- What: Mountain West Conference Championship Game
- When: December 6, 2024
- Who: UNLV Rebels vs. Boise State Broncos
- Time: 5:00 p.m. PST
- Where: Albertsons Stadium (Boise, ID)
When the UNLV Rebels and Boise State Broncos clash again in the Mountain West Championship, all eyes will be on the blue turf of Albertsons Stadium.
The last time these two teams met was a nail-biter that ended with Boise State narrowly escaping with a 29-24 victory. However, that game was marred by a critical moment: a telegraphed interception by UNLV quarterback Hajj-Malik Williams just before halftime.
This costly mistake shifted the momentum and allowed Boise State to extend their lead to 20-10, a gap that ultimately proved insurmountable for the Rebels.
If that interception had not occurred, we could have had a very different outcome, one in which UNLV might have covered the spread by four points.
Fast-forward to now, and the Rebels are riding a wave of confidence. Williams has been on fire since that game, throwing just one interception in his last four outings, including 106 pass attempts.
This drastic improvement in his decision-making is crucial, especially against a Boise State defense that thrives on forcing turnovers.
With Williams at the helm, the Rebels have shown they can score efficiently, averaging 38 points per game since he took over as the starter.
Weather conditions are also in favor of the Rebels. With no precipitation expected and freezing temperatures, both teams will have to adjust.
Do the UNLV Rebels have the tools and the recent form to cover the spread against Boise State?
UNLV-Boise State Best Bet
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