The top spot was very competitive and there are five teams that earned a first place vote with Air Force, Boise State, Fresno State, Utah State, and San Diego State.
12. Hawaii
Giving up over 60 points to Vanderbilt is not a good look.
11. Wyoming
Offense and defense failed to show up in its road loss to Illinois.
10. New Mexico
The Lobos open up the season vs. Maine with a chance to start 1-0.
9. UNLV
Fifty-Two points is a great way to start the season and who cares it was against Idaho State.
8. Nevada
It wasn’t overly amazing on offense but the Ken Wilson era got off to a great start on defense with a win over New Mexico State.
7. Colorado State
Will Jay Norvell‘s offense get off to a hot start or take its time to get going?
6. San Jose State
Can the offense gel with new transfers mixed in and can this team bounce back after a sluggish 2021 season?
5. Utah State (Two first-place votes)
The Aggies weren’t as dominant as most felt they should have been during its close win over UConn. Yet, a win is a win for the defending conference champions.
4. Boise State (One first-place votes)
Is the Broncos mystique fading?
3. San Diego State (Three first-place votes)
A new transfer quarterback in Braxton Burmister the answer under center for the Aztecs.
2. Air Force (One first-place vote)
The Falcons offense needs to find their one deep threat at wide receiver with Micah Davis no longer on the team. The ground game will be pristine as usual.
1. Fresno State (Three first-place votes)
Jake Haener to Jalen Cropper might be the best offensive connection in the country.
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