And just like that, Mountain West is gearing up for an early Christmas fiesta with a rematch clash for the championship game. Last season’s explosive showdown as the No. 10 Boise State Broncos (11-1) hosts the No. 20 UNLV Rebels (10-2) today. The Broncos know how it’s done, but someone has a plan for the Rebels to spoil Hei2man Ashton Jeanty and coach Spencer Danielson’s mood, only at one big cost.

CBS Sports and SportsLine betting analyst Mackenzie Brooks is here to give you the inside scoop on the game’s spread and where to throw in your parlay. “Day 6 of #Kenz25daysofbets🎄💰 (3-2) (+0.65u) Let’s keep this heater going. Ashton. Jeanty,” she wrote on X. She warned UNLV’s defense about the secret—“It’ll be very hard to tackle in the cold. And it’s very hard to tackle Aston Jeanty on the cold.” Well, as if it would’ve been an easy-to-peasy task to stop the #2 RB without the cold. Anyway, Brooks’ cheeky “Merry Christmas” might have been for the Rebels, but UNLV fans may have felt more of a lump of coal in their stockings.

In their October clash, Ashton Jeanty sealed the Broncos’ win over the Rebels with a late-game touchdown that showcased his signature blend of power and agility. Add the current 27-degree chill and dense fog in Boise to the mix, and tackling becomes an even more monumental task. Oddsmakers aren’t blind to the challenges, favoring Boise State by four points and projecting the Broncos to surpass 30 points. As predicted by the SportsLine’s betting expert, “We’re on a little bit of a heater tonight, we take it to the football this is Friday Night Lights the Boise State team total over 30 and a half.” And on the road to lock in a likely bye in the College Football Playoff with a win.

While the weather might slow most offenses, Boise State redshirt sophomore quarterback Maddux Madsen brushed off concerns about the fog and frigid temperatures: “If they have to change things, we’re also going to have to change things. I don’t think it’s going to affect our passing too much.” The Broncos’ confidence stems not just from their adaptable playbook but from their home-field advantage and Jeanty’s Heisman-worthy ability to thrive regardless of the conditions. UNLV’s defense, already reeling from their October loss, now must contend with the same opponent on unfamiliar ground, with freezing temps biting at their heels.

This time, the Rebels have Jackson Woodard, the conference’s Defensive Player of the Year, to take on Ashton Jeanty, the nation’s leading rusher with 2,288 yards and Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year. Well, this could also be Jeanty’s final season at the university.

“Farewell Idaho,” says the marquee RB, Ashton Jeanty

Boise State’s star running back, Ashton Jeanty, is officially making his final lap in college football. The Heisman hopeful confirmed Thursday that this season will be his Swan song with the Broncos. And what a season it’s been! Jeanty has been tearing up the gridiron, leading the nation with a jaw-dropping 2,288 rushing yards on 312 carries and racking up 28 total touchdowns. Those numbers? Absolutely video-game level.

But Jeanty isn’t just padding stats—he’s chasing history. He’s just 341 yards shy of breaking Barry Sanders’ iconic single-season rushing record. With at least two games left, including the conference title game, the countdown is officially on.

Speaking at the conference championship presser, Jeanty proclaimed, “I feel like I’m the best player in the country.” Confidence? Check. Backing it up every week? Double-check. But while the Heisman buzz surrounds him, Jeanty’s focus remains locked on helping his team. “If I win (the Heisman), great. But right now, it’s about playing my best football for my teammates and coaches and bringing home a championship.” Jeanty’s swagger is quite infectious, but can he back up his bold words with a much-needed victory?