Since its inception in the 2014 football season, the guaranteed NY6 spot has been the desired destination for all Group of 5 teams. The Mountain West has had some good teams over the years but has only made one NY6 appearance, Boise State, in the first year. An argument could be made that the Mountain West has actually moved further away from a NY6 bowl each season. That is the argument that will be discussed in today’s article.
2014
In the inaugural College Football Playoff season, Boise State got off to a rough start. But then, they caught fire after beginning the year 2-2.