Saturday’s closer-than-expected Mountain West Conference matchup between Boise State and Nevada drew plenty of viewership on Fox.
Nielsen estimates that 1.53 million viewers tuned in to watch the Broncos pull out a 28-21 victory over the Wolf Pack at Albertsons Stadium. It was the ninth-most-watched game of the day overall and Fox’s top Saturday game.
Among Fox’s primetime and late-night Saturday games this season, only a Week 4 matchup between Baylor and Colorado had more viewers than the Boise State/Nevada game.
The Broncos (8-1, 5-0), ranked 13th in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, overcame multiple mistakes in all phases to remain in the hunt for a CFP berth and first-round bye. Heisman Trophy candidate Ashton Jeanty was once again the star for Boise State, running for 209 yards and three touchdowns.
“I really do believe in years past, we probably don’t find a way to win that game,” Boise State head coach Spencer Danielson said during Monday’s press conference. “That’s a testament to our players for staying in the fight. There was no frustration with our guys. They stayed together, they stayed in the fight, and they found a way to win.”
The SEC showdown between rivals Alabama and LSU was the most-watched game of Week 11 with 7.9 million viewers on ABC. Georgia vs. Mississippi (7.08 million) and Florida vs. Texas (3.7 million) — both on ABC — were next.
Miami’s stunning 28-23 loss to unranked Georgia Tech drew 3.46 million viewers on ESPN. Notre Dame’s trouncing of Florida State (2.19 million) on NBC ranked fifth, followed by BYU’s dramatic comeback victory over rival Utah (2.07) in the ESPN-televised Holy War.
The top Big Ten game of Week 11 was a Friday night showdown between Iowa and UCLA that drew 1.89 million on Fox.
Here are the viewership numbers for Fox’s six primetime Saturday games this season:
Sept. 21: Baylor vs. Colorado, 3.64 million
Nov. 11: Nevada vs. Boise State, 1.53 million
Oct. 12: Iowa State vs. West Virginia, 1.22 million
Oct. 5: Baylor vs. Iowa State, 1.20 million
Oct. 19: Kansas State vs. West Virginia, 1.14 million
Sept. 14: UCF vs. TCU, 1.03 million
The Boise State/Nevada game also outdrew the three late-night games Fox has broadcast this season.
Texas Tech and Arizona faced off on Oct. 5 with a total viewership of 943,000. On Sept. 28, a matchup between Big Ten foes Oregon and UCLA had a rating of 1.50 million. A Sept. 7 game between Texas Tech and Washington State drew 1.16 million viewers.
Updated February 26, 2026 – 8:28 pm
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Green Valley’s softball team claimed an 8-6 win at Liberty on Thursday on the first day of high school spring sports competition in Nevada.
Green Valley next hosts Silverado at 3 p.m. Friday. Liberty plays at Bishop Gorman at 3 p.m. Friday.
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LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — A deadly crash involving a semi tractor-trailer and a tow truck has closed US-95 in both directions at mile marker 73 in Nye County, the Nevada Highway Patrol said Thursday.
NHP responded to the crash at approximately 2:16 a.m. on Feb. 26, 2026.
Details about the crash were not immediately available, but both drivers were confirmed dead at the scene.
Both northbound and southbound travel lanes on US-95 at mile marker 73 remain closed as of the initial report. The closure is located approximately 13 miles north of Beatty, Nevada.
Drivers headed northbound are advised to take US-93 through Alamo, Nevada, then Highway 318 to Highway 375, then Highway 6 westbound into Tonopah, Nevada.
Drivers headed southbound out of Tonopah are advised to take US-6 eastbound to Highway 375, then Highway 318, then US-93 into Alamo, Nevada.
NHP said additional information will be released following the preliminary investigation.
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LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — World-renowned free climber and Las Vegas local Alex Honnold is soaring to new heights with a new mission: helping everyone explore Nevada and all that the Silver State has to offer.
Travel Nevada, the state’s tourism agency, partnered with Honnold on the venture. FOX5’s Jaclyn Schultz spoke to Honnold after his recent success climbing atop Taipei 101. Streaming service Netflix broadcast the free climb live to millions of viewers.
Honnold is already an advocate for outdoor preservation across Nevada, and worked to preserve thousands of climbing routes on public lands like Red Rock Canyon.
“Everyone I meet is like, ‘Why would you live in Vegas?’ They think, they think I just spent all my time on the Strip. The Strip is cool– it’s incredible in its own way, world-class entertainment and everything. But man, the outdoor access is unparalleled,” Honnold said.
“I moved here for a reason. I think it’s the best climbing. I think it’s arguably some of the best access in the world. Having a convenient airport and sort of convenient living coupled with very convenient rock– there just aren’t that many places like that in the world,” Honnold tells FOX5.
“Get A Little Out There With Alex Honnold” features outdoor adventures across Nevada, and takes people along to discover hidden gems in different towns and communities.
What’s the most “underrated place” in Nevada, according to Honnold?
“Ely, Nevada,” Honnold said. “The potential, the bare bones of having a small town at the base of giant mountains, the access to skiing, the access to trails–I was like, this is as good as any kind of Colorado resort town,” Honnold said.
Nevada’s tourism has notably taken a nosedive over the past year. Various businesses, local leaders and state agencies have worked to lure back tourists, international visitors and domestic travelers.
“Part of the appeal of making the show is that you do just want more people to know about the opportunity. Nevada’s 80% public land. You can just go out and have adventures virtually anywhere,” he said.
Episode 1 of Honnold’s series drops February 26 on Outside TV. You can learn more here: Travel Nevada
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