MWC Predictions, 2010, Week Eight

CSU at Utah
After a really rough start to the year, CSU is playing much better these days.  They are scoring points.  Their D held TCU to 27 points (6 at halftime).  Utah has played very well, though they struggled last week at Wyoming on offense, giving the ball up 3 times and only scoring 30 points.  Despite a 6-0 start, they are 108th in the country in turnover margin, tied with this week's opponent, Colorado State.  For Colorado State to have any chance in this game, they'll need to win that battle, and do so handily.  Utah will prove too much at home for CSU and comes away with a 34-13 win.

Air Force at TCU
The Falcons are 1-2 on the road.  TCU is 6-0 in the state of Texas, 4-0 at home.  Both teams will mostly run the ball, but I like TCU to do a better job for 4 quarters.  Jared Tew was a great fullback for Air Force, and it will be tough to lose him right now, heading into big games against TCU and Utah.  Air Force has not played at well at TCU since they joined the league, losing 44-10 in 2008 and 38-14 in 2006.  While this year's Air Force team is better than the 2008 or 2006 versions, so is TCU's team.  The Horned Frog defense has played well, and will continue to do so.  Maybe next year, Falcons.  Actually, probably for sure next year.  TCU wins this one though, 34-13.  The days of being ranked in the top 25 seem long ago...

San Diego State at New Mexico
The symbol of futility has been New Mexico the past two seasons.  A win for SDSU all but assures them of a bowl berth this season.  I do not see any reason they will not get one win closer to that possibility, playing this completely punchless New Mexico team: it's like BYU but without an offensive line down there.  SDSU pulls this out on the road, 38-13.  Unless Locksley is a good coach...