MWC Power Rankings: Week 11

by Bradford Christensen

It wasn't a fun weekend to be a Bronco, but the Horned Frogs came to Boise and earned the win. There were a couple other upsets in the conference last weekend too. Here are this week's Power Rankings:

1. #19 TCU 8-2 (5-0)
Quarterback Casey Pachall and receivers Josh Boyce and Brandon Carter torched the Bronco secondary on Saturday accounting for 283 yards and all 5 TDs en route to a 36-35 win at Bronco Stadium.
This week: vs Colorado State 3:30 PM ET - Versus


2. #10 Boise State 8-1 (3-1)
There's no doubt injuries (Gavins, Taylor, Winn & Martin) played a role on Saturday, but the Broncos simply didn't make enough plays to win the game.
This week: at San Diego State 8:00 PM ET - CBS Sports Network

3. Wyoming 6-3 (3-1)
Where would the Cowboys be without QB Brett Smith? The freshman QB threw for 139 yards, 1 touchdown and ran for another 75 yards and 2 touchdowns stealing a win at Air Force.
This week: vs New Mexico 2:00 PM ET - The Mtn.

4. San Diego State 6-3 (3-2)
Depth at running back has become a real concern for the Aztecs. Ronnie Hillman is questionable (depending upon who you talk to), Walter Kazee is out for the season, after that it's freshman Adam Muema and/or burning a redshirt off a freshman.
This week: vs #5 Boise State 8:00 PM ET - CBS Sports Network

5. Air Force 5-5 (1-4)
Without signal caller Tim Jefferson, the Falcons managed to throw for -1 yard and turned the ball over 4 times against the Pokes. The Falcons now have to win their last two games to become bowl eligible with two wins against FCS teams already behind them.
This week: vs UNLV 6:00 PM ET - The Mtn. 

6. Colorado State 3-6 (1-3)
It's hard to imagine Steve Fairchild being the Rams' coach next year. CSU has lost five in a row and will likely struggle to win again this season.
This week: @ #19 TCU 3:30 PM ET - Versus

7. New Mexico 1-9 (1-4)
Holy Lobos!! Seriously, congratulations to the New Mexico coaches and players.
This week: @ Wyoming 2:00 PM ET - The Mtn.

8. UNLV 2-7 (1-3)
Really, Rebels? You play Boise State tough for a half and then follow it up with a loss to New Mexico the next week? I've never been to University Stadium in Albuquerque but I don't think it's quite Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge.
This week: @ Air Force Falcons 6:00 PM ET - The Mtn.