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Mountain West Wire Game of the Week Simulation: UNLV at Air Force

Mountain West Wire Game of the Week Simulation: UNLV at Air Force The NCAA 14 Video Game Predicts Air Force over UNLV 16-13 Contact/Follow @PSeanU1 & @MWCwire For those new to our simulations, we use the College Football Revamped version of EA …

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Mountain West Wire Game of the Week Simulation: UNLV at Air Force

The NCAA 14 Video Game Predicts Air Force over UNLV 16-13

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For those new to our simulations, we use the College Football Revamped version of EA Sports NCAA14, with updated 2024 rosters. There is no user impact, just a computer simulation of the given teams.

Last week our simulation favored Wyoming over UNLV by a score of 31-14. As you should know by now, things certainly didn’t play out that way on the field, as the Rebels nearly flipped that score, hammering the Pokes 34-14.

This weeks featured game reflects the matchup with the most consequence in the Mountain West Conference in week 12, as UNLV visits Colorado Springs, to play Air Force.

Contrary to reality of late, our simulation favored the Falcons, beating UNLV 16-13. The only thing as surprising as the score favoring Air Force would be the statistics behind it. The Reb’s held Air Force under 100 yards rushing for the game, while grinding out for 119 on the ground of their own. The thing more surprising here was Jensen Jones throwing for over 200 yards.

Keeping with the theme of turnovers, the Falcons couldn’t catch a break even in the sim as they coughed the ball up twice. Despite winning the turnover battle 2-0 and holding the Falcons to just over 90 yards rushing, UNLV still couldn’t win this game. The most notable reason would have to be the opposing defense.

I don’t know if this will be reflective of the result or even close on the scoreboard for Saturday’s game, but you have to believe with those stat lines we are going to be looking at a pretty emphatic victory for the Rebels.

When these two teams meet on the field Saturday, the likelihood of a spot in the Mountain West Championship game is at stake. Hopefully we have as competitive game as our simulation suggests.

If you have a strong opinion on who should be our featured simulation next week, let us hear about it @MWCwire. 

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Mountain West Wire Game of the Week Simulation: UNLV vs. Wyoming

Mountain West Wire Game of the Week Simulation: UNLV vs. Wyoming The NCAA 14 Video Game Says Wyoming drops the Reb’s 31-14 Contact/Follow @PSeanU1 & @MWCwire For those new to our simulations, we use the College Football Revamped version of EA Sports …

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Mountain West Wire Game of the Week Simulation: UNLV vs. Wyoming

The NCAA 14 Video Game Says Wyoming drops the Reb’s 31-14

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For those new to our simulations, we use the College Football Revamped version of EA Sports NCAA14, with updated 2024 rosters. There is no user impact, just a computer simulation of the given teams.

Last week our simulation favored Fresno State of Boise State by a score of 21-20. While Saturday’s game played out to a different score on the field, the end result matched our sim for the first time over the past five weeks!

In this Friday’s matchup between UNLV and Wyoming, both teams are going to hope for better redzone results than were experienced in this weeks simulation. Despite scoring 31 points, Wyoming scored on just one of their five trips to the red zone. No better, UNLV scored twice on their seven trips inside the 20. The result was a 31-14 victory for the visiting Cowboys.

With no turnovers on either side and very comparable passing numbers, the final score is a little headscratching. While Andrew Peasley had a solid game throwing the ball, Harrison Waylee was the real difference maker, accruing over 100 yards on the ground for the Pokes. The Reb’s weren’t able to must 70 on the ground as a team.

The biggest difference was in special teams, and that was despite just one field goal attempt all game. Punt returns and field position are what really helped propel Wyoming in this one.

These are two good Mountain West teams meeting on Friday night. Let’s see if the outcome on the field resembles the simulation this week!

If you have a strong opinion on who should be our featured simulation next week, let us hear about it @MWCwire. 

