College Preview...a little late

Mountain West Conference

Game of the Week: Utah at Air Force
Troy Calhoun knows how to talk up an opponent, or lay proper expectations for Air Force fans.  This could be a blowout, but it could be Utah's first real test of the year.  Air Force is good enough to put a scare into the Utes on Halloween.  Utah native Tew should have a good game, provided the offensive line can open some holes.  But Jordan Wynn and company should pull it out in the end.
Utah 33 Air Force 30.

Other games:
TCU at UNLV (45-10)
New Mexico at Colorado State (17-21)
San Diego State at Wyoming (45-25)

WAC
Boise State and Louisiana Tech played a Tuesday game on the Blue.  Doug Martin had 21 carries for 150 yards and set the bar high for player of the week honors.

Game of the Week: Idaho at Hawaii
If this was last year's Idaho taking on last year's Hawaii, this game would not even be close.  The Warriors have found their swagger but Idaho is still a team to fear.  The running game has not been present for the Vandals this season, however.  There will be a lot of passes and likely a lot of scoring...the kind of game that could force me to watch Jon Hamm on Saturday Night Live on Hulu.com on Sunday.
Hawaii 45 Idaho 41

Other games:
San Jose State at New Mexico State (10-24)
Utah State at Nevada (13-45)


Big Sky

Game of the Week:

Montana at Weber State
The Big Sky Conference could have four playoff teams at the end of this season, but not if Montana can't pull it off at Weber State where they are expecting the biggest crowd of the year.  Montana has that kind of draw at the FCS level.  They are the team that people love to hate, and Wildcat fans are hoping to burst their bubble.  Realistically, Montana can overcome the home-field advantage by giving Weber State a lot of "Chase."
Montana 35 Weber State 28

Other Games:
Montana State at Idaho State (28-10)
Northern Colorado at South Dakota (21-35)
Sacramento State at Northern Arizona (17-47)
Eastern Washington at Portland State (41-30)