November 20, 1982: On the final play of the game, now known as “The Play,” California makes five laterals on a kickoff return to score the game-winning touchdown as the Bears defeat Stanford in the Big Game 25-20, spoiling John Elway’s final game with the Cardinal.
One thing I haven’t been able to process yet: how did this season unravel so quickly for Boise State? One month ago, the Broncos waxed UNLV 56-31, rolling up 558 yards of total offense.
November 18, 2000, 25 years ago today: In the final regular season game in Big West football history, Boise State pounds Idaho 66-24 in sold-out Bronco Stadium. The Broncos rolled up a 42-10 halftime lead on four of Bart Hendricks’ five touchdown passes on the day.
November 17, 2018: Running back Alexander Mattison goes over the 1,000-yard mark to extend Boise State’s streak of 1,000-yard rushers to 10 consecutive years, the longest in the nation.
November 14, 2015, 10 years ago today: Junior wide receiver Thomas Sperbeck makes 20 receptions for 281 yards, shattering Boise State records in both categories, but it comes in a loss as the Broncos are stunned 31-24 by 30.5-point underdog New Mexico.
November 13, 1985, 40 years ago today: In a game played in Spokane, Lynette Woodard becomes the first woman to play for the Harlem Globetrotters.
Instead of sheltering Max Cutforth from the media, Boise State put him in front of the cameras and mics Tuesday going into his first start at quarterback for Boise State. And Cutforth presented himself well.
November 11, 2018: Dallas first-round draft pick Leighton Vander Esch makes his first NFL interception, part of his best performance yet on the league’s biggest weekly stage as the Cowboys win 27-20 at Philadelphia.
November 10, 2005, 20 years ago today: On the fourth anniversary of the night it started, Boise State’s 31-game WAC winning streak is snapped in a 27-7 loss at Fresno State on ESPN.
November 7, 1987: Another takeover of Reno’s Mackay Stadium by Boise State fans. The faithful were treated to a 36-31 victory over Nevada (then Nevada-Reno) in Skip Hall’s first year as head coach.