Bowl projections for the Mountain West and Pac-12 conferences have been significantly altered heading into Week 9 of the college football season.
The latest projections, published by SB Nation on November 4, 2026, reflect the impact of recent games, including the Fresno State Bulldogs' matchup against the Boise State Broncos on October 11, 2026, at Valley Children's Stadium in Fresno, California. In that game, Bulldogs quarterback Jayden Mandal rushed with the ball as Fresno State faced their conference rival.
Author Mike Wittmann notes that the projection landscape has shifted considerably this week, with several teams moving in and out of bowl eligibility and destination forecasts.
