UNLV and Boise State to Clash in Mountain West Championship After Computer Tie-Break

Computer rankings break three-way tie, setting stage for UNLV's first championship game appearance and Boise State's comeback under interim coach.

UNLV and Boise State will face off in the Mountain West Conference championship game after a computer ranking was used to break a three-way tie for first place.
Both teams finished the regular season 6-2 in conference play, as did San Jose State, but the computer rankings listed UNLV first, allowing them to host the championship game.
Boise State reached the title game after its coach, Andy Avolos, was fired mid-season and the team was led by interim coach Spencer Danielson.
UNLV finished the regular season 9-3 overall, its best record since 1984, and is bowl-eligible for the first time since 2013.
Despite missing out on the championship, San Jose State will still get a chance to play in a bowl game.