Boise State Reaches New High in College Football Playoff Ranks

It's football time in the Treasure Valley--and all eyes are on us, Boise.

Literally.

Just announced this week, FOX Sports' well-known 'Big Noon Kickoff' will be in Boise this Friday for a special episode as Boise State prepares to take on UNLV to win out on the season and secure that college football playoff spot.

With a top ranked Heisman candidate in Ashton Jeanty and the wins stacking up, it almost feels as though the Broncos can do no wrong.

The team, however, keeps winning by just a hair. 

Last week, Boise State was getting roasted online by fans and critics who believe that larger programs deserve the coveted 4-seed and first-round bye, which will put them right into the quarterfinals. This week? The haters can still hate.

Take a look at how Boise State is being ranked in the first-ever College Football Ranking bracket, this week!

This placement is absolutely amazing for the Broncos!

What does this all mean? Well, it means that the 'committee' that is seeding these teams is really fond of the Broncos. The Big 12 is getting passed up by Boise State who represents the Mountain West Conference.

If the season were to end today--they'd be sitting pretty with a BYE into round two of the college football playoff.

Another interesting note: Boise State would be playing in the very familiar Fiesta Bowl. Potentially against Arizona State, which would be a virtual home game for them.

It's important to note, UNLV who is climbing the rankings, is Boise State's matchup in the conference championship. A loss there would spoil a lot.