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Mountain West Wire Game of the Week Simulation: Fresno State vs. Boise State

Mountain West Wire Game of the Week Simulation: Fresno State vs. Boise State The NCAA 14 Video Game Says Fresno State tops Boise 21-20 Contact/Follow @PSeanU1 & @MWCwire For those new to our simulations, we use the C ollege Football Revamped version …

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Mountain West Wire Game of the Week Simulation: Fresno State vs. Boise State

The NCAA 14 Video Game Says Fresno State tops Boise 21-20

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For those new to our simulations, we use the College Football Revamped version of EA Sports NCAA14, with updated 2024 rosters. There is no user impact, just a computer simulation of the given teams.

Last week saw UNLV eek one out over Fresno State in our simulation. However, when the two actually met on the gridiron, it was Fresno coming away with the win in a thriller.

For the second week in a row, the losing team of the prior weeks simulated matchup gets a shot at redemption. This time, it’s the Fresno State Bulldogs who are coming off a loss in our simulation to UNLV, to now face Boise State. And it was sweet victory the second time around for the Bulldogs! Mikey Keene outdueled Taylen Green, tossing three tuddies to help secure the victory.

The simulation didn’t implore a quarterback rotation like you’ll probably see from Boise this week, it was Taylen Green the whole way. Ironically, Green was pretty effective throwing the ball for nearly 300 yards, but had two costly turnovers.

Just as surprising was the ability of Fresno State to outgain the Broncos on the ground. I’m not sure many would expect that assuming Ashton Jeanty is in the lineup, but that’s why we love the simulations- expect the unexpected!

This marks the fourth consecutive week that our simulation winner has lost the matchup on the field. With the exception of our sim reflecting Air Force being blown out by Wyoming, every game has been close. Each of these games have also played out similarly on the field, with all four games being coming down to a single score difference.

If you have a strong opinion on who should be our featured simulation next week, let us hear about it @MWCwire. 

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Mountain West Wire Game of the Week Simulation: UNLV at Fresno State

Mountain West Wire Game of the Week Simulation: UNLV at Fresno State The NCAA 14 Video Game Says UNLV defeats Fresno State 28-13 Contact/Follow @PSeanU1 & @MWCwire UNLV got a mulligan after being featured in last weeks simulation, where they lost to …

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Mountain West Wire Game of the Week Simulation: UNLV at Fresno State

The NCAA 14 Video Game Says UNLV defeats Fresno State 28-13

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UNLV got a mulligan after being featured in last weeks simulation, where they lost to Colorado State 31-21. For the second week in a row, UNLV is center stage playing a top Mountain West opponent in week nine. This Saturday, the UNLV Rebels travel West to take on the Fresno State Bulldogs at Valley Children’s Stadium.

With their second crack at a simulation victory, UNLV came away with a W by defeating the Bulldogs 28-13. Mikey Keane and the Fresno offense left much to be desired coming away empty handed on half of their redzone appearances (2/4) and barely clearing 240 yards of total offense. Keane in particular was just 14/32 for 161 yards. Not what the Bulldog faithful have come to expect from this offense.

The Reb’s were able to get a good balance between the rushing attack and pass game. Courtney Reese cleared 100 yards on the ground with two tudd’s, while Doug Brumfield (who started in this simulation) chipped in just under 190 through the air. The UNLV defense did their part, forcing the games lone turnover courtesy of Cam Oliver, and largely limiting Fresno’s offense.

It will be interesting to see how this one really plays out Saturday, as this matchup could have serious implications on who will be playing in the Mountain West Championship game.

If you  have a strong opinion on who should be our featured simulation next week, let us hear about it @MWCwire. 

