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The Good, the Bad, the Ugly: Storylines from 2021

The 2021 season was an eventful one for the Mountain West. An unexpected champion emerged, and the league was as deep as it has ever been with eight teams appearing in bowl games. Let’s take a look at the top storylines from this past season.

The Good

Utah State Wins the Conference Championship

The Aggies looked awful during the COVID shortened season, but the hiring of Blake Anderson and a rejuvenated roster filled with transfers turned them into a champion. The Aggies will be in the conversation next year as well, as they bring back some of their most talented players and have a favorable schedule.