The Mountain West does not have tie-ins to the First Responder and Independence Bowls.
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You could be correct, However the CFN reports SERVPRO First Responder Bowl vs Group of Six
College Football News - Apr 18, 2026
Mountain West Bowl Tie-Ins, Affiliations
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Boise State two seasons ago, the Mountain West champion will get into the College Football Playoff if it's the top-ranked Group of Six champ in the rankings.
Even with the loss of Boise State,
Colorado State,
Fresno State, San Diego State, and Utah State to the Pac-12, there will still be openings for five bowl appearances, helped by the addition of North Dakota State, Northern Illinois, and UTEP.
The LA Bowl isn't around anymore, but these four are still available.
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Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl vs MAC
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Famous Idaho Potato Bowl vs MAC
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Sheraton Hawaii Bowl vs CUSA
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Isleta New Mexico Bowl vs CUSA
There's a new bowl back in the mix with the return of the
Poinsettia Bowl, with the Mountain West expected to face the Pac-12.
The Mountain West is the first on deck, if available, for the
Guaranteed Rate Bowl vs the Big Ten or Big 12. It's also available for any of these four.
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Bush's Boca Raton Bowl of Beans vs Group of Six
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Cure Bowl vs Group of Six
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Puerto Rico Bowl vs Group of Six
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Scooter's Coffee Frisco Bowl vs Group of Six
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SERVPRO First Responder Bowl vs Group of Six