Boise State vs UNLV Picks and Prediction – 10/26/2024

Beautiful Allegiant Stadium will play host to a Friday night Mountain West Conference showdown between the Boise State Broncos and the UNLV Rebels. Make sure you are ready for all the football action with our college football picks. The Broncos (5-1) lead the conference in total offense and are scoring 46.8 points per game. Last time out, Boise State rolled up 450 yards and did not commit a turnover during an efficient 28-7 road victory against Hawaii.

Heisman Trophy candidate Ashton Jeanty carried 31 times for a game-high 217 yards and an explosive 54-yard touchdown run. Maddux Madsen threw for 217 yards and two touchdowns. Cameron Camper contributed a game-high 111 receiving yards for the Broncos. 

The UNLV Rebels are off to a 2-0 start in conference play and their only loss of the year came versus Syracuse by a 44-41 final score. The Rebels rank fourth in the conference in total offense and are scoring at a 43.6 point clip. On Saturday, UNLV outscored Oregon State by nine points during the second half to earn a hard-fought 33-25 road victory. 

UNLV QB Hajj-Malik Williams accounted for three touchdowns and led the team with 65 rushing yards. Preseason All-American WR Ricky White III caught nine balls for 89 yards and a 22-yard touchdown to give the Rebels a 33-17 advantage. 

Boise State defeated UNLV in the Mountain West Championship game a season ago and these teams are squarely in the conversation to represent the group of five in the expanded College Football playoff. The Rebels are the better defensive team and will get the job done at home. Final Score Prediction, UNLV Rebels win 37-30.