October 7, 2011: In Derek Carr’s first year as starting quarterback at Fresno State, the Bulldogs are stifled by the Boise State defense in a 57-7 rout.
This Day In Sports: Mattison breaks out on the Wasatch Front
October 6, 2017, five years ago today: Boise State earns a victory in Provo for the first time since 2003, beating BYU 24-7 before almost 60,000 fans.
Scott Slant Wednesday Weekly: In deference to the Broncos defense
It’s been all about the Boise State offense this week, of course, but the defense was borderline historic in the 35-13 win over San Diego State. The 114 yards allowed is outside the Broncos’ all-time top 10, but definitely in it against FBS competition.
This Day In Sports: An all-out track meet at Mackay
October 4, 2014: In the final game before a two-year hiatus in their long rivalry, Boise State and Nevada produce a classic.
This Day In Sports: No day at the beach for Hawaii
October 3, 2015: For the first time since 1986, the year the blue turf debuted, Boise State posts back-to-back home shutouts with a 55-0 win over Hawaii. The Broncos had blanked Idaho State 52-0 two weeks earlier in Albertsons Stadium.
This Day In Sports: The Sultan of Swat swats No. 60
September 30, 1927, 95 years ago today: Babe Ruth of the New York Yankees hits his 60th and final home run of the season off Washington’s Tom Zachary. It was the culmination of a stretch in the Roaring 20s that saw Ruth change the face of baseball, adding the long ball to the national pastime.
This Day In Sports: The Jay-Train leaves the station
September 29, 2012, 10 years ago today:Jay Ajayi gets a formal introduction to Bronco Nation in Boise State’s 32-29 win at New Mexico. There was a buzz surrounding Ajayi before this game, but nothing like the one after.
Scott Slant Wednesday Weekly: Don’t forget this Bronco on Friday night
Through all the offensive angst since last week, the most important player for Boise State against San Diego State Friday night might not be Taylen Green, who’s officially been named the starting quarterback. It might be Jonah Dalmas.
This Day In Sports: The icing on a Hall of Fame career
September 27, 2008: Greg Maddux, playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers at the age of 42, notches his 355th win in the final start of his career in a 2-1 decision over the Giants in San Francisco.
This Day In Sports: Koetter’s breakthrough game at Boise State
September 26, 1998: What a coincidence. This item was planned all along for today’s feature, but it’s ever-so-appropriate now after what happened over the weekend. This day produced one of the most storied drives in Boise State football, leading to a 31-28 upset of Utah in Salt Lake City.