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Boise State Rallies Past Utah State 25-24 on Late Dylan Riley Touchdown

Computer rankings now determine Boise State's Mountain West title-game fate.

SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - OCTOBER 4: Dion Washington #19 and Marco Notarainni #53 of the Boise State Broncos react during the NCAA game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Boise State Broncos at Notre Dame Stadium on October 4, 2025 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
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Utah State head coach Bronco Mendenhall walks off the field after the Aggies lost to Boise State 25-24 on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Logan.
Utah State Aggies running back Noah White (23) carries the ball against McNeese State in the second half Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Logan.

Overview

  • Dylan Riley ran for 120 yards and scored the go-ahead touchdown with 2:26 remaining to cap the comeback.
  • The Broncos erased a 24-13 deficit as Max Cutforth went 25-of-48 for 325 yards and two touchdowns, highlighted by a 66-yard score to Quinton Brown.
  • Boise State controlled time of possession 36:58 to 23:02, curbing Utah State's opportunities after halftime.
  • Utah State’s Bryson Barnes posted 184 passing yards and 89 rushing with a touchdown, and the Aggies were stopped on two fourth-down tries in the fourth quarter.
  • Boise State improved to 8-4 (6-2 MW) with title berths now decided by computer rankings after New Mexico’s upset, while Utah State fell to 6-6 (4-4) and awaits a Dec. 7 bowl announcement.