The Wolf Pack were led by second–year head coach Jay Norvell and played their home games at Mackay Stadium.

Listed in the order that they were released The Mountain West media days were held on July 24–25, 2018, at the Cosmopolitan in Paradise, Nevada.

The Wolf Pack were predicted to finish in fourth place in the MW West Division.

[18] The Wolf Pack had three players selected to the preseason All–Mountain West Team; one from the offense and two from the defense.

[19] Offense McLane Mannix – WR Defense Malik Reed – LB Dameon Baber – DB