Pac-12 (2.0) power rankings: Breaking down the CFP path for Boise State, San Diego State and Fresno State

The playoff bid reserved for the top team outside the power conferences is likely to be claimed by the American.
Athlon Sports

Boise State vs. Nevada Prediction: Broncos Look to Stay Hot Against Struggling Wolf Pack

But since the Broncos’ season-opening loss to South Florida, they’ve faded into the background as other Group of 5 teams have emerged as CFP contenders. A blowout loss to Notre Dame a few weeks ago didn’t do anything to bring Boise State back into ...

Boise State, UNLV to meet in College Football Playoff elimination game

Boise State, which captured its second straight MWC title last season and reached the CFP for the first time in program history, is +1600 to make the playoff. UNLV is +1800 in the latest odds from FanDuel entering Saturday’s 1:30 p.m. Mountain time matchup at Albertsons Stadium.

Pac-12 (2.0) power rankings: Here’s how San Diego State could make the College Football Playoff

Using those filters, only three members of the future Pac-12 have a chance: San Diego State (5-1), Boise State (5-2) and Fresno State (5-2). Because they play each other, the losses will mount. But one of them must finish as a 12-1 or 11-2 champion of the Mountain West.
Yardbarker

Boise State’s College Football Playoff odds plummet following Notre Dame loss

Boise State was +1040 prior to last week’s Notre Dame game. The Broncos earned the No. 3 overall seed for last year’s CFP after capturing a second straight MWC title. To have any shot of getting back to the playoff, Boise State will need to run the table in MWC play for the second straight season.
WiscNews

Boise State, Penn State look to take next step in CFP

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Boise State has taken that long-awaited next step, earning a spot in the College Football Playoff for the first time, 17 years after a program-shifting win. Awaiting the No. 8 Broncos in the desert is another team that made a breakthrough.

Pac-12 (2.0) power rankings: San Diego State, Fresno State on the upswing as they prepare to change conferences

Not much was expected of Fresno State and San Diego State in their final season in the Mountain West. The Bulldogs were picked fifth in the preseason poll, the Aztecs eighth — reasonable projections that approximated their placement in the 2024 standings and reflected the roster challenges at hand.
Yardbarker

College Football Playoff betting odds: Boise State leads the way among Mountain West teams

Heading into Saturday’s home non-conference matchup with Appalachian State, Boise State remains the Mountain West’s best shot at College Football Playoff representation. The Broncos are +980 to reach the CFP in the latest odds from FanDuel.
Hawk Central

10 Group of Five teams that could crash College Football Playoff race in 2025

The race for a non-Power conference program to reach the College Football Playoff in 2025 couldn't be more wide open at midseason. Numerous teams are vying for what's expected to be the final spot of the 12-team playoff this season. There are a handful of ...
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