Official College Football Playoff game results

Boise State defeats UNLV 21-7; Jeanty's 209 yards secure Mountain West title and College Football Playoff berth

Dec 7, 2024, 04:22 AM

Boise State claimed the Mountain West Conference Championship for the second consecutive year with a 21-7 victory over UNLV, securing a spot in the College Football Playoff as the first Group of Five team to clinch an automatic berth under the new 12-team format. Running back Ashton Jeanty led the Broncos with 209 rushing yards and a touchdown on 32 carries, including a pivotal 75-yard touchdown run at the end of the first half. With this performance, Jeanty has accumulated 2,497 rushing yards through 13 games, bringing him within 132 yards of surpassing Barry Sanders' single-season record. Boise State's defense was dominant, recording six sacks and setting a program record with 51 total sacks this season. The victory may earn the Broncos a first-round bye in the playoff. Fans stormed the field at Albertsons Stadium to celebrate the win.