, game preview, how to watch. Week 1, Thursday, September 1

Toledo vs LIU How To Watch

Date: Thursday, September 1
Game Time: 7:00 ET
Venue: Glass Bowl, Toledo, OH
How To Watch: ESPN3
Record: Toledo (0-0), LIU (0-0)
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Toledo vs LIU Game Preview

Why LIU Will Win

The Sharks will be careful with the ball.

Toledo led the nation in fewest turnovers – they only gave it away seven times – and isn’t likely to give away a slew of easy chances. It’s going to be a hard enough game for LIU, and forget about it if it’s -2 or worse in turnover margin.

The offense can work around the running of Jonathan DeBique to try controlling the clock a bit. Toledo’s defense might have been among the best in the MAC last year – and should be strong again – but time of possession didn’t matter to the team. It’s up to the Shark offense to work the clock, shorten the game, and keep the ball for at least 35 minutes.

But …

Why Toledo Will Win

In theory the Sharks will control the ball and slow things down, but they won’t be good enough on third downs to make that happen.

LIU isn’t going to do much to push the ball down the field, and the O in general will have a hard time consistently moving the ball.

Toledo’s offense should be able to treat this as a live scrimmage.

It needs to get a slew of new receivers in sync with QB Dequan Finn, and O line has to be better in pass protection, and …

It’s all going to work just fine. Toledo should have enough offense to name its score.

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What’s Going To Happen

The Rockets will do whatever they want to.

Going back to 2014, Toledo has averaged 51 points in the six games against FCS teams. It’s about to hit that with ease as it gets out to a hot start and keeps on rolling through the third. LIU won’t have nearly enough offense to keep up.

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Toledo vs LIU Prediction, Line

Toledo 54, LIU 10
Line: Toledo -45.5, o/u: 54.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 2

Toledo vs LIU Must See Rating: 1
5: ‘Billie Jean’
1: Aidan Hutchinson’s rendition of ‘Billie Jean’

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Mountain West Preseason Predictions For Every Game: Preview 2022

Mountain West predictions for every team and every game in the 2022 college football season

With all the chatter in the college football world about expansion and realignment – the Mountain West is deep in the rumor mix with a whole lot of possibilities – there’s still a 2022 season to play. How should it all shape up in the Mountain West?

Beyond just seeing if the Pac-12 and Big 12 are interested, there’s one huge change – the divisions are gone.

The conference has several strong teams, and the two best will play for the championship.

It’s a free for all among the teams to get into the top spots, but the schedules stay intact. There’s a slight imbalance with the stronger teams in what used to be in the West Division facing each other, but they would’ve had to do that anyway.

How should the season go and where is everyone projected to finish? Here are the preseason predictions for all the Mountain West teams.

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2022 Mountain West Preseason Predictions

1. Boise State
T2. Fresno State*
T2. San Diego State
T4. Air Force
T4. Utah State
T6. Colorado State
T6. Wyoming
T8. Hawaii
T8. Nevada
T8. San Jose State
11. UNLV
12. New Mexico
*Fresno State predicted to beat San Diego State in their head-to-head matchup.

Air Force Falcons

2022 Preseason Prediction: 7-5
2022 Mountain West Prediction: 5-3
2021: 10-3, Prediction: 7-5
2020: 3-3, 2019: 11-2, 2018: 5-7

Sept 3 Northern Iowa W
Sept 10 Colorado  L
Sept 17 at Wyoming  L
Sept 24 Nevada W
Oct 1 Navy W
Oct 8 at Utah State  L
Oct 15 at UNLV W
Oct 22 Boise State W
Oct 29 OPEN DATE
Nov 5 vs Army (in Arlington, TX)  L
Nov 12 New Mexico W
Nov 19 Colorado State W
Nov 26 at San Diego State  L
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Boise State Broncos

2022 Preseason Prediction: 10-2
2022 Mountain West Prediction: 7-1
2021: 7-5, Prediction: 8-4
2020: 5-2, 2019: 12-2, 2018: 10-3

Sept 3 at Oregon State L
Sept 10 at New Mexico W
Sept 17 UT Martin W
Sept 24 at UTEP W
Oct 1 San Diego State W
Oct 8 Fresno State W
Oct 15 OPEN DATE
Oct 22 at Air Force L
Oct 29 Colorado State W
Nov 5 BYU W
Nov 12 at Nevada W
Nov 19 at Wyoming W
Nov 26 Utah State W
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Colorado State Rams

2022 Preseason Prediction: 6-6
2022 Mountain West Prediction: 4-4
2021: 3-9, Prediction: 5-7
2020: 1-3, 2019: 4-8, 2018: 3-9

Sept 3 at Michigan  L
Sept 10 Middle Tennessee W
Sept 17 at Washington State  L
Sept 24 Sacramento State W
Oct 1 OPEN DATE
Oct 8 at Nevada  L
Oct 15 Utah State W
Oct 22 Hawaii W
Oct 29 at Boise State  L
Nov 5 at San Jose State  L
Nov 12 Wyoming W
Nov 19 at Air Force  L
Nov 26 New Mexico W
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Fresno State Bulldogs

2022 Preseason Prediction: 9-3
2022 Mountain West Prediction: 6-2
2021: 10-3, Prediction: 6-6
2020: 3-3, 2019: 4-8, 2018: 12-2

Sept 3 Cal Poly W
Sept 10 Oregon State W
Sept 17 at USC  L
Sept 24 OPEN DATE
Oct 1 at UConn W
Oct 8 at Boise State  L
Oct 15 San Jose State W
Oct 22 at New Mexico W
Oct 29 San Diego State W
Nov 5 Hawaii W
Nov 12 at UNLV W
Nov 19 at Nevada  L
Nov 26 Wyoming W
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Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors

