{"id":134,"date":"2025-05-05T13:55:17","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T13:55:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eventsnotification.com\/blog\/?p=134"},"modified":"2025-07-05T14:05:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-05T14:05:08","slug":"what-conference-is-boise-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eventsnotification.com\/blog\/what-conference-is-boise-state\/","title":{"rendered":"What Conference Is Boise State In? A Full Guide to Boise State\u2019s Conference, History &#038; Future"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"746\">Boise State University has become a household name in college football, thanks to its iconic blue turf and thrilling victories. But many fans still ask: <em data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"411\">What conference is Boise State in?<\/em> This guide explores Boise State\u2019s current conference affiliation, its history of conference moves, and what the future might hold. Whether you&#8217;re a Broncos fan, a college football follower, or just curious about <strong data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"667\">college football conference realignment<\/strong>, here\u2019s everything you need to know about <strong data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"745\">Boise State&#8217;s conference status<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"536\">In this detailed guide, we\u2019ll explore:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"858\">\n<li data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"587\">\n<p data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"587\">Boise State\u2019s current <strong data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"587\">conference affiliation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"646\">\n<p data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"646\">The complete history of <strong data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"646\">Boise State conference moves<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"710\">\n<p data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"710\">Why Boise State joined the <strong data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"710\">Mountain West Conference (MWC)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"773\">\n<p data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"773\">Boise State\u2019s football and sports performance within the MWC<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"858\">\n<p data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"858\">Potential <strong data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"818\">college football realignment<\/strong> options for Boise State in the future<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/eventsnotification.com\/blog\/what-conference-is-boise-state\/#%E2%9C%85_Boise_States_Current_Conference_Mountain_West_Conference_MWC\" >\u2705 Boise State\u2019s Current Conference: Mountain West Conference (MWC)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/eventsnotification.com\/blog\/what-conference-is-boise-state\/#%E2%9C%85_Boise_States_Mountain_West_Rivals\" >\u2705 Boise State\u2019s Mountain West Rivals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/eventsnotification.com\/blog\/what-conference-is-boise-state\/#%E2%9C%85_History_of_Boise_State_Conference_Affiliations\" >\u2705 History of Boise State Conference Affiliations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/eventsnotification.com\/blog\/what-conference-is-boise-state\/#%E2%9C%85_Why_Boise_State_Moved_to_the_Mountain_West_Conference\" >\u2705 Why Boise State Moved to the Mountain West Conference<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/eventsnotification.com\/blog\/what-conference-is-boise-state\/#%E2%9C%85_Boise_State_Footballs_Success_in_the_MWC\" >\u2705 Boise State Football\u2019s Success in the MWC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/eventsnotification.com\/blog\/what-conference-is-boise-state\/#%E2%9C%85_Boise_State_Basketball_Other_Sports_in_the_Mountain_West\" >\u2705 Boise State Basketball &amp; Other Sports in the Mountain West<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/eventsnotification.com\/blog\/what-conference-is-boise-state\/#%E2%9C%85_Could_Boise_State_Join_a_Power_Five_Conference\" >\u2705 Could Boise State Join a Power Five Conference?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/eventsnotification.com\/blog\/what-conference-is-boise-state\/#%E2%9C%85_Conclusion_Boise_States_Conference_Status\" >\u2705 Conclusion: Boise State\u2019s Conference Status<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/eventsnotification.com\/blog\/what-conference-is-boise-state\/#%E2%9C%85_FAQs_Boise_State_Conference_Info\" >\u2705 FAQs: Boise State Conference Info<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/eventsnotification.com\/blog\/what-conference-is-boise-state\/#%E2%9C%85_Explore_More_College_Sports_Insights_at_EventsNotificationcom\" >\u2705 Explore More College Sports Insights at EventsNotification.com<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"939\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9C%85_Boise_States_Current_Conference_Mountain_West_Conference_MWC\"><\/span>\u2705 <strong data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"939\">Boise State\u2019s Current Conference: Mountain West Conference (MWC)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"1045\">As of <strong data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"954\">2025<\/strong>, Boise State competes in the <strong data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1012\">Mountain West Conference<\/strong> for all major sports, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1138\">\n<li data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1056\">\n<p data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1056\">Football<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1085\">\n<p