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Mountain West Analysis
Mountain West title race
The race right now
| # | Team | Conf | GB | Left | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  North Dakota State BisonNorth Dakota State | 2-0 | 0 | 7 | 5-0 |
| 2 |  New Mexico LobosNew Mexico | 1-0 | 0 | 8 | 4-1 |
| 3 |  UNLV RebelsUNLV | 1-0 | 0 | 8 | 3-2 |
| 4 |  San José State SpartansSan José State | 1-0 | 0 | 8 | 3-2 |
| 5 |  Air Force FalconsAir Force | 1-1 | 0.5 | 7 | 3-1 |
| 6 |  Wyoming CowboysWyoming | 1-1 | 0.5 | 7 | 2-3 |
| 7 |  Northern Illinois HuskiesNorthern Illinois | 0-0 | 0.5 | 9 | 0-4 |
| 8 |  Nevada Wolf PackNevada | 0-1 | 1 | 8 | 1-3 |
| 9 |  UTEP MinersUTEP | 0-1 | 1 | 8 | 1-4 |
| 10 |  Hawai'i Rainbow WarriorsHawai'i | 0-3 | 2 | 6 | 1-4 |
Top two (highlighted) meet in the Mountain West Championship Game. GB is games back of second place in conference play. "Left" counts remaining conference games of a 9-game slate.
Each team's position
Model it yourself
Set the remaining conference games and see who reaches the title game with the Mountain West title race calculator, or track the live table on the standings page.
Who is in position for the Mountain West Championship Game, how far back everyone else is, and how many conference games are left. Updated as the results come in.
North Dakota State Bison leads the Mountain West at 2-0 in conference play, with New Mexico Lobos holding the second title-game spot at 1-0.
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Frequently asked questions
Who leads the Mountain West right now?
North Dakota State Bison leads the Mountain West at 2-0 in conference play (5-0 overall). The full race is below.
How is the Mountain West Championship Game decided?
The top two teams in the final Mountain West standings meet in the Mountain West Championship Game in December. Ties in the standings are broken by the conference's tiebreaker procedure, which starts with head-to-head results.
Does the Mountain West champion make the College Football Playoff?
The Mountain West champion is in the running for a College Football Playoff spot, and the selection committee's rankings decide the field.