2022 Preseason Prediction: 6-7
2022 Mountain West Prediction: 3-5
2021: 6-7, Prediction: 7-6
2020: 5-4, 2019: 10-5, 2018: 8-6

Aug 27 Vanderbilt  L
Sept 3 WKU W
Sept 10 at Michigan  L
Sept 17 Duquesne W
Sept 24 at New Mexico State W
Oct 1 OPEN DATE
Oct 8 at San Diego State  L
Oct 15 Nevada W
Oct 22 at Colorado State  L
Oct 29 Wyoming W
Nov 5 at Fresno State  L
Nov 12 Utah State  L
Nov 19 UNLV W
Nov 26 at San Jose State  L
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Nevada Wolf Pack

2022 Preseason Prediction: 6-6
2022 Mountain West Prediction: 3-5
2021: 8-5, Prediction: 8-4
2020: 7-2, 2019: 7-6, 2018: 8-5

Aug 27 at New Mexico State W
Sept 3 Texas State W
Sept 10 Incarnate Word W
Sept 17 at Iowa  L
Sept 24 at Air Force  L
Oct 1 OPEN DATE
Oct 8 Colorado State W
Oct 15 at Hawaii  L
Oct 22 San Diego State  L
Oct 29 at San Jose State W
Nov 5 OPEN DATE
Nov 12 Boise State  L
Nov 19 Fresno State W
Nov 26 at UNLV  L
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New Mexico Lobos

2022 Preseason Prediction: 3-9
2022 Mountain West Prediction: 0-8
2021: 3-9, Prediction: 5-7
2020: 2-5, 2019: 2-10, 2018: 3-9

Sept 3 Maine W
Sept 10 Boise State  L
Sept 17 UTEP W
Sept 24 at LSU  L
Oct 1 at UNLV  L
Oct 8 Wyoming  L
Oct 15 at New Mexico State W
Oct 22 Fresno State  L
Oct 29 OPEN DATE
Nov 5 at Utah State  L
Nov 12 at Air Force  L
Nov 19 San Diego State  L
Nov 26 at Colorado State  L
New Mexico 2022 Preview
New Mexico 10 Best Players
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San Diego State Aztecs

2022 Preseason Prediction: 9-3
2022 Mountain West Prediction: 6-2
2021: 12-2, Prediction: 8-4
2020: 4-4, 2019: 10-3, 2018: 7-6

Sept 3 Arizona W
Sept 10 Idaho State W
Sept 17 at Utah  L
Sept 24 Toledo W
Oct 1 at Boise State  L
Oct 8 Hawaii W
Oct 15 OPEN DATE
Oct 22 at Nevada W
Oct 29 at Fresno State  L
Nov 5 UNLV W
Nov 12 San Jose State W
Nov 19 at New Mexico W
Nov 26 Air Force W
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San Jose State Spartans

2022 Preseason Prediction: 6-6
2022 Mountain West Prediction: 3-5
2021: 5-7, Prediction: 9-3
2020: 7-1, 2019: 5-7, 2018: 1-11

Sept 3 Portland State W
Sept 10 at Auburn  L
Sept 17 OPEN DATE
Sept 24 Western Michigan W
Oct 1 at Wyoming  L
Oct 8 UNLV W
Oct 15 at Fresno State  L
Oct 22 at New Mexico State W
Oct 29 Nevada  L
Nov 5 Colorado State W
Nov 12 at San Diego State  L
Nov 19 at Utah State  L
Nov 26 Hawaii W
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UNLV Rebels

2022 Preseason Prediction: 4-8
2022 Mountain West Prediction: 2-6
2021: 2-10, Prediction: 3-9
2020: 0-6, 2019: 4-8, 2018: 4-8

Sept 3 Idaho State W
Sept 10 at Cal  L
Sept 17 North Texas W
Sept 24 at Utah State  L
Oct 1 New Mexico W
Oct 8 at San Jose State  L
Oct 15 Air Force  L
Oct 22 at Notre Dame  L
Oct 29 OPEN DATE
Nov 5 at San Diego State  L
Nov 12 Fresno State  L
Nov 19 at Hawaii  L
Nov 26 Nevada W
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Utah State Aggies

2022 Preseason Prediction: 7-5
2022 Mountain West Prediction: 5-3
2021: 11-3, Prediction: 4-8
2020: 1-5, 2019: 7-6, 2018: 11-2

Aug 27 UConn W
Sept 3 at Alabama  L
Sept 10 Weber State W
Sept 17 OPEN DATE
Sept 24 UNLV W
Sept 30 at BYU  L
Oct 8 Air Force W
Oct 15 at Colorado State  L
Oct 22 at Wyoming  L
Oct 29 OPEN DATE
Nov 5 New Mexico W
Nov 12 at Hawaii W
Nov 19 San Jose State W
Nov 26 at Boise State  L
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Wyoming Cowboys

2022 Preseason Prediction: 6-6
2022 Mountain West Prediction: 4-4
2021: 7-6, Prediction: 7-5
2020: 2-4, 2019: 8-5, 2018: 6-6

Aug 27 at Illinois  L
Sept 3 Tulsa W
Sept 10 Northern Colorado W
Sept 17 Air Force W
Sept 24 at BYU  L
Oct 1 San Jose State W
Oct 8 at New Mexico W
Oct 15 OPEN DATE
Oct 22 Utah State W
Oct 29 at Hawaii  L
Nov 5 OPEN DATE
Nov 12 at Colorado State  L
Nov 19 Boise State  L
Nov 26 at Fresno State  L
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