 The Boise State football team was picked by the media to win the Mountain West at the conference's media days going on in Las Vegas. For the 17th straight season, the Broncos were picked to come in first either in the conference or the division. Boise State had 38 of 46 first-place votes. UNLV was tabbed for second, Fresno State third, and both the Rebels and Bulldogs received four first-place votes. Running back Ashton Gentry was chosen the preseason offensive player of the year,