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Ashton Jeanty's 128 Yards and Late TD Secure No. 17 Boise State's 29-24 Win Over UNLV

Oct 26, 2024, 03:44 AM

Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty continued his impressive season as the No. 17 Broncos defeated UNLV 29-24 at Allegiant Stadium on Friday night in a thrilling college football game. Jeanty, who has emerged as a Heisman Trophy front-runner, rushed for 128 yards on 33 carries and scored a crucial touchdown in the fourth quarter. Despite a slow start, accumulating 54 yards on 15 carries with no touchdowns in the first half, Jeanty finished strong to help secure the win. His Heisman odds shifted from +200 to +250 during the game. The game was tightly contested, with UNLV quarterback Hajj-Malik Williams showcasing his talent by rushing for a 71-yard play early in the game and later throwing a 34-yard touchdown pass to Jaden Bradley. Boise State overcame a 10-3 first-quarter deficit to take a 20-10 lead at halftime after quarterback Maddux Madsen connected with tight end Matt Lauter for a touchdown pass on fourth down with six seconds left in the half. UNLV fought back in the second half, taking a 24-23 lead into the fourth quarter before Jeanty's touchdown secured the win for Boise State, though they missed the subsequent two-point conversion. The Broncos' defense held off UNLV's late efforts to secure the victory. The win maintains Boise State's dominance over UNLV, which last defeated the Broncos in 1976, and bolsters Jeanty's Heisman candidacy.