Mountain West Conference Loses Five Teams to PAC-12, Including Boise State and Utah State

Game outlook

The Mountain West Conference has suffered significant losses as five teams have defected to the PAC-12, including Boise State and Utah State. Boise State's move to the PAC-12 was expected due to its football program's history and iconic blue field. Despite still playing under the Mountain West banner for their upcoming matchup, both Boise State and Utah State will soon join the PAC-12. Utah State faces a tough challenge against Boise State, led by running back Ashton Jeanty, who is having a standout season. Boise State has dominated the series between these teams, with Utah State's last victory dating back to 2015. Utah State is the underdog in this weekend's game against Boise State, with the betting line remaining at +27 for Utah State.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Aggies +1,400 | Broncos -4,000

Spread: Aggies +26.5 (-110) | Broncos -26.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 66.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boise St. will win straight-up is 98%.

Utah State Aggies

Utah State football team is off to a disappointing 1-3 start, falling short of preseason expectations of contending for the Mountain West Conference championship. Tough losses to USC and Utah were understandable, but the defeat to Temple was particularly disheartening. With upcoming challenging matchups against No. 21 Boise State and No. 25 UNLV, the path to bowl eligibility seems steep. Despite their struggles, quarterback Spencer Petras and linebacker Jon Ross Maye express optimism and a commitment to improvement. Interim head coach Nate Dreiling is focused on maintaining team confidence and instilling belief that they can turn things around. Utah State's ranking of 124 reflects their struggles, particularly on defense where they are ranked 127, allowing an average of 36.25 points per game. The team is now looking ahead to conference play with determination to prove themselves and improve their season performance.