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Mountain West
2-10 (1-7 conf)
SP+ #129
Ratings
2025
- SP+
- -17.5 (#129)
- SP+ Offense
- 20.2
- SP+ Defense
- 36.3
- SRS
- -17.7
- FPI
- -16.6
- Elo
- 1135
- Talent
- 552
- Recruiting
- 180 (#70)
Schedule
record 2–10
Schedule
130th
toughest of 136
Offenses faced
114th
toughest of 136
Defenses faced
129th
toughest of 136
Strength of schedule — how tough this team's opponents are, ranked 1 (hardest) to 136 (easiest) · 1 FCS game.
| Wk | Opponent | SP+ | Score | Margin | Res |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @Utah State | -3.1 | 16-28 | -12 | L |
| 2 | vsUT Martin | FCS | 42-17 | +25 | W |
| 3 | @Texas | +16.2 | 10-27 | -17 | L |
| 4 | vsUL Monroe | -21.6 | 25-31 | -6 | L |
| 5 | vsLouisiana Tech | -1.3 | 11-30 | -19 | L |
| 7 | vsLiberty | -9 | 8-19 | -11 | L |
| 8 | NSam Houston | -27.8 | 35-17 | +18 | W |
| 10 | @Kennesaw State | -5.4 | 20-33 | -13 | L |
| 11 | vsJacksonville State | -6.7 | 27-30 | -3 | L |
| 12 | @Missouri State | -10.7 | 24-38 | -14 | L |
| 13 | vsNew Mexico State | -15.5 | 31-34 | -3 | L |
| 14 | @Delaware | -10.9 | 31-61 | -30 | L |
Quarterbacks · 5
2025 · 120
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | 1st | Skyler Locklear | JR | 5'11" | 195 | — |
| QB | 2nd | Malachi Nelson | SO | 6'3" | 193 | ★★★★★ |
| QB | 3rd | Shay Smith | FR | 6'2" | 215 | ★★★ |
| QB | — | Chad Warner | FR | 6'2" | 170 | ★★★ |
| QB | — | Cade McConnell | SR | 6'1" | 195 | — |
Running Backs · 5
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RB | 1st | Ashten Emory | FR | 5'11" | 203 | ★★★ |
| RB | 2nd | Hahsaun Wilson | SR | 5'11" | 190 | ★★ |
| RB | 3rd | Marquez Taylor | SO | 5'11" | 171 | — |
| RB | 4th | Elijah McCoy | FR | 5'9" | 190 | ★★★ |
| RB | 5th | Josh Bell | FR | 5'9" | 180 | ★★★ |
Wide Receivers · 19
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR | 1st | Wondame Davis Jr. | FR | 6'1" | 180 | ★★★ |
| WR | 2nd | Kenny Odom | JR | 5'10" | 170 | — |
| WR | 3rd | Eric Willis III | SR | 5'8" | 160 | — |
| WR | 4th | Josh Schuchts | FR | 6'3" | 210 | ★★ |
| WR | 5th | Trevon Tate | SR | 6'0" | 180 | — |
| WR | 6th | Nik Henry | FR | 5'10" | 155 | ★★★ |
| WR | 7th | Toric Goins Jr. | FR | 6'2" | 180 | — |
| WR | 8th | Jaylan Brown | FR | 6'1" | 185 | — |
| WR | 9th | Jet Thompson | SR | 5'10" | 165 | — |
| WR | 10th | Rafeald Campbell | FR | 5'11" | 175 | ★★★ |
| WR | 11th | CJ Simon | FR | 6'0" | 165 | ★★★ |
| WR | 12th | Marcus Torres | FR | 5'10" | 175 | — |
| WR | 13th | Ashton Nickelberry | SR | 5'10" | 181 | — |
| WR | 14th | Mason Ferguson | FR | 6'0" | 185 | ★★★ |
| WR | — | Jaden Smith | SR | 5'10" | 195 | — |
| WR | — | Zo Hill | FR | 5'11" | 165 | — |
| WR | — | Caden Harris | SO | 5'10" | 170 | — |
| WR | — | Aramoni Rhone | JR | 6'5" | 195 | — |
