Ashton Jeanty's 75-Yard TD Propels No. 10 Boise State to 21-0 Halftime Lead Over No. 20 UNLV

Dec 7, 2024, 01:44 AM

Boise State University hosted the Mountain West Championship game on Friday night at Albertsons Stadium, facing the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Boise State, ranked No. 10 with an 11-1 record (7-0 in the Mountain West), entered the game undefeated at home, while No. 20 UNLV (10-2, 6-1) was undefeated on the road. The game had significant implications for the College Football Playoff. Boise State's running back Ashton Jeanty, a Heisman Trophy candidate, delivered a standout performance. Jeanty rushed for 132 yards on 14 carries in the first half, including a 75-yard touchdown run with 29 seconds remaining before halftime. This run helped Boise State take a commanding 21-0 lead into halftime. Jeanty surpassed Marcus Allen to move into fourth place on the all-time single-season rushing list, amassing over 2,420 yards for the season. Quarterback Maddux Madsen contributed significantly, completing 12 of 14 passes for 107 yards. He threw a 22-yard touchdown pass to Latrell Caples on a third-and-17 play, giving Boise State a 7-0 lead late in the first quarter. Madsen also added a 14-yard rushing touchdown in the second quarter, extending the lead to 14-0. Boise State's defense was dominant, recording two sacks in the first quarter and holding UNLV to just 14 total yards in that period. The defense also intercepted a pass just before halftime. The game was crucial for both teams, with the winner potentially securing a berth in the College Football Playoff.