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Mountain West 2001 season
Final Mountain West standings, 2001
| # | Team | CONF | W-L | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  BYU Cougars | 7-0 | 12-2 | .857 | 618 | 424 |
| 2 |  Colorado State Rams | 5-2 | 7-5 | .583 | 298 | 274 |
| 3 |  Utah Utes | 4-2 | 8-4 | .667 | 329 | 210 |
| 4 |  New Mexico Lobos | 4-3 | 6-5 | .545 | 304 | 243 |
| 5 |  UNLV Rebels | 3-4 | 4-7 | .364 | 284 | 270 |
| 6 |  Air Force Falconsz | 2-4 | 6-6 | .500 | 337 | 386 |
| 7 |  San Diego State Aztecs | 2-5 | 3-8 | .273 | 184 | 290 |
| 8 |  Wyoming Cowboys | 0-7 | 2-9 | .182 | 229 | 368 |
Source: CollegeFootballData. CONF is the Mountain West record, which orders the table. z = Mountain West champion.
How 2001 fits the bigger picture
2001 is one season in the Mountain West story. See every Mountain West winner in Mountain West champions by year, how the national titles split in Mountain West national championships by team, and the current race on the live standings.
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How the Mountain West finished in 2001: the champion, the final table and the records that decided it.
Quick answer
Air Force won the Mountain West in 2001, finishing 2-4 in conference play (6-6 overall). The full final standings for all 8 teams are below.
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Mountain West 2001: the season in one place
Air Force won the Mountain West in 2001, finishing 2-4 in conference play (6-6 overall). The final table, ordered by conference record, read 1. BYU 7-0 (12-2), 2. Colorado State 5-2 (7-5), 3. Utah 4-2 (8-4), 4. New Mexico 4-3 (6-5), 5. UNLV 3-4 (4-7), 6. Air Force 2-4 (6-6), 7. San Diego State 2-5 (3-8), 8. Wyoming 0-7 (2-9). This Mountain West 2001 archive sits alongside the History Vault and the live standings, so you can compare any season with the current race.
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Frequently asked questions
Who won the Mountain West in 2001?
Air Force won the Mountain West in 2001, finishing 2-4 in conference play (6-6 overall).
What were the final Mountain West standings in 2001?
1. BYU 7-0 (12-2), 2. Colorado State 5-2 (7-5), 3. Utah 4-2 (8-4), 4. New Mexico 4-3 (6-5), 5. UNLV 3-4 (4-7), 6. Air Force 2-4 (6-6), 7. San Diego State 2-5 (3-8), 8. Wyoming 0-7 (2-9). Conference record first, overall record in brackets.
How is the Mountain West decided?
The table is ordered by conference record, with head-to-head the first tiebreaker. The top two teams meet in the Mountain West Championship Game for the title.