data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1085\">Men\u2019s &amp; Women\u2019s Basketball<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1096\">\n<p data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1096\">Baseball<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1105\">\n<p data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1105\">Soccer<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1121\">\n<p data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1121\">Track &amp; Field<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1138\">\n<p data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1138\">Olympic Sports<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1437\">The <strong data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1178\">Mountain West Conference (MWC)<\/strong> is a part of the <strong data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1218\">Group of Five (G5)<\/strong> leagues, outside the Power Five (P5) conferences like the <strong data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1318\">SEC, Big Ten, ACC, Big 12, and Pac-12<\/strong>. However, the MWC is often considered the strongest G5 conference, regularly producing New Year\u2019s Six bowl contenders.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1488\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9C%85_Boise_States_Mountain_West_Rivals\"><\/span>\u2705 <strong data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1488\">Boise State\u2019s Mountain West Rivals<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1570\">As a leading program in the <strong data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1524\">MWC<\/strong>, Boise State has built strong rivalries with:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1687\">\n<li data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1615\">\n<p data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1615\"><strong data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1589\">Fresno State<\/strong> (Battle for the Milk Can)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1637\">\n<p data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1637\"><strong data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1637\">San Diego State<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1650\">\n<p data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1650\"><strong data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1650\">Nevada<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1666\">\n<p data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1666\"><strong data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1666\">Air Force<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1687\">\n<p data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1687\"><strong data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1687\">Colorado State<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1750\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9C%85_History_of_Boise_State_Conference_Affiliations\"><\/span>\u2705 <strong data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1750\">History of Boise State Conference Affiliations<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1897\">Boise State has had an impressive journey through multiple conferences, evolving from a junior college to a <strong data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1896\">Group of Five football powerhouse<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1950\">\u279c <strong data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"1950\">Junior College &amp; Early Years (1933\u20131967)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"2009\">\n<li data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"2009\">\n<p data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"2009\">No NCAA conference affiliation; played in the <strong data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2008\">NJCAA<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2052\">\u279c <strong data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2052\">Big Sky Conference (1970\u20131995)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2132\">\n<li data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2093\">\n<p data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2093\">Moved to NCAA Division I-AA (now FCS).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2132\">\n<p data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2132\">Won multiple national championships.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2176\">\u279c <strong data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2176\">Big West Conference (1996\u20132000)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2263\">\n<li data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2223\">\n<p data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2223\">Transitioned to NCAA Division I-A (now FBS).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2263\">\n<p data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2263\">Short stint with limited competition.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"2265\" data-end=\"2321\">\u279c <strong data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2321\">Western Athletic Conference (WAC) (2001\u20132010)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"2322\" data-end=\"2455\">\n<li data-start=\"2322\" data-end=\"2373\">\n<p data-start=\"2324\" data-end=\"2373\">Boise State became a national football sensation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2424\">\n<p data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2424\">Historic <strong data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2405\">2007 Fiesta Bowl<\/strong> win over Oklahoma.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2455\">\n<p data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2455\">Left due to WAC instability.