#11 Boise State Battles #22 UNLV for Mountain West Crown and Potential CFP Berth
The Mountain West Championship features #11 Boise State (11-1) hosting #22 UNLV (10-2) at Albertsons Stadium on Friday, December 6, at 8:00 p.m. EST on FOX.
Football helmets: Boise State vs UNLV
Boise State enters on a 10-game winning streak with a perfect 7-0 conference record. Led by Heisman frontrunner Ashton Jeanty, the Broncos seek their fifth conference title in their eighth championship appearance.
Illustrated portrait of Jeanty Ashton
UNLV secured their spot by defeating Nevada 38-14, finishing 10-2 overall and 6-1 in conference. They edged Colorado State for the second title-game berth via their higher College Football Playoff ranking.
Man wearing black jacket
Key Points:
- This is a rematch of last year's title game, won by Boise State 44-20
- Boise State defeated UNLV 29-24 earlier this season
- The winner likely secures a spot in the 12-team College Football Playoff
- Boise State's Ashton Jeanty has 2,288 rushing yards and 28 touchdowns
- UNLV's quarterback Hajj-Malik Williams has 23 total touchdowns
UNLV coach wearing headset
UNLV football players tackle opponent
The game features Boise State's explosive offense against UNLV's stout defense. The Broncos' championship experience and home-field advantage make them favorites, but UNLV's resilience suggests a close contest.
UNLV players celebrate touchdown against Fresno
Prediction: Boise State 31, UNLV 27, with Jeanty's performance likely being the deciding factor.
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