How Boise State RB performed in the MWC title game

Ashton Jeanty reminded the nation Friday why he is a likely Heisman Trophy finalist and the odds-on favorite for the Doak Walker Award.

The Boise State running back continued his historic season with a dominant performance against UNLV in the Mountain West championship game at Albertsons Stadium, giving the Broncos a 21-7 victory.

With the win, the Broncos secured their second Mountain West championship title in as many years. Perhaps more importantly, they are almost certainly the first team to automatically qualify for the College Football Playoff, likely earning them a No. 4 seed.

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Jeanty moved into fourth place in FBS history on Friday for most rushing yards in a single season. He is just 131 yards away from breaking Barry Sanders’ 1988 Oklahoma State rushing record of 2,628 yards.

Here’s what you need to know about Jeanty’s night in the Mountain West Conference championship game against UNLV:

Ashton Jeanty’s stats against UNLV in the Mountain West championship game

Rush: 32 carries for 209 yards and a touchdown

Ashton Jeanty highlights in the Mountain West championship game against UNLV

The 5-foot-9 running back’s big play of the night came just before halftime in Friday’s conference championship game against UNLV.

On a second-and-5 at his own 25-yard line, Jeanty broke through the Broncos’ offensive line and lost 75 yards rushing for 25 touchdowns on Idaho’s night.

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How Boise State RB performed in the MWC title game

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