- UNLV had no trouble against Nevada, defeating them 38-14 on Saturday.
- Boise State defeated Oregon State 34-18, improving to 11-1 on the season.
- These two teams last met on October 25, in a game that Boise State won 29-24.
The Rebels and the Broncos enter this NCAAF game with very high stakes. Our UNLV vs Boise State prediction involves the Broncos claiming not only a CFP spot, but a first-round bye. UNLV will aim to pull off an upset.
UNLV Fights to Stun Rivals
UNLV may not have a path to the CFP like Boise State does, but they can still play the spoiler. A win would mean no CFP bid for the Mountain West and a sigh of relief for teams like Alabama and Miami. The Rebels nearly toppled Boise State in their first matchup but came up five points short. They managed to hold the stupendous Ashton Jeanty to 3.9 yards per carry, but need to play better on offense to have a chance at winning this time.
Boise State Aiming for CFP Spot
It’s been close to ten years since Boise State was last ranked in the top-10 and competing for a national title. That was in the BCS era, as the CFP years have not treated the Broncos as well. That may change this year, with the Broncos a win away from making the 12-team expanded college football playoff. Boise State’s story has been headlined by Heisman front-runner RB Ashton Jeanty. The weight of the program will be on his shoulders.
UNLV vs Boise State Prediction: Broncos Brutalize UNLV
Despite playing a competitive game in their first matchup, this result may be more lopsided than UNLV hopes. They won’t have the benefit of homefield advantage anymore and face a Boise State team competing for much higher stakes. It shouldn’t be a total blowout, but if the Broncos do a better job of creating space for Jeanty than the last time, it also may not be all that close. We see the Broncos winning this one over the Rebels 33-20.
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