November 15, 1975: Boise State welcomes its first major college opponent to Bronco Stadium, as Utah State comes in to challenge the undefeated Broncos. This was a big deal—a test to see how far Boise State had come in only its eighth season as a four-year program.
November 14, 1964, 60 years ago today: Rookie Gus Johnson, who played his college ball at Boise Junior College and the University of Idaho, cements his status as a rising NBA star with 41 points in the Baltimore Bullets’ 127-115 win over the L.A. Lakers.
Let’s talk about Ashton Jeanty and what he gives Boise State when the chips are down. The Broncos were living on the edge late in the win against Nevada last week, and Jeanty came through with 11 carries for 85 yards and a touchdown in the fourth quarter.
November 12, 2019, five years ago today: One of college basketball’s biggest upsets, as the Evansville Purple Aces go into Rupp Arena and take down Kentucky, the No. 1 team in the country, 67-64.
November 11, 2006: The closest call of Boise State’s unbeaten regular season, as Anthony Montgomery boots a 37-yard field goal on the final play of the game to beat San Jose State 23-20.
November 8, 2014, 10 years ago today: New Mexico rushes for 505 yards—the most ever allowed by Boise State—and rolls up 42 first-half points, but the Broncos still win 60-49.
November 7, 1959, 65 years ago today: Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain play against each other for the first time as the Celtics beat the Philadelphia Warriors, 115-106, at Boston Garden.
Boise State doubled its season interceptions total with two against San Diego State. Can the Broncos build on that? They face a better quarterback this week in Nevada’s Brendon Lewis (11 touchdown passes against five interceptions).
November 5, 1994, 30 years ago today: The latest showdown in a series of showdowns for Boise State’s “Magic Carpet Ride” squad, as All-Big Sky quarterback Dave Dickenson leads top-ranked Montana into Bronco Stadium.
November 4, 2017: In arguably the most diversified passing game performance in school history, Boise State thumps Nevada 41-14 on the blue turf.
