Boise State rises to No. 20 in AP Poll after victory over Washington State

Boise State moved up to No. 20 in the Associated Press Top 25 Poll following a 31-10 victory over Washington State. The Broncos (6-1, 3-0 Pac-12) secured their sixth consecutive win, clinching bowl eligibility for the 29th consecutive season.

Running back Dylan Riley led the Broncos with 128 rushing yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns, including runs of 33 and 72 yards. Quarterback Maddux Madsen contributed a touchdown pass to Cam Bates to break a 10-10 tie in the third quarter. The win places Boise State in a tie for first in the Pac-12 standings alongside Oregon State.

Washington State (1-7, 0-4 Pac-12) struggled in the second half, failing to score after trailing 10-7 at halftime. The loss officially eliminated the Cougars from bowl contention. Oregon State remains unranked but received 10 points in the AP Poll following their recent performance.