The 2008 Mountain West Conference football season was the 10th since eight former members of the Western Athletic Conference banded together to form the MW. The University of Utah won their fourth conference championship, ending the year 13-0 with a victory over Alabama in the 2009 Sugar Bowl. Standings Statistical Leaders Memorable Games Utah 25, Michigan 23 August 30, 2008 • Michigan Stadium • Ann Arbor, Michigan • ABC • Attendance: 108,421 Brian Johnson threw for 305 yards and a touchdown and Louie Sakoda was 4-4 on field goals as the Utes held on to beat Michigan on their home field. #15 BYU 28, Washington 27 September 6, 2008 • Husky Stadium • Seattle, Washington • FSN • Attendance: 64,611 In one of the year's most controversial endings, Washington quarterback Jake Locker scored on a 3-yard touchdown run with two seconds remaining, but was penalized 15 yards when he flipped the ball into the air in celebration. BYU defensive end Jan Jorgensen blocked the 35-yard extra point attempt, securing the win for the Cougars. Air Force 31, Houston 28 September 13, 2008 • Gerald J. Ford Stadium • Dallas, Texas • Attendance: 2,546 The Falcons' scheduled game at Houston was relocated because of Hurricane Ike, the effects of which could still very much be felt in Dallas. In high winds and intermittent rain, Air Force tallied 380 yards rushing and never attempted a pass in the victory. TCU 31, Stanford 14 September 13, 2008 • Amon G. Carter Stadium • Fort Worth, Texas • The Mtn • Attendance: 25,531 Across the Metroplex from the Air Force-Houston game, the Frogs' game against Stanford was moved up to the early afternoon because of Ike and was also played in less than pleasant weather conditions. TCU outlasted the Cardinal in a sloppy game, starting the Mountain West's 4-0 day against the Pac-10. #18 BYU 59, UCLA 0 September 13, 2008 • LaVell Edwards Stadium • Provo, Utah • Versus • Attendance: 64,153 Max Hall tied a BYU school record by throwing for 7 touchdown passes as the Cougars easily defeated UCLA in Provo. The Cougars forced four turnovers and blocked a field goal in handing the Bruins their worst defeat in 80 years. New Mexico 36, Arizona 28 September 13, 2008 • University Stadium • Albuquerque, New Mexico • CBS College • Attendance: 32,337 The Lobos had a little extra motivation in this