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Mountain West Wire Game of the Week Simulation: Air Force vs. Wyoming

undefined[jwplayer TtpJIvlc-sNi3MVSU] Mountain West Wire Game of the Week Simulation: Air Force vs. Wyoming The NCAA 14 Video Game Says Air Force Pays Miserably Against Wyoming, Losing 14-7 Contact/Follow @PSeanU1 & @MWCwire Fans of Wyoming will …

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Mountain West Wire Game of the Week Simulation: Air Force vs. Wyoming

The NCAA 14 Video Game Says Air Force Pays Miserably Against Wyoming, Losing 14-7

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Fans of Wyoming will enjoy this outcome! The Cowboys hold a very sloppy Air Force team to just seven points in our NCAA14 simulation of this Saturday’s big matchup.

For those new to our simulations, we use the College Football Revamped version of EA Sports NCAA14, with updated 2024 rosters. There is no user impact, just a computer simulation of the given teams.

It’s pretty amazing that the score wasn’t far worse than 14-7 quite honestly. Air Force turned the ball over five times, four of which were fumbles, three coming from their star running back, John Lee Eldridge. Add in an interception from Zac Larrier, prior to exiting the game with injury, and you pretty much have the signature nightmare recipe for the Falcons.

Wyoming on the other hand had a stat line that pretty closely resembled what we’ve come to expect from Craig Bohl’s bunch. A stingy defense that gives the team a chance to win. And a run heavy offense, that got less than 100 yards chipped in from the passing game. Just the way you would draw it up, right Poke’s fans!?

Interesting enough, we left Wyoming’s biggest offensive weapon, Harrison Waylee in for this one, despite being questionable for Saturday’s game. The running back definitely was a difference maker, rushing for yards than any tandem of ball carriers for Air Force. A truly dreadful showing from the Falcons in this one.

The Air Force faithful will not be pleased if the Falcons cough the ball up five times in their primetime showdown with Wyoming. Both of these teams have legit defenses, so don’t be surprised if the scoring total isn’t all that different from what we saw on the simulation.

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Simulating the Commanders’ Classic: Air Force vs. Army

The Commanders’ Classic will be played between Army and Air Force at Globe Life Field in Arlington.

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Simulating the Commanders’ Classic: Air Force vs. Army

The NCAA 14 Video Game Says Air Force loses to Army 26-7

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The sim has spoken, and it’s not good news for the Air Force faithful. According to the simulated game efforts via the NCAA Football video game, the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy eludes Colorado Spring’s for yet another season. Not only did the Falcons lose to their rivals from West Point, but it came in pretty dominant fashion, falling 26-7. A far cry from the favor the simulation showed the them in their matchup against Navy earlier this year.

Getting held to just seven points, the Air Force offense was shut down by Army. I guess the simulation scenario didn’t get the news that Jeff Monken’s defense was supposed to be about as bad as it gets when defending the run. Not so much, as the Black Knights held Air Force to just 84 rush yards on the day! Offensively, Army had their way as well, rolling up a total yards advantage  to the tune of 341-189. If that were to happen, this could realistically wind up being the final score.

Not surprising, the players of the game were Andre Carter II and Tyhier Tyler for Army. Haaziq Daniels and T.D. Blackmon were the standouts for the Falcons. Quarterback and linebacker play impacting the outcome, is to be expected when you look at these two teams.

The turnover advantage also went to Army, which has been the case in recent years when they’ve met on the field. And while the difference on the scoreboard has been far more marginal, the results have been pretty much the same. Turnovers are not your friend Air Force!

Thankfully, these are just simulations, and the real results have to be rendered on the field. If your interested in checking out our real preview for the Commanders’ Classic game, check it out here.

We had some fun using the simulation again, please give us some feedback if this is something you’d like to see more of with other Mountain West matchups @MWCWire.

Additionally, if your not familiar with the game used for the simulation or the awesome work done by the College Football Revamped team, check them out @CFBRevamped. Everything they put out is free, and has kept the old EA Sports NCAA Football 14 game alive and well. Paired with a team of roster editors, the game is up to date players, teams (including new FBS member James Madison University), stadiums and other features.

 

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