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"2457\" data-end=\"2507\">\u279c <strong data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2507\">Mountain West Conference (2011\u2013Present)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"2508\" data-end=\"2653\">\n<li data-start=\"2508\" data-end=\"2593\">\n<p data-start=\"2510\" data-end=\"2593\">Joined the <strong data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2549\">Mountain West Conference<\/strong> to secure better competition and stability.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2594\" data-end=\"2653\">\n<p data-start=\"2596\" data-end=\"2653\">Consistently ranks among the top programs in the <strong data-start=\"2645\" data-end=\"2652\">MWC<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2660\" data-end=\"2723\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9C%85_Why_Boise_State_Moved_to_the_Mountain_West_Conference\"><\/span>\u2705 <strong data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"2723\">Why Boise State Moved to the Mountain West Conference<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"2802\">Boise State\u2019s decision to join the <strong data-start=\"2759\" data-end=\"2787\">Mountain West Conference<\/strong> was driven by:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"3313\">\n<li data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"2875\">\n<p data-start=\"2806\" data-end=\"2875\"><strong data-start=\"2806\" data-end=\"2831\">Conference Stability:<\/strong> The WAC was collapsing as schools departed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2876\" data-end=\"2993\">\n<p data-start=\"2879\" data-end=\"2993\"><strong data-start=\"2879\" data-end=\"2902\">Better Bowl Access:<\/strong> The MWC offered better bowl tie-ins, including the <strong data-start=\"2954\" data-end=\"2972\">Las Vegas Bowl<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"2977\" data-end=\"2992\">Hawaii Bowl<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2994\" data-end=\"3123\">\n<p data-start=\"2997\" data-end=\"3123\"><strong data-start=\"2997\" data-end=\"3021\">TV Rights &amp; Revenue:<\/strong> Boise State negotiated a unique TV deal for its home games, increasing national exposure and revenue.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3124\" data-end=\"3313\">\n<p data-start=\"3127\" data-end=\"3313\"><strong data-start=\"3127\" data-end=\"3161\">College Football Playoff Path:<\/strong> Boise State regularly competes for the top <strong data-start=\"3205\" data-end=\"3222\">Group of Five<\/strong> spot, offering a chance to make the <strong data-start=\"3259\" data-end=\"3287\">College Football Playoff<\/strong> under the 12-team format.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 data-start=\"3320\" data-end=\"3371\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9C%85_Boise_State_Footballs_Success_in_the_MWC\"><\/span>\u2705 <strong data-start=\"3326\" data-end=\"3371\">Boise State Football\u2019s Success in the MWC<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3372\" data-end=\"3471\">Boise State Football is widely considered the flagship program of the <strong data-start=\"3442\" data-end=\"3470\">Mountain West Conference<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3472\" data-end=\"3687\">\n<li data-start=\"3472\" data-end=\"3552\">\n<p data-start=\"3474\" data-end=\"3552\"><strong data-start=\"3474\" data-end=\"3497\">9 MWC Championships<\/strong> (2012, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3553\" data-end=\"3609\">\n<p data-start=\"3555\" data-end=\"3609\">Multiple <strong data-start=\"3564\" data-end=\"3587\">New Year\u2019s Six Bowl<\/strong> appearances and wins.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3610\" data-end=\"3687\">\n<p data-start=\"3612\" data-end=\"3687\">Maintains a special <strong data-start=\"3632\" data-end=\"3650\">TV rights deal<\/strong> for additional revenue and exposure.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"3694\" data-end=\"3762\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9C%85_Boise_State_Basketball_Other_Sports_in_the_Mountain_West\"><\/span>\u2705 <strong data-start=\"3700\" data-end=\"3762\">Boise State Basketball &amp; Other Sports in the Mountain West<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3763\" data-end=\"3840\">Beyond football, Boise State has excelled in other sports within the <strong data-start=\"3832\" data-end=\"3839\">MWC<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3841\" data-end=\"4008\">\n<li data-start=\"3841\" data-end=\"3906\">\n<p data-start=\"3843\" data-end=\"3906\"><strong data-start=\"3843\" data-end=\"3864\">Men\u2019s Basketball:<\/strong> 4 NCAA Tournament appearances since 2013.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3907\" data-end=\"4008\">\n<p data-start=\"3909\" data-end=\"4008\"><strong data-start=\"3909\" data-end=\"3949\">Women\u2019s Basketball &amp; Olympic Sports:<\/strong> Competitive programs in softball, track &amp; field, and more.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"4015\" data-end=\"4072\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9C%85_Could_Boise_State_Join_a_Power_Five_Conference\"><\/span>\u2705 <strong data-start=\"4021\" data-end=\"4072\">Could Boise State Join a Power Five Conference?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4073\" data-end=\"4189\">Boise State frequently appears in <strong data-start=\"4107\" data-end=\"4139\">college football realignment<\/strong> discussions. Here\u2019s a look at possible scenarios:<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"4191\" data-end=\"4235\">\u279c <strong data-start=\"4198\" data-end=\"4235\">Possible Power Five Destinations:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"4236\" data-end=\"4485\">\n<li data-start=\"4236\" data-end=\"4308\">\n<p data-start=\"4238\" data-end=\"4308\"><strong data-start=\"4238\" data-end=\"4260\">Big 12 Conference:<\/strong> Most likely option if the Big 12 expands again.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4309\" data-end=\"4382\">\n<p data-start=\"4311\" data-end=\"4382\"><strong data-start=\"4311\" data-end=\"4339\">Pac-12 (Future Rebuild):<\/strong> Could be considered if the Pac-12 reforms.