Mountaintop View 9-4-25

Five things to know about Nevada football’s opponent this week, Sacramento State

Nevada returns home after their buy-game in Pennsylvania to take on Sacramento State of the Big Sky. The Hornets are led by former UNLV offensive coordinator Brennan Marion.

Alejado watch continues

Hawai’i quarterback Micah Alejado (foot) not wearing boot on Wednesday but remains a non participant in practice. Head Coach Timmy Chang said on Tuesday that the QB will be “game time decision” for Saturday vs. Sam Houston #HawaiiFB #GoBows @KHONnews @khon2SportsTV pic.twitter.com/cbLiNiLVKk

— Rob DeMello (@RobDeMelloKHON) September 3, 2025

Congrats, Kansei and Bryson!

The Lou Groza Award, presented by the

@OrangeBowl, highlights the top kicking performances each week. Here are the Week 1⃣ Stars of the Week: ⭐️@KleatherJackson, @BG_Football ⭐️@kan08sei, @HawaiiFootball ⭐️@SeanOHaire4, @TerpsFootball 📰https://t.co/zMIqqbG4kn pic.twitter.com/Nz6pSoiyd6
— Lou Groza Award (@LouGrozaAward) September 3, 2025

Our week 1 Burlsworth Trophy Walk-On Of The Week, Bryson Barnes, from Utah State! 🏆 #WalkOn #CollegeFootball pic.twitter.com/da5CQdtnjB
— Burlsworth Trophy (@BurlsworthTrust) September 3, 2025

New MW hoops tournament format

As expected the addition of Grand Canyon means a fourth first round game on Wednesday of the MW hoops tournament this season.

No longer does a 5 seed get a bye. They now play the 12 seed. pic.twitter.com/KuXtUVNzil

— B.J. Rains (@BJRains) September 3, 2025

Hoops scheduling update in Laramie

Cowboys announce 2025-26 non-conference schedule >> https://t.co/5XtpeEEmyP 🤠🏀 pic.twitter.com/oNGEsBqSg1
— Wyoming Cowboy Basketball (@wyo_mbb) September 3, 2025