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Boise State has some history with the LA Bowl, having also played in the game in 2023. On that occasion, the Broncos fell 35-22 to UCLA with third-string quarterback CJ Tiller under center after Taylen Green decided to transfer and Maddux Madsen was out with a season-ending knee injury.
Michigan's only chance to make the College Football Playoff was to beat Ohio State a week ago in The Game. Once that didn't happen, the Wolverines knew the best they could do would be a selection to a fun bowl game.
Michigan football is headed back to the state of Florida for another bowl game. The 18th-ranked Wolverines have been selected to play in the Citrus Bowl on Dec. 31 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando,
And lastly, in Danielson’s words, this year’s LA Bowl gives the Broncos a chance to play “one of the best teams in the country.” Boise State (9-4, 6-2 Mountain West) will face off against the Washington Huskies (8-4, 5-4 Big Ten), who just two years ago lost in the national title game to Michigan.