Air Force holds the Mountain West’s No. 3 spot for now in SB Nation’s assessment after beating Nevada 36-33 in double overtime. The Falcons gave up a 10-point fourth-quarter lead, and the article identifies Wyoming as the best-positioned challenger.
Air Force outgained Nevada 455-411 and had rushed for 373 yards through three quarters. Nevada tied the game with a field goal and a 57-yard touchdown run, before Rocco Conti’s seven-yard run in the second overtime secured the win. SB Nation bases its No. 3 call on Air Force’s body of work across three quality opponents, but says defensive letdowns could cost it the spot.
The analysis treats North Dakota State and New Mexico as the clear top two. It calls Wyoming, 2-2 after a 27-10 win over 1-3 Hawaii, the strongest challenger; the Cowboys’ next two games are at North Dakota State and San Jose State. UNLV also won, beating Akron 38-10, before facing Cal, North Dakota State and Air Force.
