The #17 Boise State Broncos passed a major test on Friday night, beating the UNLV Rebels 29-24 in Las Vegas.
To give UNLV credit, the Rebels’ defense stifled Heisman contender Ashton Jeanty, allowing the Broncos back to reach just 128 yards (one yard above his season low) on 33 carries. Jeanty did add a critical rushing touchdown, however it was Broncos’ quarterback Maddux Madsen that kept the Broncos in the game long enough to capitalize on some key UNLV mistakes in the second half.
Madsen finished with 18 completions on 33 attempts for 209 yards and one touchdown pass, while also rushing for 58 yards and a touchdown…