Boise State vs. UNLV Prediction: Can UNLV Shut Down Ashton Jeanty, Broncos on Friday Night?
The Boise State Broncos will look to continue their national ascension with a crucial win over the UNLV Runnin' Rebels on Friday night. Can Ashton Jeanty extend his lead in the Heisman race on the road, or will UNLV stifle the star RB? Matt McCuen has a prediction and pick against the spread for Boise State vs. UNLV in this Mountain West showdown.
Matt McCuen - October 25, 2024, 4:36 PM EDT
4 minBoise State vs. UNLV Prediction: Can UNLV Shut Down Ashton Jeanty, Broncos on Friday Night?
The Boise State Broncos and the UNLV Runnin' Rebels will meet on Friday Night for a highly-anticipated matchup. Tonight is a crucial game for two teams aspiring to win the Mountain West Conference.
Boise State comes into this contest with a record of 5-1. That record has them ranked 17th in the nation.
The Broncos' lone loss came in Week 2 when they lost 37-34 on the road against top-ranked Oregon. With a win tonight, Boise State will keep its playoff hopes alive and well.
Boise has dominated, winning all their games by a touchdown or more. The Broncos have not played since October 12th, when they beat Hawaii 28-7 on the road.
Boise State vs. UNLV Date, Time and Where To Watch
- Date: October 25, 2024
- Time: 10:30 pm ET
- Where To Watch: CBS Sports Network
Boise State vs. UNLV Prediction
Sophomore Maddux Madsen leads the offense with 1,273 passing yards, 12 touchdowns, and two interceptions.
Running back Ashton Jeanty is the favorite to win the Heisman Trophy award. Jeanty has rushed for 1,248 yards and 17 touchdowns.
Senior Cameron Camper has been the top target in the passing game, racking up 441 yards and four touchdowns.
UNLV comes into this contest with a 5-1 record. The Rebels know that with a win tonight, they will keep their playoff hopes alive and significantly improve their chances of winning the Mountain West.
UNLV began the season strong with wins over a pair of Big-12 teams (Houston & Kansas). UNLV's lone loss of the season came at home in a thriller against the Syracuse Orange.
Since the loss, the Rebels have rebounded nicely, winning back-to-back road games over Oregon State and Utah State. UNLV has not played in two weeks and comes into the contest well-rested.
Hajj-Malik Williams leads the team with 838 yards, ten touchdowns, and two interceptions. Williams has rushed for a team-best 390 yards and four touchdowns.
Jai’Den Thomas has enjoyed a strong season with 356 rushing yards and three touchdowns.
Ricky White III has racked up a team-best 614 yards and nine touchdowns.
Boise State vs. UNLV Pick
- Pick: UNLV +3.5 -110 Click here for the latest Boise State vs. UNLV odds
We will see a heavyweight battle between two of the best mid-major teams in college football.
Boise State enters the contest as a heavy public favorite, getting 83 percent of the bets on the spread and 90 percent of moneyline bets.
The public is due to cool off after the last two weeks.
Playing at home, I expect the Rebels to move the football and compete tonight easily.
Let’s start the college football weekend with a win!
