Last season, the Hotline published weekly ‘Best of the West’ power ratings that considered not only Pac-12 teams but those in the Mountain West and Brigham Young. The exercise was so popular that we’re adding a MW-specific column to our array of offerings this season. (All times Pacific) 1. Air Force (6-0/4-0) Last week: 3 Result: beat Wyoming 34-27 Next up: at Navy (9 a.m. on … [Read more...] about Mountain West power ratings: Air Force takes the top spot as Boise State drops
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Tired of watching the Broncos lose? You’ve got options in Colorado.
What’s a football-loving Coloradan to do? A Denver Post reader recently left a voicemail for the staff taking issue with the front page of Sunday’s sports section. “CU losing,” the caller said, sounding fully fed up. “Broncos shouldn’t even be playing. … CU and the Broncos should not even be covered until they manage to win a game.” A little stern, but I’ve received much … [Read more...] about Tired of watching the Broncos lose? You’ve got options in Colorado.
Air Force overcomes late turnovers, takes down Wyoming to remain unbeaten
Air Force picked the wrong time to start turning the ball over. But the Falcons picked the right time to turn the Wyoming Cowboys back. Air Force made a critical defensive stop with its back against the wall and the score tied late in the fourth quarter, then John Lee Eldridge III broke free for a 58-yard touchdown run to send the Falcons to a dramatic 34-27 win over Wyoming on … [Read more...] about Air Force overcomes late turnovers, takes down Wyoming to remain unbeaten
AP college football poll, Week 8: Air Force ranked for 1st time since 2019
Washington moved up to No. 5 on Sunday in The Associated Press college football poll, the Huskies’ best ranking in six years, after a thrilling victory against Oregon and unbeaten Air Force was ranked for the first time since 2019. The top four teams in the country were unchanged after No. 1 Georgia, No. 2 Michigan, No. 3 Ohio State and No. 4 Florida State all won Saturday in … [Read more...] about AP college football poll, Week 8: Air Force ranked for 1st time since 2019
Larrier, Michel lead Air Force to 49-10 romp over San Diego State
AIR FORCE ACADEMY — Zac Larrier threw two long touchdown passes, Emmanuel Michel added a pair of touchdown runs and Air Force cruised to a 49-10 victory over San Diego State on Saturday night. Neither team scored until Jalen Mayden directed a 17-play, 80-yard drive, capped off with his 21-yard touchdown pass to Joshua Nicholson to give San Diego State (2-4, 0-2 Mountain West … [Read more...] about Larrier, Michel lead Air Force to 49-10 romp over San Diego State