- What: NCAA Football Regular Season Game
- When: October 25, 2024
- Who: Boise State vs. UNLV
- Time: 7:30 p.m. PST
- Where: Allegiant Stadium (Las Vegas, NV)
One of the most exciting matchups in Week 9 will take place Friday night in Las Vegas as the No. 17 Boise State Broncos will take on UNLV at Allegiant Stadium.
This game holds significant stakes, featuring both playoff and Heisman considerations. If Boise State or UNLV can win the rest of the games on their schedule, they will likely earn a playoff spot.
Boise State has won the last seven matchups against UNLV. Last year, Boise State defeated UNLV 44-20 in the Mountain West Championship.
Meanwhile, Boise State Running back Ashton Jeanty is the frontrunner for this year’s Heisman Trophy.
Boise State
This is a significant matchup for Jeanty. He faces a UNLV defense ranked in the top 50 for yards allowed per play and just outside the top 25 for run defense.
Jeanty has compiled 1,248 rushing yards on 126 carries, averaging 9.9 yards per attempt, and has scored an impressive 17 touchdowns.
He is also a formidable asset in the passing game, as demonstrated by his 43 receptions for 569 yards and five touchdown catches last season.
While the Broncos haven’t utilized him much as a receiver this year, that aspect will likely come into play in a crucial game like this one.
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Boise’s quarterback Maddux Madsen has 12 touchdowns with only 2 interceptions which showcases his effectiveness on the field.
Boise State also struggled defensively, giving up 30 points to Utah State and a total of 82 points in their first two games against Georgia Southern and Oregon.
However, the Broncos feature the second-best offense in the nation in this category, suggesting a potentially thrilling, fast-paced game tonight.
This matchup poses a significant challenge for the Boise State defense, as UNLV stands at 21st in yards per play.
UNLV
The Rebels average 43.6 points per game, which could exploit a Boise defense that ranks 91st in yards per play. UNLV has a balanced offense, with 16 rushing touchdowns and contributions from eight different players.
They have also recorded 16 passing touchdowns, with Hajj-Malik Williams accounting for 10 of those, while leading the team with four rushing touchdowns.
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UNLV operates the Go-Go Offense under Brennan Marion, the offensive coordinator. The Rebels rank 26th in yards allowed per carry and 20th in rush defense, giving up an average of 104.4 rushing yards per game.
UNLV boasts a solid record, but they allowed 44 points to Syracuse and 34 to Utah State, which is the best offense they’ve faced so far.
Broncos-Rebels Best Bet
Everything about this matchup indicates it will be offensive fireworks from both teams.
63.5 points seems like a high total, but I have faith both these teams will push this over with ease.
Over 63.5 points at -115 odds is the best bet in this one.
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