| WR | — | Kai Pruitt | FR | 6'0" | 180 | — |
Tight Ends · 4
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TE | 1st | Judah Ezinwa | JR | 6'3" | 235 | — |
| TE | 2nd | Jordan Andrus | FR | 6'4" | 235 | ★★★ |
| TE | — | Cash Cheeks | JR | 6'7" | 225 | — |
| TE | — | Luka Matamoros | FR | 6'5" | 275 | ★★★ |
Offensive Line · 18
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL | — | Ivan Escobar | SR | 6'2" | 305 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Craig Wydra | FR | 6'4" | 305 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Jaquan Toney | SR | 6'4" | 285 | — |
| OL | — | Joseph Immediato | SR | 6'4" | 318 | ★★ |
| OL | — | Jake Riggs | FR | 6'3" | 295 | ★★ |
| OL | — | Rolando Beltran | JR | 6'3" | 305 | — |
| OL | — | Dennis Lafferty | FR | 6'7" | 320 | — |
| OL | — | Mark Robinson | SO | 6'5" | 320 | — |
| OL | — | James Williams | SO | 6'3" | 325 | — |
| OL | — | Maddox Huber | FR | 6'7" | 300 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Preston Perkins | FR | 6'6" | 270 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Tyrone McDuffie III | SO | 6'4" | 315 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Tyler Roberts | FR | 6'8" | 314 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Azizi Henry | SR | 6'4" | 310 | ★★ |
| OL | — | Juan Camacho Jr. | SR | 6'6" | 285 | — |
| OL | — | Diego De La Cruz | FR | 6'4" | 300 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Ryder Slaton | FR | 6'7" | 280 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Jake Utley | SO | 6'6" | 315 | — |
Defensive Line · 19
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE | 1st | Kam Thomas | SR | 5'7" | 184 | — |
| DE | — | Ryland Bradford | FR | 5'11" | 180 | ★★★ |
| DL | 1st | Ashaad Hall | SR | 6'4" | 235 | — |
| DL | 2nd | Elijah Baldwin | FR | 6'7" | 230 | ★★★ |
| DL | 3rd | Shakaun Bowser | JR | 6'5" | 255 | — |
| DL | 4th | Cole Gustafson | SR | 6'4" | 279 | — |
| DL | 5th | Tyler Scott | SR | 6'1" | 315 | — |
| DL | — | Derek Burns | JR | 6'5" | 254 | — |
| DL | — | Oryend Fisher | SO | 6'6" | 225 | — |
| DL | — | Will Weber | JR | 6'4" | 255 | — |
| DL | — | Leander Parrish | FR | 6'3" | 240 | ★★★ |
| DL | — | Allan McCarter | FR | 6'4" | 270 | ★★★ |
| DL | — | Jaxon Smith | FR | 6'7" | 225 | ★★★ |
| DL | — | Jimmy Leon | FR | 6'4" | 240 | — |
| DL | — | Kelton Farmer | JR | 6'4" | 290 | — |
| DL | — | Nico Guerra | JR | 6'5" | 245 | — |
| DL | — | Machi Robinson | JR | 6'2" | 290 | — |
| DT | 1st | KD Johnson | SR | 6'1" | 275 | — |
| DT | 2nd | Ashton Coker | SO | 6'2" | 290 | ★★★ |
Linebackers · 14
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LB | 1st | Micah Davey | SR | 6'2" | 235 | — |
| LB | 2nd | Jayden Wilson | JR | 6'1" | 218 | — |
| LB | 3rd | Donte Thompson | SR | 5'11" | 175 | — |
