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Boise State Beats UNLV 38-21 to Secure Third Straight Mountain West Title

Maddux Madsen set the championship-game record with four first-half touchdowns on 289 passing yards.

Overview

  • The Broncos raced to a 21-0 lead in a cold, rainy Boise night and never trailed at Albertsons Stadium.
  • UNLV quarterback Anthony Colandrea went 18-for-38 for 225 yards with a touchdown and added 66 rushing yards and a score, pulling the Rebels within 28-21 late in the third quarter.
  • Boise State extended its dominance over UNLV to 11 straight wins and improved to 8-0 at home in the series.
  • All three Boise State running backs scored, highlighted by Malik Sherrod’s 39-yard reception, Dylan Riley’s 9-yard screen, and Sire Gaines’ 1-yard run to put the game out of reach.
  • UNLV fell to 10-3 and will learn its bowl destination Sunday in Las Vegas, while Boise State improved to 9-4 and moves on to postseason selection.