 health and safety during the extreme heat events like the one we're experiencing now. Boise State was picked to repeat as Mountain West champions this season. In order for Boise State to get to the college football playoff, they have to win the Mountain West. The media has made the Broncos the preseason favorites. To get there, the defense needs to be better than last season. Defensive man Ahmed Hassaneen, who was named the co-preseason defensive player of the year in the conference, says this year's group is even stronger.