Boise's 7-5 record is a bit deceiving, as other than a heavy opening loss at top three Washington, the Broncos were in every game. They lost four other close decisions, which prompted the dismissal of HC Andy Avalos in November, with former HC Bryan Harsin reportedly in the mix to return. Boise has gone back to the skittery Taylen Green at QB after Maddux Madsen was taking the majority of the snaps at midseason. No matter, UNLV was the better team for most of this year under Barry Odom and creative OC Brennan Marion while frosh QB Jaden Maiava was a revelation, along with the connection he has to ex-Michigan State wideout Ricky White. Play UNLV

Boise State has looked better late in the season, but that run coincides with the schedule lightening up considerably. While a weaker schedule has played a role in UNLV getting this far as well, I don't see much of a difference in quality between these teams. I'll take the points.