LARAMIE, Wyo. — Ashton Jeanty delivered a remarkable performance with 169 rushing yards and a touchdown, leading the No. 12 Boise State Broncos to a narrow 17-13 victory over the Wyoming Cowboys on Saturday night. This win not only secured Boise State’s place in the Mountain West Conference championship game but also kept their aspirations for the College Football Playoff alive.
Boise State’s record improved to 10 wins and 1 loss overall, with an impressive unbeaten streak of 7-0 in conference play. This marks the Broncos’ seventh appearance in the conference title match over the past eight seasons, and they are currently positioned as the provisional No. 4 seed in the latest playoff rankings.
The Broncos also extended their current winning streak to nine games, while maintaining dominance over Wyoming, having won eight consecutive meetings since 2016. Despite being significant underdogs, the Cowboys (2-9, 2-5) challenged the Broncos and even held a 13-10 lead deep into the fourth quarter.
Ultimately, a crucial 2-yard touchdown run from Boise State’s Jambres Dubar with just more than five minutes remaining changed the momentum in favor of the Broncos. Their defense then stepped up, preventing Wyoming from scoring again to finalize the win.
Boise State quarterback Maddux Madsen completed 14 of his 25 passes, throwing for 168 yards. For Wyoming, the quarterback situation was less stable; Kaden Anderson went 9 for 14 for 116 yards and a touchdown before leaving the game, while Evan Svoboda came in and completed 6 of his 13 passes for 87 yards.
Ashton Jeanty, who was a candidate for the Heisman Trophy, surpassed the impressive mark of 2,000 rushing yards this season, averaging 8.5 yards per carry. Overall, Boise State outgained Wyoming in total yardage, putting up 353 yards against the Cowboys’ 319. However, the Broncos struggled on third downs, converting just 1 of 10 attempts.
The scoring opened with a 54-yard field goal from John Hoyland, which initially gave Wyoming a 3-0 advantage in the first quarter. Boise State had the chance to tie with a 49-yard attempt from Jonah Dalmas, but it went wide.
After Hoyland missed a 53-yard field goal try, Jeanty then put Boise State ahead 7-3 with a stunning 61-yard touchdown run just before the end of the first quarter. The Cowboys, however, responded to reclaim the lead at 10-7 in the second quarter, capped by a 5-yard touchdown pass from Anderson to Justin Stevenson.
Boise State found a way to tie things up at 10 by successfully kicking a 24-yard field goal from Dalmas just before halftime.
With neither side scoring in the third quarter, Wyoming regained the lead with a 25-yard field goal from Hoyland. Nevertheless, Boise State countered with an effective eight-play, 75-yard drive concluded by Dubar’s touchdown run.
This encounter might signify the Broncos’ last visit to Wyoming, as the Cowboys are slated to join the Pac-12 in 2026. Historically, Boise State has dominated the series, leading 18-1, with their only loss happening against Josh Allen’s 2016 team in Laramie.
**Key Takeaways:**
For Boise State, their current performance likely secures them a spot as the No. 4 seed in the College Football Playoff rankings as they head into their final regular-season match. Meanwhile, the Wyoming Cowboys are grappling with their most disappointing season since 2015, when they concluded with a 2-10 record.
**Looking Ahead:**
Boise State will host Oregon State in their regular-season finale on Friday night, while Wyoming will travel to take on No. 25 Washington State next Saturday.