The Boise State passing game broke new ground (at least in 2017 terms) last Saturday at Utah State. It was evident on the Broncos’ first play from scrimmage, when Brett Rypien hit not Cedrick Wilson, but A.J. Richardson for a 32-yard gain.
Is it a rivalry? Lest we forget…
The most unfortunate fallout from the Mountain West’s split into two divisions in 2013 was that Boise State’s rivalries with Nevada and Fresno State would go on hiatus every two years.
Roh-ing through a great senior year
If we had wondered aloud in August about who would succeed Jeremy McNichols as Boise State’s team leader in touchdowns this season, we would have said Cedrick Wilson, or maybe Alexander Mattison.
For the offense it was Throwback Saturday
It was nice to see a Brett Rypien renaissance Saturday night in Boise State’s 41-14 rout of Utah State. It was like the turnover-fueled nightmare in 2015 in Logan never happened.
2017 season: one big curveball for Rypien
How is Brett Rypien feeling these days? Outwardly, the Boise State quarterback is all-in with the formula that has kept the offense afloat during a three-game winning streak. But this rotation with Montell Cozart can’t be easy.
D starts where it always has: against the run
The Boise State defense has gone retro this season, and it has the team in contention in the Mountain West. The Broncos are back in the top 20 in total defense, allowing 313 yards per game.
A return to the scene of the dud
Every season for the past several years, the wheels have completely fallen off at least once for the Boise State football team. We’re including Chris Petersen’s final season here, as 2013 started with the 38-6 loss at Washington (ironically).
The Chuckie Keeton comparisons begin
The timing is perfect for Utah State quarterback Jordan Love to be named Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week, on two counts.
The crazy Bronco quarterback carousel
Just when fans are ready to throw in the towel on the Boise State offense, the Broncos figure things out again.
Big game—but don’t ignore the pregame
Allow me to detour from all the storylines surrounding the Boise State-Wyoming matchup tomorrow night and talk about the pregame ceremony.