The 2025 college football season has officially surpassed the midway point of the regular season after the conclusion of a thrilling Week 8 slate. Among the games that will shape the College Football Playoff picture was the final matchup between No. 13 Notre Dame and No. 20 USC for the foreseeable future.

UNLV visits The Blue on the back of a 51-48 comeback win over Air Force, which doesn’t bode particularly well for its hopes of holding back the Boise State offense. Maddux Madsen threw for two touchdowns and no interceptions in last week’s win over the Lobos, but could do with some clean-up in his game to withstand UNLV’s assault.