| LB | 4th | Joshua Rudolph | SR | 5'11" | 230 | ★★★ |
| LB | 5th | Stratton Shufelt | SO | 6'2" | 230 | ★★★ |
| LB | 6th | Garrett Hawkins | JR | 6'3" | 227 | — |
| LB | 7th | Vashon Brunswick II | FR | 6'1" | 215 | ★★★ |
| LB | 8th | Alex Szczesniak | SO | 6'2" | 220 | — |
| LB | 9th | Dylan Brown-Turner | SO | 6'1" | 210 | — |
| LB | — | Trace Meadows | FR | 6'0" | 210 | ★★★ |
| LB | — | Nate Dyman | SR | 6'2" | 230 | — |
| LB | — | Kane Bowen | FR | 6'2" | 215 | ★★★ |
| LB | — | Justin Lee | FR | 6'1" | 225 | ★★★ |
| LB | — | Copelin Windfont | FR | 6'0" | 220 | ★★★ |
Defensive Backs · 26
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB | 1st | Neil Campbell | SR | 5'11" | 205 | — |
| CB | 2nd | Justin Content | SO | 6'1" | 185 | ★★★ |
| CB | 3rd | Yessman Green | SR | 6'2" | 180 | — |
| CB | 4th | Marcell Blocker | SR | 6'3" | 190 | — |
| CB | 5th | Ekow Taylor | SO | 6'5" | 220 | ★★★ |
| CB | 6th | TJ Tillman | FR | 6'0" | 165 | ★★★ |
| CB | — | Darien Fantroy | FR | 6'2" | 175 | ★★★ |
| CB | — | Erion Wilkins | FR | 6'2" | 170 | ★★★ |
| CB | — | Kofi Taylor-Barrocks | SO | 6'3" | 230 | ★★★ |
| DB | 1st | Udoka Ezeani | SR | 6'1" | 216 | — |
| DB | 2nd | David Wilson | FR | 6'2" | 177 | — |
| DB | — | Royce Wilson | FR | 6'3" | 220 | ★★★ |
| DB | — | Jamal Frilot | FR | 6'3" | 230 | ★★★ |
| S | 1st | Solo Barnes | SR | 6'3" | 205 | — |
| S | 2nd | Xavier Smith | JR | 6'0" | 195 | ★★★ |
| S | 3rd | Kode Lowe | JR | 6'1" | 225 | — |
| S | 4th | Lantz Russell | SR | 6'3" | 210 | — |
| S | 5th | Darnell Williams | FR | 5'11" | 180 | — |
| S | 6th | Allen Gant | FR | 6'0" | 190 | — |
| S | 7th | Tyler Jones | SR | 6'0" | 200 | — |
| S | 8th | Caleb Walker | SR | 5'10" | 175 | — |
| S | 9th | Jaime Guerrero | JR | 6'1" | 185 | — |
| S | — | Chace Biddle | JR | 6'0" | 205 | ★★★★ |
| S | — | Grant Stewart | FR | 5'10" | 188 | ★★★ |
| S | — | Josiah Jones | FR | 6'2" | 185 | ★★★ |
| S | — | Cam Harrelson | FR | 6'0" | 165 | — |
Special Teams · 10
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS | 1st | Josh Hancock | SR | 5'9" | 185 | — |
| LS | — | Rio Hay | FR | 6'11" | 232 | — |
| LS | — | Ian Hall | FR | 6'2" | 215 | — |
| PK | 1st | Noah Botsford | JR | 6'3" | 200 | — |
| PK | 2nd | Tanner Cragun | SO | 6'2" | 195 | — |
| PK | 3rd | Carlos Arreola | FR | — | — | — |
| PK | — | Kyle Gallegos | JR | 5'9" | 150 | — |
| PK | — | Diego Frausto | FR | 6'3" | 225 | — |
| PK | — | Jackson Cleaver | SR | 6'1" | 205 | — |
| PK | — | Joe Bowman | SR | 6'0" | 185 | — |
2025 · pct vs FBS
SP+ Off
20.219
Off PPA
+0.014
Pass PPA
+0.025
Rush PPA
+0.0527
Success
33%1
Explosive
1.4598
PlayerMedian (50th)percentile vs league
SP+ Trend
points vs avg team
— Overall— Offense— Defense
SP+ = opponent-adjusted points vs an average team. Overall & Offense higher = better; Defense lower = better.
