"The problem for Boise State and Harsin is that the athletic department’s ticket revenue has decreased every year since at least 2016, according to budget records obtained by the Idaho Statesman. Average football attendance has dropped from 35,404 in 2012 to 32,070 in 2019. Season-ticket sales have plummeted from 24,109 to 16,580 during the same span with prices staying roughly the same."

This was in the article where the Boise coach calls out the MWC--and his own school:
https://www.idahostatesman.com/sports/college/mountain-west/boise-state-university/boise-state-football/article238300078.html