Jeanty Powers Broncos Past Wolf Pack

Saturday, November 9

Boise, Idaho

6 p.m.

Boise State

8-1 , 5-0

Nevada

3-8 , 0-5

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2nd

3rd

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Nevada

Boise State

Photo by: Kenna Harbison

11/9/2024 10:29:00 PM | Football

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BOISE, Idaho - Boise State Heisman candidate Ashton Jeanty rushed for 209 yards and three touchdowns to help lead the Broncos past Nevada, 28-21, in front of the sixth-largest crowd at Albertsons Stadium on Saturday.

Jeanty's historic performance marks the eighth three-touchdown game of his career and the sixth time he has rushed for over 200 yards.

The Broncos (8-1, 5-0 Mountain West) got out to an early start as Maddux Madsen found Matt Lauter for an 11-yard touchdown midway through the quarter to take an early 7-0 lead. After a quick three and out, Jeanty notched the first of his scores from four yards out to give Boise State a 14-0 lead.

The Wolf Pack (3-8, 0-5 MW) wouldn't back down, responding with a touchdown on the ensuing drive. Nevada would even the score midway through the second period, converting on a 44-yard halfback pass to knot the game at 14 entering intermission.

The Blue and Orange responded right out of the break, with Jeanty converting his second touchdown of the night early in the third quarter. The junior running back added his third strike of the night with 10:05 left in the final frame to give Boise State a two-score cushion.

Nevada made things interesting, scoring on a 36-yard touchdown pass with 2:19 left to go. After recovering the onside kick, the Broncos converted two first downs to solidify the victory.

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Ashton Jeanty finished with 209 yards and three touchdowns on the ground. The junior added two receptions for 12 yards.
Matt Lauter caught five passes for 61 yards, including an 11-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter.
Ty Benefield finished with a team-high eight tackles.

Notables

Boise State recorded its 700th win as a program with the victory. The Broncos have an all-time record of 700-249-10.
Ashton Jeanty recorded his eighth career game with three or more touchdowns. He has done so five times this season.
Jeanty recorded over 200 yards on the ground for the sixth time in his career, tying Donnel Pumphrey (San Diego State, 2013-16) for the third-most 200+ yard rushing games in Mountain West history.
Jeanty moved into fifth place in program history with 50 career touchdowns. He passed Doug Martin (2008-11) who scored 48 in his career.
The Broncos rushed for over 200 yards for the eighth time this season. The last time the Broncos had eight or more 200-yard rushing games in a season was 2014, when they did so nine times.
Boise State has scored on its opening offensive drive in eight consecutive games.

What's Next
Boise State will visit San Jose State on Saturday, Nov. 16. The contest will kick off at 5 p.m. MT and will be televised on CBS Sports Network.