However , the team played well above expectations and finished with an 8 - 4 record and an 8 - 3 conference record , earning the program 's first bid to the Mineral Water Bowl .
In 2014 , the Bronchos were picked 10th and 11th in the conference .
The team played well above expectations and finished with an 8 - 4 record and an 8 - 3 conference record , earning the program 's first bid to the Mineral Water Bowl .
In 2014 , the Bronchos were picked 10th and 11th in the conference .