#17 Boise State Broncos @ UNLV Rebels: How To Watch, Preview, Storylines, Betting Line

Joe Londergan | Oct 26, 2024

Dec 2, 2023; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) carries the ball against the UNLV Rebels in the first half during the Mountain West Championship at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Friday night brings a huge matchup in the Mountain West conference that will affect the College Football Playoff hopes of both participating teams. Spencer Danielson's Boise State Broncos will look to lock up bowl eligibility against Barry Odom's UNLV Rebels. The Rebels defend the run well, but they have not faced a back this season quite like the Broncos' Ashton Jeanty.

Here's everything you need to know about the matchup.

#17/#19 Boise State Broncos (5-1, 2-0 Mountain West) @ UNLV Rebels (6-1, 2-0 Mountain West)

Date: Friday, October 25

Time: 7:30 PM PT // 10:30 PM ET

Location: Allegiant Stadium - Las Vegas, Nevada

TV: CBS Sports Network

Radio: SiriusXM 162 or 202

Betting Line: Boise -3.5 on FanDuel

Storylines

Last Time They Met

The last time that Boise State and UNLV faced off was the 2023 Mountain West Conference Championship game. The Broncos were victorious in that game by a final score of 44-20 in that contest last December. Boise State lead the all-time series with UNLV 9-3.

Ashton Jeanty's Incredible Numbers

Jeanty leads the FBS in rushing yards , yards per rush , rushing yards per game yards after contact and missed tackles forced. He is also second in the nation in rushing touchdowns with 17. He is on pace to break Barry Sanders' single season rushing record, if Boise State plays a 14-game schedule. Regardless, Jeanty is leaving his mark this season and seemingly boosting his draft stock every week.

Rebels To Watch

On offense and on punt plays, keep an eye out for UNLV receiver Ricky White. White has 46 catches for 614 yards with nine touchdowns, in addition to blocking three punts this season. Hajj Malik-Williams has ben exceptional at quarterback for the Rebels, completing 70.5 percent of his passes and averaging 6.4 yards per carry. On defense, linebacker Jackson Woodard and safety Jalen Catalon lead a group that is tied for third in FBS with 16 turnovers forced.

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Published Oct 25, 2024|Modified Oct 26, 2024

JOE LONDERGAN

Joe covers college sports from the Group of Five ranks and beyond. He has worked in the sports industry since 2008, earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Louisville, and a Master's degree from Seattle University.