Advanced
2025 · opponent-adjusted PPA / play
| Split | Offense | Defense |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | +0.01 | +0.10 |
| Passing | +0.02 | +0.23 |
| Rushing | +0.05 | +0.00 |
| 1st Down | -0.17 | +0.04 |
| 2nd Down | -0.02 | +0.19 |
| 3rd Down | +0.28 | +0.14 |
Scoring Trend
2025 · pts/game
PPG For
23.3
PPG Against
30.4
Differential
-7.1
— Points for— Points against
dots: W / LResults
2025
- Overall
- 2-10
- Home
- 1-5
- Away
- 0-5
- Neutral
- 1-0
- Conference
- 1-7
- Non-Conference
- 1-3
- One-Score (≤8)
- 0-3
- Avg Margin
- -7.1
Situational Splits
2025 · record · pts
| Split | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venue | |||
| Home | 1-5 | 24.0 | 26.8 |
| Away | 0-5 | 20.2 | 37.4 |
| Neutral | 1-0 | 35.0 | 17.0 |
| Competition | |||
| vs Ranked (SP+ 25) | 0-1 | 10.0 | 27.0 |
| Conference | 1-7 | 23.4 | 32.8 |
| Non-conference | 1-3 | 23.3 | 25.8 |
Season History · last 12
0 AP top-10 · 2 postseason
| Season | Record | Conf | SP+ | AP | Post |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2-10 | 1-7 | #129 | — | — |
| 2024 | 3-9 | 3-5 | #130 | — | — |
| 2023 | 3-9 | 2-6 | #122 | — | — |
| 2022 | 5-7 | 3-5 | #99 | — | — |
| 2021 | 7-5 | 4-4 | #91 | — | 0-1 |
| 2020 | 3-5 | 0-4 | #124 | — | — |
| 2019 | 1-11 | 0-8 | #127 | — | — |
| 2018 | 1-11 | 1-7 | #130 | — | — |
| 2017 | 0-12 | 0-8 | #128 | — | — |
| 2016 | 4-8 | 2-6 | #120 | — | — |
| 2015 | 5-7 | 3-5 | #123 | — | — |
| 2014 | 7-5 | 5-3 | #108 | — | 0-1 |
Recent Form · last 5
0-5 SU · 0-5 ATS · O5/U0
Betting Profile
2025 · 12 w/ line
| Straight up | 2-10 |
| ATS | 3-925% |
| Over / Under | 8-4 O-U |
| — ATS splits — | |
| As favorite | 2-2 |
| As underdog | 1-7 |
| Home | 1-5 |
| Away | 1-4 |
vs closing line · splits show cover–no cover
Recruiting Classes
avg #118 · 0 blue-chip
■ 5★■ 4★■ 3★71 rated signees
| Class | Natl | Pts | 5★ | 4★ | 3★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #70 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| 2024 | #83 | 163 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| 2023 | #121 | 101 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 | #129 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 | #134 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2020 | #131 | 114 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2019 | #112 | 132 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2018 | #129 | 105 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | #133 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | #125 | 99 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
247Sports composite · class rank vs all FBS
Roster Talent
talent #101
Returning prod 100%Departed 0%
Portal in 26net -13Out 39
Talent composite551.9 #101 / 134
Portal avg stars (in / out)2.9 / 2.8
Returning usage (pass / rush / rec)100 / 100 / 100
Notable Portal Moves
| ▲ | Malachi Nelson | QB | 3★ | ← Boise State |
| ▲ | Ashaad Hall | EDGE | 3★ | ← South Carolina State |
| ▲ | Jaylan Brown | WR | 3★ | ← Michigan State |
| ▲ | Marcell Blocker | CB | 3★ | ← Florida Memorial University |
| ▼ | Kyran Duhon | EDGE | 3★ | → Oklahoma State |
| ▼ | Amier Boyd-Matthews | CB | 3★ | → Texas Tech |
| ▼ | Dillion Williams | S | 3★ | → Florida Atlantic |
| ▼ | Brennan Smith | IOL | 3★ | → Mississippi State |
returning PPA · portal · talent composite · 2025
Injury Report · 0
No injuries reported.
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