The college football season is officially back! We have real live football games all weekend long, including all 12 Mountain West teams! Check out the Week 1 action, as there is no shortage of football to watch. Below is all the info you need to know for the games, starting on Thursday. Share your thoughts in the comments. Enjoy opening weekend, everyone!
Friday, August 29th
UNLV vs Sam Houston (7:30 PM MT) | Coverage: CBS Sports
Central Michigan vs San Jose State (8:30 PM MT) | Coverage: FS1
Saturday, August 30th
Bucknell vs Air Force (1:30
PM MT) | Coverage: CBS Sports
Nevada vs Penn State (1:30 PM MT) | Coverage: CBS/Paramount+
UTEP vs Utah State (5:30 PM MT) | Coverage: CBS Sports
New Mexico vs Michigan (5:30 PM MT) | Coverage: NBC/Peacock
Georgia Southern vs Fresno State (7:30 PM MT) | Coverage: FS1
Hawaii vs Arizona (8:30 PM MT) | Coverage: TNT/Max
Colorado State vs Washington (9:00 PM MT) | Coverage: BTN
Odds:
- UNLV: -9.5, O/U 61.5
- San Jose State: -11.5, O/U 51.5
- Air Force: Odds not available
- Nevada: +44.5, O/U 57.5
- Utah State: -5.5, O/U 60.5
- New Mexico: +34.5, O/U 49.5
- Fresno State: +1.5, O/U 51.5
- Hawaii: +17.5, O/U 52.5
- Colorado State: +22.5, O/U 53.5
(Odds/lines subject to change. Visit FanDuel for more information)
Game Previews:
- UNLV:
- San Jose State:
- Air Force:
- Nevada:
- Utah State:
- New Mexico:
- Fresno State:
- Hawaii:
- Colorado State:
What to Watch For:
- UNLV: Can the defense show improvement in the second game?
- San Jose State: Can the Spartan offense repeat their 2024 performance? Will the defense be more consistent?
- Air Force: Will the Falcons find stability at quarterback? Can the defense play better if they are on the field less?
- Nevada: Will the Wolf Pack find a way to close the talent gap? Can the team play more disciplined?
- Utah State: How will the Aggies look under Coach Mendenhall? Will the New Mexico transfers have an advantage with a year in the system already under their belts?
- New Mexico: Can the Lobos find a way to hold on to the excitement last year provided? Can the defense find a way to take steps forward?
- Fresno State: How will the Bulldogs respond after their first game? Will they fare better against a team closer to their level of competition?
- Hawaii: Can the Rainbow Warriors avoid a hangover? How will they look now that there is film on their offense?
- Colorado State: What will the Rams look like in a return to the Air Raid? How will the new-look defense fare during the season?
Join the discussion before, during, and after the games by sharing your thoughts on these questions and more in the comments below.
