Harper[3] Lott Trophy – Sr. LB J.C. Percy[4] At the Mountain West media days, held at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Broncos were picked as the overwhelming favorites to win the conference title, receiving 27 of a possible 30 first place votes.

This was the fifth straight year that Boise State was picked as the preseason champion of their conference.

WR Matt Miller and Sr. OL Joe Kellog were selected to the all-conference first team offense.

Sr. DL Mike Atkinson and Sr. DB Jamar Taylor were selected to the all-conference first team defense.

On August 2, Boise State was ranked #22 in preseason Coaches' poll.