UNLV’s offense couldn’t match the output of Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty. The Rebels lost the Mountain West title game to Boise State, 21-7.
Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty (2) stiff-arms UNLV defensive back Jett Elad (9) on a run in the first half of the Mountain West Championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty (2) pushes away from the arms of UNLV defensive lineman Tatuo Martinson (98) on a run in the first half of the Mountain West Championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
UNLV wide receiver Corey Thompson Jr., front left, reaches back for the ball against Boise State cornerback Davon Banks (20) for a reception during the first half of the Mountain West Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty (2) runs with the ball against UNLV the first half of the Mountain West Championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
UNLV wide receiver Corey Thompson Jr. (13) catches the ball against Boise State cornerback Davon Banks (20) for a 29 yard reception in the first half of the Mountain West Championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty (2) runs with the ball against UNLV in the first half of the Mountain West Championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty (2) pushes away from the arms of UNLV defensive lineman Tatuo Martinson (98) on a run the first half of the Mountain West Championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
UNLV wide receiver Corey Thompson Jr. (13) catches the ball against Boise State cornerback Davon Banks (20) for a 29 yard reception the first half of the Mountain West Championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
UNLV wide receiver Corey Thompson Jr., front left, reaches back for the ball against Boise State cornerback Davon Banks (20) for a reception during the first half of the Mountain West Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Boise State cornerback Jeremiah Earby, center celebrates with safety Rodney Robinson (4) after a pass breakup against UNLV wide receiver Corey Thompson Jr. (13) in the first half of the Mountain West Championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Boise State quarterback Maddux Madsen (4) runs through the UNLV defense on a touchdown run in the first half of the Mountain West Championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
UNLV wide receiver Ricky White III (11) is pulled down after a reception by Boise State cornerback A’Marion McCoy (7) in the first half of the Mountain West Championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Boise State cornerback Jeremiah Earby, left, breaks up a pass to UNLV wide receiver Corey Thompson Jr. (13) in the first half of the Mountain West Championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Boise State quarterback Maddux Madsen (4) is tripped by a UNLV defender on a scramble in the first half of the Mountain West Championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Boise State quarterback Maddux Madsen (4) celebrates after a touchdown run against UNLV with wide receiver Prince Strachan (17) late in the first half of the Mountain West Championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, center, holds up the Championship Trophy celebrating with safety Seyi Oladipo, left, and Boise State President Dr. Marlene Tromp, right, after their matchup against UNLV in the Mountain West Championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Boise State safety Seyi Oladipo, the defensive player of the game, celebrates with the Championship Trophy after their matchup against UNLV in the Mountain West Championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Boise State head coach Spencer Danielson celebrates with safety Seyi Oladipo, the defensive player of the game, with the Championship Trophy after their matchup against UNLV in the Mountain West Championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty celebrates after winning the offensive player of the game for the Mountain West Championship NCAA college football game against UNLV, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Allison Williams of Fox, left, interviews Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, the offensive player of the game for the Mountain West Championship NCAA college football game against UNLV, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty celebrates with teammates after winning the offensive player of the game for the Mountain West Championship NCAA college football game against UNLV, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Boise State safety Seyi Oladipo, left, the defensive player of the game, and running back Ashton Jeanty, right, the offensive player of the game, celebrate with the Championship Trophy after their matchup against UNLV in the Mountain West Championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Boise State head coach Spencer Danielson celebrates after winning against UNLV in the Mountain West Championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
UNLV wide receiver Ricky White III (11) catches the ball on the sideline against Boise State in the second half of the Mountain West Championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Boise State wide receiver Cameron Camper (9) catches the ball in front of UNLV defensive back La’Vario Wiley (17) during the second half of the Mountain West Championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
UNLV quarterback Hajj-Malik Williams (6) escapes a tackle attempt by Boise State defensive end Ahmed Hassanein (91) on a scramble in the second half of the Mountain West Championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
UNLV defensive back Jett Elad (9) hits Boise State wide receiver Austin Bolt (81) to break up a reception in second half of the Mountain West Championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
UNLV quarterback Hajj-Malik Williams (6) runs with the ball down the Boise State sideline in the second half of the Mountain West Championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty (2) runs up the sidelines with the ball in front of UNLV defensive back Jalen Catalon (1) in second half of the Mountain West Championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
UNLV quarterback Hajj-Malik Williams (6) throws the ball against Boise State in the second half of the Mountain West Championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
UNLV running back Greg Burrell (5) runs away from the Boise State defense for a touchdown in the second half of the Mountain West Championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Boise State cornerback A’Marion McCoy (7) knocks the ball away from UNLV wide receiver Ricky White III (11) in the end zone on a third down play second half of the Mountain West Championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Boise State head coach Spencer Danielson runs to check on a injured player in the second half of the Mountain West Championship NCAA college football game against UNLV, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
UNLV quarterback Hajj-Malik Williams (6) scrambles with the ball in front of Boise State defensive end Ahmed Hassanein (91) in the second half of the Mountain West Championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
UNLV quarterback Hajj-Malik Williams (6) scrambles away from Boise State linebacker Andrew Simpson (10) in the second half of the Mountain West Championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Boise State quarterback Maddux Madsen (4) throws the ball over UNLV defensive lineman Fisher Camac (28) in the first half of the Mountain West Championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
UNLV head coach Barry Odom looks on from the sideline during a timeout in the first half of the Mountain West Championship NCAA college football game against Boise State, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
UNLV running back Kylin James (20) runs the ball as Boise State safety Rodney Robinson (4) defends in the first half of the Mountain West Championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)