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Mountain West 2016 season
Final Mountain West standings, 2016
| # | Team | CONF | W-L | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  San Diego State Aztecsz | 6-2 | 11-3 | .786 | 493 | 283 |
| 2 |  Boise State Broncos | 6-2 | 10-3 | .769 | 439 | 303 |
| 3 |  New Mexico Lobos | 6-2 | 9-4 | .692 | 477 | 409 |
| 4 |  Wyoming Cowboys | 6-2 | 8-6 | .571 | 503 | 477 |
| 5 |  Air Force Falcons | 5-3 | 10-3 | .769 | 457 | 341 |
| 6 |  Colorado State Rams | 5-3 | 7-6 | .538 | 459 | 395 |
| 7 |  Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors | 4-4 | 7-7 | .500 | 396 | 522 |
| 8 |  San José State Spartans | 3-5 | 4-8 | .333 | 293 | 416 |
| 9 |  Nevada Wolf Pack | 3-5 | 5-7 | .417 | 305 | 348 |
| 10 |  UNLV Rebels | 3-5 | 4-8 | .333 | 379 | 441 |
| 11 |  Utah State Aggies | 1-7 | 3-9 | .250 | 287 | 352 |
| 12 |  Fresno State Bulldogs | 0-8 | 1-11 | .083 | 212 | 371 |
Source: CollegeFootballData. CONF is the Mountain West record, which orders the table. z = Mountain West champion.
How 2016 fits the bigger picture
2016 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 2016: the champion, the final table and the records that decided it.
Quick answer
San Diego State won the Mountain West in 2016, finishing 6-2 in conference play (11-3 overall). The full final standings for all 12 teams are below.
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Mountain West 2016: the season in one place
San Diego State won the Mountain West in 2016, finishing 6-2 in conference play (11-3 overall). The final table, ordered by conference record, read 1. San Diego State 6-2 (11-3), 2. Boise State 6-2 (10-3), 3. New Mexico 6-2 (9-4), 4. Wyoming 6-2 (8-6), 5. Air Force 5-3 (10-3), 6. Colorado State 5-3 (7-6), 7. Hawai'i 4-4 (7-7), 8. San José State 3-5 (4-8), 9. Nevada 3-5 (5-7), 10. UNLV 3-5 (4-8), 11. Utah State 1-7 (3-9), 12. Fresno State 0-8 (1-11). This Mountain West 2016 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 2016?
San Diego State won the Mountain West in 2016, finishing 6-2 in conference play (11-3 overall).
What were the final Mountain West standings in 2016?
1. San Diego State 6-2 (11-3), 2. Boise State 6-2 (10-3), 3. New Mexico 6-2 (9-4), 4. Wyoming 6-2 (8-6), 5. Air Force 5-3 (10-3), 6. Colorado State 5-3 (7-6), 7. Hawai'i 4-4 (7-7), 8. San José State 3-5 (4-8), 9. Nevada 3-5 (5-7), 10. UNLV 3-5 (4-8), 11. Utah State 1-7 (3-9), 12. Fresno State 0-8 (1-11). 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.