Boise State Wins Mountain West, Secures Spot in College Football Playoff

Led by Heisman finalist Ashton Jeanty, Boise State defeated UNLV to claim the Mountain West title and earn a first-round bye in the expanded College Football Playoff.

Boise State clinched the Mountain West Championship with a 21-7 victory over UNLV, securing their place in the 12-team College Football Playoff as the highest-ranked Group of Five champion.
Running back Ashton Jeanty, a Heisman Trophy finalist, delivered another standout performance with 209 rushing yards, including a 75-yard touchdown run, bringing his season total to 2,497 yards.
The Broncos' defense held strong, with a key goal-line stop following an 86-yard run by UNLV's Kylin James, preserving their lead in the second half.
Boise State head coach Spencer Danielson was named Mountain West Coach of the Year, while Jeanty earned Offensive Player of the Year honors for the second consecutive season.
UNLV, ranked No. 20, finished their season with a 10-3 record under head coach Barry Odom, who has revitalized the program with standout performances from players like linebacker Jackson Woodard, the conference's Defensive Player of the Year.