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Last year proved the Mountain West can be more than just Boise State and everyone else when it comes to the conference title race, as evidenced by San Diego State winning its first outright conference crown.On the national scene, its still the Broncos and everyone else as the 2016 season begins.I know what we look like on paper, but we have no idea until we go play, Boise State coach Bryan Harsin said.As usual, Boise State is expected to be the class of the Mountain West headed into the 2016 season, a position of prominence the Broncos have held for most of the past decade. But there is a shift occurring. In fact, San Diego State was the unanimous preseason favorite to win the West Division, while Boise State earned 27 of the 29 first-place votes for the Mountain Division.So there are two clear favorites with the rest of the conference seemingly wide open and begging for an unexpected team -- perhaps New Mexico or San Jose State -- to rise up and challenge the Aztecs and Broncos.Everybody thinks that, through preseason hype, were going to be pretty good, San Diego State coach Rocky Long said. I think we have a chance to be pretty good, too. Its just a matter of us having the right attitude and staying away from injuries and playing well when we have to play well.THE FAVORITESMountain Division: Boise State is clearly the favorite of the Mountain Division thanks largely to an offense that features arguably the best quarterback in the conference (Brett Rypien), running back (Jeremy McNichols) and wide receiver (Thomas Sperbeck). But each of the past two years, Air Force has gotten the better of the Broncos. Its likely the division champion wont be decided until the Broncos visit Air Force in the regular-season finale.West Division: San Diego State is the class of the West Division. While running back Donnel Pumphrey gives the Aztecs a standout ball carrier who will help alleviate quarterback questions, its San Diego States defense thats the real star. The Aztecs allowed more than 17 points just once in the final 10 games of last season. If anyone challenges the Aztecs in the West Division, look to Nevada and its favorable schedule.TOP PLAYERSBrett Rypien, QB, Boise State. Was expected to redshirt but was forced to play as a freshman due to injuries. Became a star almost immediately, throwing for 3,353 yards and 20 touchdowns.Donnel Pumphrey, RB, San Diego State. A running back few know about, despite running for 1,653 yards and 17 touchdowns last season.Jeremy McNichols, RB, Boise State. The former wide receiver made the full-time transition to running back last year and rushed for 1,337 yards and 20 touchdowns.Brian Hill, RB, Wyoming. Little known because of Wyomings 2-10 season, Hill topped 1,600 yards rushing.Damontae Kazee, CB, San Diego State. The Mountain West defensive player of the year in 2015. Kazee tied a school record with eight interceptions.NEW FACESNick Rolovich is the only newcomer to the coaching ranks in the Mountain West, taking over for Norm Chow at Hawaii.His task is significant; the Warriors have gone 11-39 over the past four seasons and have seen the interest in the program dwindle significantly on the islands. And no team in the country faces more travel to start the season. Hawaii opens the season facing California in Australia before traveling to Michigan for the second game.ON THE HOT SEATFresno State went 11-2 in Tim DeRuyters second season in charge of the Bulldogs. Now entering his fifth season, the Bulldogs have gone 9-17 over the past two seasons and are picked to finished fourth in the West Division.PREDICTIONSan Diego State should be in the championship game after winning the West Division. The schedule falls favorably for the Aztecs with no Boise State on the schedule and San Jose State at home. Heres guessing that Boise State stumbles somewhere along the way on the road -- either at New Mexico on a short week or at Air Force in the regular-season finale -- but still manages to win the Mountain Division.The championship game will be played in San Diego, but it will be the Broncos taking the conference title back to Boise. Dale Murphy Jersey . NBA officials ruled the court unplayable in the Bucks final exhibition game on Oct. 25 because players were slipping, and the game was cancelled midway through the first period. Tom Glavine Jersey . 