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Boise State to Host UNLV in Mountain West Championship After Four-Way Tie

Composite rankings using SP+, ESPN strength of record, KPI and SportSource selected the matchup, with Boise’s head‑to‑head win setting the site.

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO – NOVEMBER 28: Quarterback Jack Layne #2 of the New Mexico Lobos scrambles out of the pocket against defensive lineman Malachi Finau #55 of the San Diego State Aztecs during the first half of a game at University Stadium on November 28, 2025 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 15: Troy Omeire #0 of the UNLV Rebels celebrates a first down against the Utah State Aggies in the third quarter of their game at Allegiant Stadium on November 15, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Rebels defeated the Aggies 29-26 in double overtime. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Boise State and UNLV were chosen Sunday as the Mountain West title-game participants after a four-way tie at 6-2 with New Mexico and San Diego State.
  • The conference applied its composite of nationally recognized metrics to break the tie, then used Boise State’s Oct. 18 win over UNLV to award hosting.
  • UNLV secured a share of the regular-season crown with a 42-17 win at Nevada, as Jai'Den Thomas rushed for four touchdowns to reach 10-2.
  • New Mexico’s 23-17 double-overtime victory over San Diego State on Friday created the multi-team deadlock but left both teams out via the metrics.
  • Boise State stayed in position with a 25-24 win at Utah State on Friday and will face UNLV in a title-game rematch of last season.