... one of the most successful seasons in school history, posting an 11-2 record, which was capped off with a win over Oregon State in the Las Vegas Bowl. 

Expectations always seem to be high in Provo since head coach Bronco Mendenhall has led the Cougs to five straight bowl appearances since arriving.  The Las Vegas Bowl seems to be the desired location for the Mormon school, as it has played in this bowl all five seasons. 

TCU is the clear cut favorite to win the MWC after their storybook year in 2009, but expect Utah to challenge for the top spot.  BYU is a 125-to-one long shot to win a BCS title. 

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