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Breaking Down 2016 FBS Conference Races After Week 11

By Zach Bigalke

Oct 29, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Robert Wheelwright (15) scores a touchdown during the third quarter against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Camp Randall Stadium. Wisconsin won 23-17. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Robert Wheelwright (15) scores a touchdown during the third quarter against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Camp Randall Stadium. Wisconsin won 23-17. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 4, 2016; Boise, ID, USA; Boise State Broncos wide receiver Cedrick Wilson (1) dives into the end zone as San Jose State Spartans safety Chad Miller (15) tries to defend during second half action at Albertsons Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Losness-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 4, 2016; Boise, ID, USA; Boise State Broncos wide receiver Cedrick Wilson (1) dives into the end zone as San Jose State Spartans safety Chad Miller (15) tries to defend during second half action at Albertsons Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Losness-USA TODAY Sports /

Mountain West Conference

Like Conference USA, one half of the championship game equation is already locked in for the Mountain West while the other side won’t be settled completely until Thanksgiving weekend. Let’s quickly break down each of the two divisions.

MWC Mountain

  • Boise State (5-1 conference, 9-1 overall)
  • Wyoming (5-1 conference, 7-3 overall)
  • New Mexico (5-1 conference, 7-3 overall)

Entering Week 11, Wyoming was locked in as the frontrunner in the MWC Mountain after their head-to-head win over Boise State on October 29. And though they fell 69-66 in triple overtime against UNLV in Las Vegas, though, the Cowboys are still in control of their own fate. If they win out, against San Diego State and New Mexico over the next two weeks, they will play a rematch against the Aztecs for the MWC championship.

If they lose either game, though, Boise State would play for the league thanks to their own head-to-head win over New Mexico on October 8. New Mexico also still has a path to the championship game. If Boise State loses to either UNLV or Air Force in its final two regular-season contests, the Lobos would win the division by winning out.

MWC West

  • San Diego State (6-0 conference, 9-1 overall)

The MWC West race is simple — there is no more race. With only two games left to play, San Diego State could lose both and still not be caught by UNLV for the division title.

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