Boise State Broncos Headed to Fiesta Bowl After Historic Season
After securing a spot in the College Football Playoff with a dominant 21-7 victory over No. 20 UNLV, Boise State returns to the national stage.
The Broncos reward for a historic season? Facing the winner of Penn State vs. SMU in the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl on December 31st. Ranked No. 9 and the third-highest conference champion, the Broncos earned a well-deserved first-round bye.
Dominant Defense and Record-Setting Offense Lead the Way
The Broncos’ victory in the 2024 Old Trapper Mountain West Championship showcased their strength on both sides of the ball.
HEISMAN candidate Ashton Jeanty turned in a masterful performance, rushing for 209 yards and a touchdown to secure the Offensive MVP title. Jeanty’s remarkable 2,497 rushing yards this season is the fourth highest single-season total in FBS history. All-MW safety Seyi Oladipo led the Bronco defense, earning the Defensive MVP award with 10 tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss, one sack, and a forced fumble.
The Bronco defense, a force all season, continued to shine, racking up six sacks and pushing their season total to 51 — second-most in the nation. This balanced approach has been a key ingredient in the team’s success, making them a force to be reckoned with as they advance to the Fiesta Bowl.
Tickets Available Now for Fiesta Bowl Showdown
Bronco fans eager to witness this exciting matchup can purchase tickets for the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl HERE. More information about the game will be shared on BroncoSports.com as it becomes available.
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## Interview: Boise State’s Fiesta Bowl Bound
**Interviewer:** Welcome back to the show! Joining us tonight is sports analyst Sarah Jones, to discuss Boise State’s exciting news! Sarah, congratulations are in order for the Broncos, they’re headed to the Fiesta Bowl!
**Sarah Jones:** Absolutely! What a season for Boise State. They’ve dominated with both their offense and defense, truly earning their spot on the national stage.
**Interviewer:** A dominant 21-7 win against UNLV secured their place in the CFP. Even sweeter, they get a first-round bye!
**Sarah Jones:** Exactly, a well-deserved break after such a grueling season. Now they get to see who they’ll be facing: the winner of the Penn State vs. SMU game.
**Interviewer:** We’ve seen Boise State pull off some incredible Fiesta Bowl victories in the past. Do you see history repeating itself?
**Sarah Jones:** They certainly have a history of magic in that bowl game [[1](https://www.mwcconnection.com/2024/12/8/24316286/breaking-boise-state-earns-seed-will-play-in-bowl-against-winner-of-and-mountain-west)]. Those 2007 wins against Oklahoma are legendary!
This Boise State team is hungry and determined. They have a record-setting offense ready to explode and a defense that has been stopping opponents left and right.
**Interviewer:** Sounds like Boise State is poised for another big win. What do you think will be the key to victory for them?
**Sarah Jones:** Continued balance will be crucial. Their offense needs to keep firing on all cylinders, and their defense needs to maintain that suffocating pressure. If they can execute their game plan and stay focused, I wouldn’t be surprised to see them hoisting another Fiesta Bowl trophy.
**Interviewer:** Exciting times for Boise State fans!
**Sarah Jones:** Certainly is! It’s going to be a fantastic game.
