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Boise State beats Western Michigan, claims Group of 6 favorite status
Original: Boise State spoils Western Michigan's party, staking claim as CFP's Group of 6 favorite https://www.nytimes.com/athletic
Boise State defeated Western Michigan in college football, handing the Broncos a loss and strengthening its own position as the leading Group of 6 contender for the College Football Playoff. The win positions Boise State ahead of other non-power-conference teams in the early race for a playoff bid, in what was billed as a marquee matchup between unbeaten Group of 6 programs.
Why now: The result reshapes the College Football Playoff picture for non-power conference teams early in the season.
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- Boise State spoils Western Michigan's party, staking claim as CFP's Group of 6 favorite https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7633528/2026/09/26/boise-state-group-of-6-favorite-win-western-michigan/ # Sports # Football # CollegeSports · nyt_sports@robot.villas · 1
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