The Mountain West and Pac-12 conferences featured prominently in the latest college football rankings following a weekend of notable games. On October 24, 2026, the Boise State Broncos faced the Washington State Cougars at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Washington. Broncos wide receiver Rasean Jones celebrated a first down during the contest, as captured in a photo by Oliver McKenna for Icon Sportswire.
The matchup highlighted the competitive overlap between the two conferences as they vie for national recognition. The game was part of a broader schedule that influenced the weekly rankings released in early November.
