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LA Bowl Showdown: Boise State vs. Washington Awaits

12/14/2025

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The 2025 LA Bowl on December 13 at SoFi Stadium features Boise State Broncos (Boise State University) and Washington Huskies (University of Washington).
Boise State is 9-4 and coming off a third consecutive Mountain West Championship, but has lost its last two bowl games.
Washington is 8-4, favored by 9.5 points with a 53.5 over/under, and has allowed no more than 26 points per game this season.

History

Historical Context

The 2007 Fiesta Bowl marked a historic moment for Boise State University, as they defeated the favored Oklahoma Sooners 43-42 in overtime, finishing the season undefeated at 13-0. This victory highlighted the competitiveness of non-Power Five programs in college football and sparked discussions about playoff opportunities for such teams, influencing the landscape of college football in subsequent years.

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Story summary

The 2025 LA Bowl on December 13 at SoFi Stadium features Boise State Broncos (Boise State University) and Washington Huskies (University of Washington).
Boise State is 9-4 and coming off a third consecutive Mountain West Championship, but has lost its last two bowl games.
Washington is 8-4, favored by 9.5 points with a 53.5 over/under, and has allowed no more than 26 points per game this season.

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