Welcome to Wednesday's Mountaintop View, where we're breaking down the biggest storylines shaping the college football landscape—and what they mean for fans and gear lovers alike.
First up, the big question in Laramie: How many wins does Wyoming head coach Jay Sawvel need in his third season to keep the program on track? Alex Taylor of WyoSports cuts straight to the chase, and it's a conversation every Cowboys fan should be having. With the off-season dragging on, this is the kind of debate that gets the blood pumping.
Meanwhile, Oregon State has launched a fundraising campaign to stay competitive in the era of revenue sharing and NIL. It's a familiar story—schools asking fans to dig deeper to keep their programs afloat. While we understand the need, it's a tough pill to swallow for supporters who already wear their team's colors with pride.
Over in Fargo, all eyes are on tomorrow's vote that will decide if North Dakota State football can compete for the Mountain West championship or even a bowl game. It's a pivotal moment for the Bison, and the decision could reshape the postseason picture.
On a lighter note, Boise State is selling pieces of its iconic blue turf—and one fan just dropped $25,000 for a 400-square-foot chunk to install at home. That's next-level dedication, and we can't help but admire the commitment to bringing a piece of the Smurf Turf into the living room.
Shifting gears to the diamond, the Mountain West has announced its Softball Players and All-Conference honorees for the season. Congratulations to the standouts who dominated the field all year long—your hard work deserves the spotlight.
And in the world of early predictions, Brett McMurphy and Brad Crawford have both released their post-spring College Football Playoff projections. Whether you agree or not, these forecasts are already fueling debate as we count down to kickoff.
Looking ahead: Tomorrow we'll ask if the Mountain West and Pac-12 should schedule games against each other, and Friday we'll drop our top 5 Pac-12 football head coaches in the Friday Five. Stay tuned.