Boise State Claims Historic Third Straight Mountain West Crown

BOISE, Idaho -- Maddux Madsen threw for 289 yards and four first-half touchdowns, leading the Boise State Broncos to a 38-21 rout of UNLV in the Mountain West Conference championship game on Dec. 5, 2025, at Albertsons Stadium.[1][3][5] The victory marked Boise State's third straight title, a first in league history, and capped their ninth championship appearance in 10 years.[4][6] The Broncos outgained the Rebels 460-409 yards and never trailed, avenging a regular-season rematch where they won 56-31 on Oct. 18.[1][5] Boise State entered the title game with an 8-4 overall record and 6-2 in conference play, extending their FBS-third-longest streak of 28 consecutive winning seasons after defeating Utah State.[4][5] This was the seventh championship hosted at Albertsons Stadium, where the Broncos now hold a 4-2 record, boosting their league-leading five prior titles.[4] The win also secured bowl eligibility for the 28th straight year, second only to Georgia nationally.[4] As the Broncos prepare to join the rebuilt Pac-12 in 2026, this championship stands as their final Mountain West triumph, highlighted by a late-season surge and 'blue collar toughness.'[1][6][7] Quarterback Madsen's performance echoed Boise State's storied dominance, with the team leading the all-time series against UNLV 12-3 entering the rematch.[5] Fans at the 36,016-seat venue in Boise celebrated a program milestone amid swirling snowflakes on The Blue turf.[3]