What does Spencer Danielson's Boise State Broncos squad need to secure a place in the 12-team College Football Playoff?

The Boise State Broncos are an impressive 5-1 in their first five games. The Broncos' only loss came against the then-No. 7 Oregon Ducks, losing on the back of a game-winning field goal from the Ducks. Entering Week 8, Boise State has arguably the best chance to secure a spot in the College Football Playoff of any Group of Five team, ranked as the No. 15 team in the country.

Here's what the Boise State Broncos need to secure a spot in the 12-team College Football Playoff at the end of the regular season.

What do Spencer Danielson's Boise State Broncos need to make the College Football Playoff?

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It's harder for any Group of Five team to earn a College Football Playoff bid, but the 12-team playoff format will help these teams earn opportunities to compete for major bowl games and a national championship.

For Boise State to earn a spot in the College Football Playoff, the Broncos must win out. Any slip-up from them could be the difference in making the College Football Playoff or not.

Boise State could finish the season as a one-loss conference champion in the Moutain West Conference but has a big test remaining within the conference. The Broncos will face off against the UNLV Rebels (5-1, 2-0 MWC) in Week 9. This game is a must-win for Boise State, as a second loss would derail the Broncos' playoff hopes.

The road to the playoff is relatively simple for Boise State as long as they continue to win. Behind the Heisman frontrunner, Ashton Jeanty, they will continue to garner national attention and remain the favorite among Group of Five schools to land a spot in the College Football Playoff if they can continue their winning ways down the stretch of the regular season.

Coming off their Week 8 open week, Boise State is currently favored in each of their remaining six games, and will likely be the heavy favorite in the Mountain West Championship if they continue to run the table in the conference.