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Nevada's 44-20 loss at Arizona last week was a costly one, not only for the Wolf Pack's pride and confidence but also for coach Brian Polian's bank account.

Polian was called for two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties during the game and, on Tuesday, the school announced he had been fined $10,000.

It's the third time in three years Polian's behavior has been in the spotlight. He was penalized for cursing an official in a 2013 game against San Diego State. Last season, he was reprimanded by the Mountain West Conference for criticizing officials after a 49-27 win over UNLV.

Nevada athletic director Doug Knuth announced the fine in a statement, calling Polian's behavior unacceptable and not conforming with university standards.

In addition, the school will place an administrative official on the sidelines during games.

"The easy story right now is, 'I'm a hothead.' And I guess I can understand that and tune it out," Polian said after the loss to Arizona. "But I'm incredibly passionate about this job and incredibly passionate about our young people. … I don't apologize for my passion or my energy. I have to do a better job of focusing it."

QBs going down

It's not a good time to be a quarterback in the Mountain West.

Two weeks into the season, eight of the 12 teams have quarterback issues, ranging from season-ending injuries to a debate over who should be the starter.

Air Force finds itself in the most difficult position.

Starting quarterback Nate Romine suffered a torn ACL and MCL during Saturday's 37-16 victory over San Jose. Karson Roberts takes over the No. 1 job.

"Prayers out to Nate, but we've got to keep moving on. Karson's our guy now," receiver Jalen Robinette said.

Roberts was a part-time starter in 2013 before Romine, who was a freshman at the time, took over late in the season.

Quarterback production and injuries are also issues of varying degrees at Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, San Diego State, San Jose State, UNLV and Wyoming.

Around the Mountain

• Eastern Michigan won its first non-conference road game since 1988 at Wyoming, 48-29. In two games, the Cowboy defense has allowed touchdowns on plays of 74, 64, 52 and 44 yards. "There's great promise in youth. There's frustration, but there's great promise," said coach Craig Bohl.

• It's safe to say Fresno State coach Tim DeRuyter was impressed with Quincy Adeboyejo and Ole Miss' other receivers during a 73-21 loss to the Rebels. Said DeRuyter: "There were a couple of throws that I thought, 'Oh thank God, he overthrew it.' Then I said, 'Oh my God, the guy caught up to it.' "

• Boise State cornerback Donte Deayon intercepted two passes in the Broncos' 35-24 loss at BYU. He has 15 in his career and needs only four more to overtake Utah's Eric Weddle for the most in conference history.

• Hawaii earned $1.2 million for visiting No. 1-ranked Ohio State. It played well, too. The Rainbow Warriors allowed only two touchdowns into the fourth quarter before falling, 38-0. "Ohio State has a very good team," coach Norm Chow said.

• In a 35-7 loss at Cal, San Diego State was called for 12 penalties, including five that were late hits or personal fouls. "That's an immature football team," coach Rocky Long said. —

Tribune Power Rankings

1. Colorado State (1-1)

Turnover in overtime costly vs. Minnesota

2. Boise State (1-1)

Suffered last minute meltdown at BYU

3. Air Force (2-0)

Quarterback Romine (knee) out for the season

4. Hawaii (1-1)

Emerging as Western Division favorite?

5. Utah State (1-1)

Took a step forward in loss at Utah

6. San Jose State (1-1)

Missed opportunity against Air Force

7. San Diego State (1-1)

Long searching for a consistent quarterback

8. Nevada (1-1)

0-10 on the road against ranked teams

9. Fresno State (1-1)

Overwhelmed by Ole Miss

10. New Mexico (1-1)

Eight personal fouls in Tulsa loss

11. UNLV (0-2)

Not all bad against UCLA

12. Wyoming (0-2)

Down at half to Eastern Michigan, 38-7