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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

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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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The triumphant return: EA Sports to bring back CFB video game

After a six-year hiatus, EA Sports’ college football video game is back. Details here.

What a beautiful day!

After a six-year hiatus, EA Sports’ college football video game is back. The company released a statement today announcing plans for the popular game’s return.

“We’ve heard from the millions of passionate fans requesting the return of college football video games,” said Cam Weber, EA Sports EVP and GM. “We love the energy, tradition and pageantry of college football and I am beyond thrilled to say we are back in development. We have a lot of really exciting work ahead of us, and a great team that is eager to bring a new game to players in the next couple of years.”

The last game was released in 2013 and featured then Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson on the cover. Production stopped when EA Sports agreed to pay a $40 million dollar lawsuit that was filed by former UCLA basketball player Ed O’Bannon over use of name, image and likeness.

There is no timetable for the game’s return just yet, but because the franchise was so popular among sports gamers and football fans alike, when the company made its announcement today, people were ecstatic. Even former UGA great D.J. Shockley got in on the celebration.

Now, whether the game will feature image and likeness of current college football players is yet to be known. EA Sports said that they are moving forward without those aspects, because current NCAA rules prohibit paying players to use their names, images and likenesses in the game.

But those rules are set to change sometime in the next year as the NCAA works to change rules due to pressure from state and federal lawmakers, seemingly opening the door for a possibility of name, image and likeness use in the future.

I don’t know about you, but you can catch me on the couch with a controller in my hands as soon as the game is released.

 

Former Bulldogs Brandon Boykin and Chris Burnette joined “UGA Football Live with J.C. Shelton” to talk Dawgs, their new podcast and more! Listen here for lots of laughs!

Michigan State QB Rocky Lombardi to play virtual home opener Friday on NCAA Football 14

Michigan State Football quarterback Rocky Lombardi will play MSU’s home opener on Friday.

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Michigan State quarterback Rocky Lombardi has been waiting for his big opportunity to lead the Spartans for a while now, and he’s going to have to wait a little longer to do it in person. However, he can do still do it virtually on his Xbox 360 in NCAA Football 14.

MSU was supposed to open their season this weekend against Minnesota. Of course, the Big Ten season is currently postponed, so, instead, Lombardi is going to be doing a virtual opening game against Minnesota in the beloved college football video game from EA Sports.

The thumbnail shows Mitchell Crawford on a kickoff, so it would appear that Lombardi recreated the Spartans roster in the game.

Lombardi will play the game live on YouTube tomorrow at 3:45pm ET. Here is the link.

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