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4383\" data-end=\"4485\">\n<p data-start=\"4385\" data-end=\"4485\"><strong data-start=\"4385\" data-end=\"4424\">American Athletic Conference (AAC):<\/strong> A G5 move that\u2019s unlikely to offer major gains over the MWC.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"4487\" data-end=\"4525\">\u279c <strong data-start=\"4494\" data-end=\"4525\">Challenges for Boise State:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"4526\" data-end=\"4711\">\n<li data-start=\"4526\" data-end=\"4575\">\n<p data-start=\"4528\" data-end=\"4575\">Smaller TV market compared to other candidates.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4576\" data-end=\"4644\">\n<p data-start=\"4578\" data-end=\"4644\">Lack of <strong data-start=\"4586\" data-end=\"4609\">AAU academic status<\/strong>, which some P5 leagues prioritize.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4645\" data-end=\"4711\">\n<p data-start=\"4647\" data-end=\"4711\">Strong current position within the <strong data-start=\"4682\" data-end=\"4710\">Mountain West Conference<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"4713\" data-end=\"4755\">\u279c <strong data-start=\"4720\" data-end=\"4755\">Boise State\u2019s Current Approach:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"4756\" data-end=\"4896\">\n<li data-start=\"4756\" data-end=\"4828\">\n<p data-start=\"4758\" data-end=\"4828\">Open to <strong data-start=\"4766\" data-end=\"4780\">Power Five<\/strong> invitations but satisfied with the MWC for now.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4829\" data-end=\"4896\">\n<p data-start=\"4831\" data-end=\"4896\">Continues to focus on dominating the <strong data-start=\"4868\" data-end=\"4885\">Group of Five<\/strong> landscape.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"4903\" data-end=\"4956\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9C%85_Conclusion_Boise_States_Conference_Status\"><\/span>\u2705 <strong data-start=\"4909\" data-end=\"4956\">Conclusion: Boise State\u2019s Conference Status<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"4957\" data-end=\"5212\">\n<li data-start=\"4957\" data-end=\"5020\">\n<p data-start=\"4959\" data-end=\"5020\"><strong data-start=\"4959\" data-end=\"4982\">Current Conference:<\/strong> Mountain West Conference (since 2011)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5021\" data-end=\"5107\">\n<p data-start=\"5023\" data-end=\"5107\"><strong data-start=\"5023\" data-end=\"5043\">Football Status:<\/strong> Top-tier <strong data-start=\"5053\" data-end=\"5070\">Group of Five<\/strong> contender with national recognition.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5108\" data-end=\"5212\">\n<p data-start=\"5110\" data-end=\"5212\"><strong data-start=\"5110\" data-end=\"5129\">Future Outlook:<\/strong> Potential Power Five move in the future, but firmly rooted in the <strong data-start=\"5196\" data-end=\"5203\">MWC<\/strong> for now.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5214\" data-end=\"5336\">Boise State remains one of the most successful G5 programs, and its conference future will continue to generate headlines.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"5343\" data-end=\"5386\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9C%85_FAQs_Boise_State_Conference_Info\"><\/span>\u2705 <strong data-start=\"5349\" data-end=\"5386\">FAQs: Boise State Conference Info<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5387\" data-end=\"5490\"><strong data-start=\"5387\" data-end=\"5393\">Q:<\/strong> Is Boise State in the Pac-12?<br data-start=\"5423\" data-end=\"5426\" \/><strong data-start=\"5426\" data-end=\"5432\">A:<\/strong> No, Boise State competes in the Mountain West Conference.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5492\" data-end=\"5631\"><strong data-start=\"5492\" data-end=\"5498\">Q:<\/strong> Has Boise State ever been in a Power Five conference?<br data-start=\"5552\" data-end=\"5555\" \/><strong data-start=\"5555\" data-end=\"5561\">A:<\/strong> No, Boise State has always competed in <strong data-start=\"5601\" data-end=\"5630\">Group of Five conferences<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5633\" data-end=\"5797\"><strong data-start=\"5633\" data-end=\"5639\">Q:<\/strong> Can Boise State make the College Football Playoff?<br data-start=\"5690\" data-end=\"5693\" \/><strong data-start=\"5693\" data-end=\"5699\">A:<\/strong> Yes! Under the new 12-team format, the top <strong data-start=\"5743\" data-end=\"5760\">Group of Five<\/strong> champion earns an automatic CFP bid.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5799\" data-end=\"5933\"><strong data-start=\"5799\" data-end=\"5805\">Q:<\/strong> Why hasn\u2019t Boise State joined the Big 12 yet?<br data-start=\"5851\" data-end=\"5854\" \/><strong data-start=\"5854\" data-end=\"5860\">A:<\/strong> Factors include TV market size, academics, and no formal invitation yet.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5935\" data-end=\"6077\"><strong data-start=\"5935\" data-end=\"5941\">Q:<\/strong> What\u2019s Boise State\u2019s best football season?<br data-start=\"5984\" data-end=\"5987\" \/><strong data-start=\"5987\" data-end=\"5993\">A:<\/strong> 2006 &amp; 2009 (undefeated, Fiesta Bowl wins) and 2014 (Fiesta Bowl win over Arizona).<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"6084\" data-end=\"6156\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9C%85_Explore_More_College_Sports_Insights_at_EventsNotificationcom\"><\/span>\u2705 <strong data-start=\"6090\" data-end=\"6156\">Explore More College Sports Insights at EventsNotification.com<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6157\" data-end=\"6375\">Looking for more <strong data-start=\"6174\" data-end=\"6250\">college football realignment updates, sports events, and conference news<\/strong>? 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