Washington State vs. Boise State Short Report | Sep 28, 2024

The Boise State Broncos surged past the Washington State Cougars with a 45-24 triumph sealed by a breathtaking performance from running back Ashton Jeanty, who amassed 259 rushing yards and four touchdowns. Boise State, ranked 25th, demonstrated their dominance especially in the second half, pulling away decisively with a sequence of key plays that left the Cougars reeling. Jeanty's explosive runs, notably a 64-yarder in the first and a 59-yarder in the fourth, cemented his status as a major difference maker, hitting the Heisman pose after his game-sealing score.

Washington State, despite a commanding opening drive and the efforts of quarterback John Mateer, who threw for 327 yards and two touchdowns, found themselves hampered by defensive inefficiencies and crucial errors. A pivotal interception by Boise's Ty Benefield halted a promising Cougars pathway just before halftime. With their tackling woes exposed, Washington State struggled to keep pace with Boise State's relentless assault, falling to a second-half blitz where Boise scored 21 unanswered points. The Cougars' challenge was also impeded by seven sacks on Mateer and a turnover on downs in vital situations.