Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) runs for gain during the first quarter against the UNLV Rebels at Albertsons Stadium. - Source: Imagn
The 2024 Mountain West Championship game is a rematch of last year where the Boise State Broncos defeated the UNLV Rebels 44-20 to emerge winners. Moreover, when both teams collided in the regular season, the Broncos again won 29-24. The trend continued tonight on the field at Albertsons Stadium.
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The game was a one-sided affair. The Broncos scored seven in the first quarterback followed by 14 in the second. Meanwhile, the defense didn't allow the Rebels anywhere near the endzone. Going into the half, the Rebels were down 21-0.
In the second half, the Rebels held off the Broncos' offense, but on offense, they could only score once, resulting in a 21-7 loss, as the Broncos repeated as champions.
Boise State jumped out to an early lead and held on for a solid 21-7 victory over UNLV, after a dominant first half and strong defense throughout the game.
1st Quarter:
Boise State struck first:
3:51: Maddux Madsen connected with Latrull Caples for a 22-yard touchdown pass, capping a quick four-play, 55-yard drive.
Score: Boise State 7, UNLV 0.
2nd Quarter:
Boise State extended their lead with two more touchdowns:
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2:40: Madsen scored on a 14-yard touchdown run to end a methodical 12-play, 69-yard drive.
0:29: Ashton Jeanty broke free for a 75-yard touchdown run, finishing a two-play, 80-yard drive in under a minute.
Halftime Score: Boise State 21, UNLV 0.
3rd Quarter:
Both teams couldn't manage a single point in this quarter
4th Quarter:
UNLV managed to get on the board:
9:06: Greg Burrell ran for a 31-yard touchdown, finishing a nine-play, 81-yard drive.
Final Score: Boise State 21, UNLV 7.
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Key Performers:
Boise State: Madsen threw one TD and ran for another. Jeanty's 75-yard rushing touchdown highlighted UNLV's defensive woes.
UNLV: Burrell scored their lone touchdown with an impressive 31-yard run.
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Krutik Jain is a journalist who has been reporting on baseball at Sportskeeda since 2022. It was in 2018 when the baseball bug bit Krutik, and already a cricket fan, he credits baseball's rules and Clayton Kershaw's pitching to have hooked him to the game.
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