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Boise State Secures Pac-12 Championship Host Spot

Boise State's victory over Oregon State on November 14, 2026, solidified their position as the host for the Pac-12 championship game, marking a significant milestone for the team.

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The West · November 15, 2026
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Rasean Jones caught 11 passes for 230 yards and three touchdowns, helping No. 17 Boise State outlast Oregon State 46-41 on Saturday night, securing the host spot in the Pac-12 championship game on December 4. Jones' performance was praised by Boise State coach Spencer Danielson, who called it one of the best he had seen in his 10 years with the program (source ID: 1). [1]

Maddux Madsen, who returned from injury, was 23 of 32 for a career-best 371 yards and four touchdowns, contributing significantly to the Broncos' ninth consecutive win. The victory also highlights Boise State's strong position as a contender for the Group of Six spot in the College Football Playoff (source ID: 1). [1]

The game featured two of the top freshmen pass-catchers in the nation, Jones and Oregon State's Jesse Legree. Legree had 12 catches for 140 yards and a touchdown, but the Beavers fell short in their effort to halt Boise State's momentum (source ID: 1). [1]

Rasean Jones caught 11 passes for 230 yards and three touchdowns, helping No. 17 Boise State outlast Oregon State 46-41 on Saturday night and wrap up the host spot in the Pac-12 championship game Dec. 4 (Source ID: 1). Boise State coach Spencer Danielson praised Jones' performance, calling it one of the best he had seen from a receiver in his 10 years at the school. Jones had his third consecutive 100-yard game, gaining a career-best 134 yards in the first half alone. [1]

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Maddux Madsen, who returned from injury, was 23 of 32 for a career-best 371 yards and four touchdowns, contributing significantly to the Broncos' ninth consecutive win (Source ID: 1). Madsen's return was a key factor in the Broncos' performance, with Jones expressing his excitement about playing alongside him. The game featured two of the top freshmen pass-catchers in the nation, Jones and Oregon State's Jesse Legree. [1]

Oregon State quarterback Maalik Murphy, stepping in for injured starter Braden Atkinson, completed 31 of 39 passes for 396 yards, three touchdowns and an interception (Source ID: 1). Travis Anderson returned the interception 58 yards for a touchdown with 1:47 left in the first quarter, breaking a 7-7 tie. However, Boise State led the rest of the way, with Jones' 9-yard run to get a first down with 1:48 left allowing the Broncos to kneel it out. [1]

Rasean Jones caught 11 passes for 230 yards and three touchdowns, helping No. 17 Boise State outlast Oregon State 46-41 on Saturday night (Source ID: 1). His performance was described by Boise State coach Spencer Danielson as one of the best he had seen in his 10 years at the university. Jones was particularly dominant in the first half, gaining a career-best 134 yards and contributing to the Broncos' early lead. [1]

Maddux Madsen, who returned from injury, was 23 of 32 for a career-best 371 yards and four touchdowns, contributing significantly to the Broncos' ninth consecutive win (Source ID: 1). His return was a key factor in the game, with Jones expressing his appreciation for Madsen's presence on the field. The victory marked a significant milestone for the Broncos, securing their position as the host for the Pac-12 championship game. [1]

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Oregon State quarterback Maalik Murphy, stepping in for injured starter Braden Atkinson, completed 31 of 39 passes for 396 yards, three touchdowns and an interception (Source ID: 1). Despite Murphy's strong performance, the Beavers fell short, with coach JaMarcus Shephard acknowledging that a few key plays could have changed the outcome of the game. The loss extended Oregon State's losing streak to three games. [1]

Rasean Jones caught 11 passes for 230 yards and three touchdowns, helping No. 17 Boise State outlast Oregon State 46-41 on Saturday night (Source ID: 1). His performance was described by Boise State coach Spencer Danielson as one of the best he has seen from a receiver in his 10 years at the university. Jones had his third consecutive 100-yard game, with a career-best 134 yards in the first half alone. [1]

Maddux Madsen, who returned from injury, was 23 of 32 for a career-best 371 yards and four touchdowns, contributing significantly to the Broncos' ninth consecutive win (Source ID: 1). His return was crucial for the team, and Jones praised Madsen's impact on the game, saying they were 'running on all cylinders with him out there.' [1]

Oregon State quarterback Maalik Murphy, stepping in for injured starter Braden Atkinson, completed 31 of 39 passes for 396 yards, three touchdowns and an interception (Source ID: 1). Despite Murphy's efforts, Oregon State fell short, losing their third consecutive game. Boise State's defense also played a key role, with Travis Anderson returning an interception 58 yards for a touchdown early in the game. [1]

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