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Scott Slant Monday Special: The Broncos never mailed it in

December 8, 2025 / Tom Scott / Scott Slant / No Comments

I said it after the San Diego State game. When Boise State was installed as a 16.5-point favorite against Colorado State the following week, I noted that the Broncos would have to score 17 points to cover the spread.

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This Day In Sports: Three OTs decide a heavyweight rematch

December 8, 2025 / Tom Scott / Scott Slant / No Comments

December 8, 1990, 35 years ago today: One of the classic games in Boise State football history is played in the semi-finals of the Division I-AA playoffs. The Broncos had a rematch in Reno with Nevada, a team they had beaten 30-14 in Boise four weeks earlier.

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This Day In Sports: Division I-AA playoff run, the sequel

December 5, 2025 / Tom Scott / Scott Slant / No Comments

December 5, 1981: In its first trip ever to the Deep South, Boise State beats Jackson State, 19-7, in the first round of the Division I-AA playoffs.

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Scott Slant Wednesday Weekly: The other Matt moves the offensive needle

December 3, 2025 / Tom Scott / Scott Slant / No Comments

The main Matt at tight end, the one named Lauter, has long been a focal point of the Boise State offense. The other Matt, the one named Wagner, has been best supporting actor.

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This Day In Sports: First handoff in the Broncos coaching brotherhood

December 2, 2025 / Tom Scott / Scott Slant / No Comments

December 2, 2000, 25 years ago today: Capping a bizarre week in which he accepted a job at Oklahoma State and then changed his mind, the rumor mill finally grinds to a halt with Boise State’s Dirk Koetter being introduced as the new head coach at Arizona State.

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