Boise State vs. UNLV: Mountain West Championship Game live stream, TV, kickoff time, prediction

 

No. 10 Boise State vs. No. 20 UNLV: Mountain West Championship Game Preview

In one of the most significant Group of Five matchups in college football history, the Boise State Broncos and UNLV Rebels face off with both teams eyeing a potential spot in the College Football Playoff.

Season Recap

Boise State (11-1) enters the championship game after an explosive season. The Broncos’ only loss came on a last-second play against No. 1 Oregon. They capped the regular season in dominant fashion, defeating Oregon State 34-18.

UNLV (10-2) has had a stellar campaign of its own, with its only losses coming to Boise State and a 9-3 Syracuse team by a combined eight points. The Rebels have been on fire since a narrow victory over Hawaii, defeating San Diego State, San Jose State, and Nevada by a total of 56 points.

The two teams met earlier this season at Allegiant Stadium, where Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty scored a decisive fourth-quarter touchdown to secure a narrow win for the Broncos.

Game Information

• Date: Friday, Dec. 6
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• Location: Albertsons Stadium, Boise, Idaho
• TV: Fox
• Live Stream: fuboTV (free trial available)

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Key Storylines

Heisman Spotlight
Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty has the chance to solidify his Heisman Trophy candidacy. Despite being held to 128 yards—his lowest output this season—by UNLV in their previous matchup, Jeanty surpassed 2,000 rushing yards for the year, becoming the first running back to achieve that since 2019. With 566 yards needed to break Barry Sanders’ single-season record, Jeanty could make a statement in this game.

UNLV's QB Turnaround
After the surprising early-season departure of Matthew Sluka, transfer quarterback Hajj-Malik Williams stepped up for UNLV, throwing for 1,735 yards, rushing for 768 yards, and accounting for 26 total touchdowns in nine starts. His emergence has powered the Rebels to an average of 38 points per game.

CFP Implications
Both teams are poised to represent the Group of Five in the College Football Playoff. A Boise State win could earn the Broncos a first-round bye, while a UNLV victory would likely secure a spot in the 12-seed range. This game is pivotal for both programs’ national profiles.

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Prediction

According to DraftKings Sportsbook, Boise State is favored by four points. These teams are evenly matched, with UNLV demonstrating its ability to slow down Jeanty in their previous meeting. However, Boise State’s experience and the home-field advantage could give them the edge. Expect Jeanty to deliver a game-changing performance, propelling the Broncos to a narrow victory and a CFP berth.

Pick: Boise State -4.