INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The LA Bowl started off as a bit of a mess for both teams, with shaky play and lineup shuffling making for a sluggish first quarter. But as the game unfolded, it turned into a competitive affair with a good mix of big plays and momentum swings. In the end, 24th-ranked UNLV looked like…

Ashton Jeanty played the role of backfield co-star in last year’s bowl season, but this year, he’s stepped into the spotlight as the leading man in Boise State’s blockbuster script—a journey that now includes a Mountain West title and a ticket to the College Football Playoff. Boise State took another step toward college football immortality…