Rebel Daily Drive 7.1.2026 | Mountain West Football 2026 Upside Rankings

The new Mountain West is wide open. On this episode of Rebel Daily Drive, Mike Cooper ranks every Mountain West football team by 2026 upside and breaks down which programs have the highest ceiling in the new-look league. With Boise State, Fresno State, San Diego State, Colorado State and Utah State gone, the Mountain West has a completely different hierarchy. UNLV enters the conversation with real expectations under Dan Mullen, while New Mexico, Hawaii, North Dakota State, Air Force and others all have something to prove. This is not a preseason standings prediction. This is about upside. Who has the best quarterback situation? Who has the most momentum? Who has the biggest boom-or-bust season ahead? And how high can UNLV really climb in 2026? Teams discussed: UNLV New Mexico Hawaii North Dakota State Air Force San Jose State UNR Wyoming Northern Illinois UTEP Follow and support The Scarlet Standard: Website: https://the-scarlet-standard.com/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/SS\_MediaLV Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ss\_medialv/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577609316045 Shop with Vegas Varsity and support the show: https://vegasvarsity.com/ Use promo code SSM10 for 10% off your order. Lefty-J’s Island Favorites: https://order.online/store/lefty-j's-island-favorites-las-vegas-29965474 Stay loud. Stay loyal. Bring back Hey Reb. Go Rebels. #UNLVFootball #UNLVRebels #MountainWest #RebelDailyDrive #ScarletStandard #CollegeFootball #DanMullen