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Redemption: Bulldogs become champions on the blue turf

Fresno State defensive end Mykal Walker holds the Mountain West Championship trophy with head coach Jeff Tedford as President Dr. Joseph Castro cheers, following the 'Dogs' win over Boise on the blue turf. (Jose Romo/The Collegian)

After a week of much anticipation, the Fresno State Bulldogs finally faced their long-time rival Boise State Broncos for the Mountain West Conference Championship.

Fresno State emerged victorious during a snowy, wet Saturday night in Boise, Idaho, defeating the Broncos 19-16 and becoming the Mountain West Conference Champions for the first time since 2013.

The game started with Fresno State on the defensive side, stopping Boise State’s run and pushing for a fourth down.