Boise State Wins Mountain West Title, Playoff Spot

No. 10 Boise State secured a College Football Playoff spot by defeating No. 19 UNLV 21-7, earning their second consecutive Mountain West title. Ashton Jeanty was a standout performer, rushing for 209 yards and a touchdown, including a remarkable 75-yard run, tying LaDainian Tomlinson's record for the most TD runs of 70 yards or more in a season. Jeanty also moved into fourth on the FBS season rushing list, surpassing Marcus Allen and closing in on Barry Sanders' record. Boise State's quarterback, Maddux Madsen, contributed with a touchdown pass and a rushing TD, helping the team establish a commanding 21-0 lead by halftime. UNLV, known for their high-scoring offense, was held to just 7 points, unable to recover after a missed scoring opportunity in the third quarter. Boise State's victory positions them favorably for a first-round playoff bye if they maintain their ranking among the top conference champions.