UNLV Picks Second in Mountain West 2025 Preseason Poll

The 2025 Mountain West Conference preseason football media poll predicts Boise State to finish first, receiving 35 of 39 first-place votes, while UNLV is projected to place second with the remaining four first-place votes. UNLV, under first-year head coach Dan Mullen, is generating excitement due to new players and aims to overcome past losses to Boise State in consecutive conference championships. The Rebels, who have won 20 games over the past two seasons, look to improve their passing offense with either Alex Orji or Anthony Colandrea at quarterback. Meanwhile, the University of Hawai’i is predicted to finish seventh, marking the highest preseason ranking under head coach Timmy Chang and featuring standout receivers Pofele Ashlock and Nick Cenacle on the preseason All-Mountain West team. Hawai’i faces a challenging schedule with five opponents ranked above them, including UNLV and Boise State. These projections reflect optimism and motivation among the teams as they prepare for the upcoming season.