The expanded College Football Playoff has been a boon for many teams this season, but few conferences have benefited more from the 12-team playoff than the Mountain West.
Boise State and UNLV have been regulars in the Top 25 polls all season. On Friday, they’ll meet during conference championship weekend for two big prizes: a conference title and a playoff berth.
Can the Broncos get another win over the Rebels? Or will UNLV finally get revenge against Boise State? Here’s everything you’ll need to know about watching the 2024 Mountain Football Championship Game between Boise State and UNLV.
Watch Mountain West Football Championship for free
Looking for free ways to watch the 2024 Mountain West Football Championship Game? FOX is once again the broadcast channel home for Friday’s game, so you can watch it for free with an over-the-air (OTA) antenna like the Mohu Leaf 50. Antennas allow you to catch national networks like FOX and CBS without requiring a TV subscription.
Streaming TV fans should turn to Fubo, which has a great seven-day free trial for new customers and availability on nearly every major smart TV platform. Check out our full Streaming Free Trials guide to learn more.
Visit our Boise State Broncos and UNLV Rebels team pages for more details on watching the Mountain West Championship Game live.
#19 UNLV Rebels at #11 Boise State
2024 Mountain West Football Championship Game 
Date: Friday, Dec. 6
Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
Channel: FOX
Location: Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho
Point spread: Boise by 4
2024 Mountain West Football Championship Game preview
Once again, Boise State and UNLV meet up for the chance to grab a Mountain West title. This year’s edition of the Mountain West Conference championship heads north to Boise, and the Rebels are itching to steal a win away from the Broncos.
Who’s going to take all the Mountain West marbles in this rematch? Here are our biggest questions ahead of UNLV versus Boise State in the 2024 Mountain West Football Championship Game.
UNLV vs. Boise State by the stats
| Stat |
 UNLV Rebels |
 Boise State Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| ESPN FPI | 40th | 27th |
| Passing yards per game | 179.9 (117th) | 224.8 (71st) |
| Rushing yards per game | 254.1 (4th) | 253.5 (6th) |
| Points scored per game | 38.7 (7th) | 40.6 (3rd) |
| Rushing yards allowed per game | 101.1 (10th) | 181.2 (17th) |
| Passing yards allowed per game | 248.2 (110th) | 258.3 (119th) |
| Points allowed per game | 22 (37th) | 23.2 (51st) |
We hope you like rushing yards
Statistically, the Broncos and Rebels can be summed up with the Pointing Spider-Man meme. Both squads feature elite ground games alongside good enough passers and defenses.
On the Broncos’ end, Ashton Jeanty is one of the nation’s best running backs and needs little explanation. For the Rebels, they get the job done with a three-headed backfield of Jai’Den Thomas (833 rushing yards, 7 touchdowns), quarterback Hajj-Malik Williams (768 yards, 9 TDs), and Kylin James (521 yards, 4 TDs).
As a result, neither team has prolific air attacks. Williams has thrown for only 1,735 yards for the year, while Boise State’s Maddux Madsen ranks 64th in passing yards per game. But they make it count when they throw the ball. Both quarterbacks have racked up touchdowns—Williams has thrown for 17 TDs against Madsen’s 21 TDs—and they’re in the top 25 nationally in expected points added (EPA) per dropback and passing success rate.
Dominant in conference play
The 11–1 Broncos and 10–2 Rebels also had identical trajectories following Boise’s Week 9 win over UNLV. Both squads went undefeated the rest of the season with one closer-than-expected win against a conference bottom-dweller. The Cowboys’ pass defense kept things tight in Boise’s 17–13 win over Wyoming, while the Rebels’ secondary had their hands full in Honolulu during their 29–27 win against Hawai’i.
Both teams’ losses also look better now that the regular season’s wrapped up. No. 1 Oregon needed a field goal to pull away from Boise, while the Rebels went toe-to-toe with Syracuse’s nation-leading pass attack in their 44–41 loss.
Boise State vs. UNLV prediction: experts favor Boise sweep
It says something that UNLV held Ashton Jeanty to season lows during their first match, and the Broncos still managed to win the game. Accordingly, oddsmakers and analysts expect Boise to do the same during Friday’s rematch.
| Source | Game pick |
|---|---|
| Point spread | Boise by 4 |
| ESPN Matchup Predictor | 68.8% Boise win probability |
| Bill Connelly/SP+ | 61% Boise win probability, 33-28 projected score |
| CFB Insiders | 65% Boise win probability, 34-29 projected score |
Boise State’s roadmap to a win is simple: bulldoze with Jeanty and make sure Madsen keeps the sticks moving. However, one interesting thing about Boise State and UNLV’s initial matchup is that the Rebels comfortably moved the ball on Boise State. They outplayed the Broncos by offensive yards per play (6.3 YPP versus 5.4 yards) and offensive success rate. (Boise State’s four fourth-down conversions, along with their turnover and time of possession advantages, were huge factors in the Broncos win.)
Boise State’s defense is no slouch—defensive ends Jayden Virgin-Morgan and Ahmed Hassanein rank in the top 40 nationally for tackles for loss—but their defense is boom-or-bust, as the Broncos rank 100th in plays allowed for more than 20 yards. Boise’s talent advantage should give them the edge tonight, but UNLV has the offensive and schematic firepower to pull off the upset. However, they’ll need to have the ball long enough to do so.
How to watch Mountain West Football Championship Game FAQ
When is the Mountain West Football Championship Game?
The 2024 Mountain West Football Conference Championship Game will air on FOX and Fox Deportes this Friday, Dec. 6, at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Where can I watch the Mountain West Football Championship Game for free?
You can watch this game for free with an OTA antenna or a free streaming trial to a service like Fubo.
Who is favored to win Boise State vs. UNLV?
Boise is currently favored to win against UNLV by four points.
Why you should trust us
Our sports experts created this guide by researching this year’s Mountain West Championship game schedule and channel details. We verified the TV information with official broadcast sources and analyzed the best viewing options. Additionally, we examined team stats and storylines to provide an in-depth preview of the matchup.
Check out our How We Rank page to learn more about our methods.