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The Ghost Hilton get the best of Jaguars rookie CB Jalen Ramsey?Jacksonville JaguarsJaguars sticking with winning formula for London tripJulius Thomas, Dante Fowler will be game-time decisions against ColtsTITANS AT TEXANSCBS, 1 p.m. ETTennessee TitansTitans confident Kendall Wright will boost offense vs. HoustonTitans face a Texans team missing J.J. WattHouston TexansTexans defense needs to limit QB Marcus Mariota to get off to fast startTexans will lean on entire defensive unit to replace J.J. WattBROWNS AT REDSKINSCBS, 1 p.m. ETCleveland BrownsTerrelle Pryor eager to test himself against Josh NormanQB Kirk Cousins faces Browns after his best game of seasonWashington RedskinsRedskins focus on containing Browns versatile Terrelle PryorJosh Norman misses practice, DeSean Jackson limitedPANTHERS AT FALCONSFox, 1 p.m. ETCarolina PanthersLuke Kuechly gets chance to atone for rare slip up against FalconsCam Newton is over the 2015 loss at Atlanta that kept Panthers from perfectionAtlanta FalconsJulio Jones (calf) feeling good, but Falcons offense is banged upFalcons set to face Cam Newton, angry Panthers team looking for revengeSEAHAWKS AT JETSFox, 1 p.m. ETSeattle SeahawksPete Carroll revisits Dan Marinos fake spike: We werent fooledSeahawks Wilson on playing status: No doubtNew York JetsSeahawks coming to town, and Jets should be concernedRevis on Sherman feud: Were not going thereBILLS AT PATRIOTSCBS, 1 p.m. ETBuffalo BillsRex Ryan: In Buffalo, nobody likes anything in BostonBills hope Sunday is preview of brighter future without Tom BradyNew England PatriotsPatriots run defense will be tested against LeSean McCoy and Co.Rex Ryan media call takes turn when reminded of above-average remarkRAIDERS AT RAVENSCBS, 1 p.m. ETOakland RaidersTo blitz or not to blitz? That is the question for Raiders vs. Joe FlaccoDerek Carr: Terrell Suggs is a Hall of FamerBaltimore RavensRavens Elvis Dumervil confirms hell make 2016 debut against RaidersRavens could be forced to start new left side of offensive line against RaidersLIONS AT BEARSFox, 1 p.m. ETDetroit LionsLions will likely see depleted Bears team affter Jay Cutler, Jeremy Langford injuriesMatthew Staffords comfort in Lions offense comes with diversificationChicago BearsBears seek to avoid dubious distinction at home against LionsCan Bears finally beat Matthew Stafford and Lions?BRONCOS AT BUCCANEERSCBS, 4:05 p.dddddddddddd. ETDenver BroncosDenver Broncos get another opportunity to right the run gameKubiak: Virgil Green making progress toward return from calf injuryTampa Bay BuccaneersBroncos see confident Jameis Winston ahead of his biggest test yetBucs WR Mike Evans and Broncos CB Aqib Talib show mutual respect, ready to competeRAMS AT CARDINALSFox, 4:25 p.m. ETLos Angeles RamsCardinals QB Carson Palmer can relate to Jared GoffCarson Palmer, Cardinals seek bounce-back performance vs. RamsArizona CardinalsSelf-discipline key to Cardinals corralling Todd GurleyCardinals work in new holder, long snapper for RamsSAINTS AT CHARGERSFox, 4:25 p.m. ETNew Orleans SaintsWhat if Drew Brees had never left the Chargers for the Saints?Philip Rivers, Drew Brees bringing A-games to must-see reunionSan Diego ChargersChargers DC John Pagano calls Saints offense explosivePhilip Rivers says Drew Brees provided his QB blueprint for NFLCOWBOYS AT 49ERSFox, 4:25 p.m. ETDallas CowboysCowboys know Chip Kellys offense, but pace of play remains difficultStorylines made Cowboys final Candlestick visit one for the agesSan Francisco 49ers49ers hope returning home helps them get back on trackNiners will have to handle Dallas rookies Dak Prescott, Ezekiel ElliottCHIEFS AT STEELERSNBC, 8:30 p.m. ETKansas City ChiefsChiefs pass defense faces big challenge vs. Pittsburghs Ben RoethlisbergerChiefs practice for Steelers game without either of their starting CBsPittsburgh SteelersGetcha popcorn: Antonio Brown facing one of the best in Marcus PetersCan Steelers handle Chiefs 1-2 punch of Travis Kelce and Jeremy Maclin?MondayGIANTS AT VIKINGSESPN/WatchESPN, 8:30 p.m. ETNew York GiantsGiants short on healthy safeties and cornerbacks vs. VikingsOlivier Vernon could be primed for breakout performance against a new Vikings LTMinnesota VikingsCordarrelle Patterson embraces his newest role: punt gunnerVikings face Giants revamped defense, talented group of wide receivers ' ' '