The 2018 Boise State Broncos football team represented Boise State University during the 2018 NCAA Division I FBS football season. This season was the Broncos' 82nd season overall, fifth under head coach Bryan Harsin, eighth as a member of the Mountain West Conference and sixth within the Mountain Division. The Broncos played their home games at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. They finished the season 10–3, 7–1 in Mountain West play to finish in a tie for first place in the Mountain Division with Utah State. Due to their head-to-head win over Utah State, they were champions of the Mountain Division. They represented the Mountain Division in the Mountain West Championship Game where they lost to West Division champion Fresno State. They were invited to the First Responder Bowl against Boston College. With 5:08 left in the 1st quarter, the bowl game was delayed and ultimately cancelled and ruled a no contest.
2018 Boise State Broncos football | |
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MW Mountain Division champion | |
MW Championship Game, L 16–19 OT vs. Fresno State | |
First Responder Bowl vs. Boston College, (No contest, weather cancellation) | |
Conference | Mountain West Conference |
Mountain Division | |
Ranking | |
Coaches | No. 24 |
AP | No. 23 |
Record | 10–3 (7–1 MW) |
Head coach |
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Offensive coordinator | Zak Hill (3rd season) |
Offensive scheme | Multiple |
Defensive coordinator | Andy Avalos (3rd season) |
Base defense | Multiple |
Home stadium | Albertsons Stadium (Capacity: 36,387) |
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No. 23 Boise State x | 7 | – | 1 | 10 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 22 Utah State | 7 | – | 1 | 11 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wyoming | 4 | – | 4 | 6 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Air Force | 3 | – | 5 | 5 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colorado State | 2 | – | 6 | 3 | – | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Mexico | 1 | – | 7 | 3 | – | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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No. 18 Fresno State x$ | 7 | – | 1 | 12 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nevada | 5 | – | 3 | 8 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hawaii | 5 | – | 3 | 8 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
San Diego State | 4 | – | 4 | 7 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
UNLV | 2 | – | 6 | 4 | – | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
San Jose State | 1 | – | 7 | 1 | – | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Championship: Fresno State 19, Boise State 16 (OT) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Previous season
The Broncos finished the 2017 season 11–3, 7–1 in Mountain West play to win the Mountain Division. They defeated West Division champion Fresno State in the Mountain West Championship Game to become Mountain West champions. They were invited to the Las Vegas Bowl where they defeated Oregon.
Preseason
Award watch lists
Listed in the order that they were released
Award | Player | Position | Year |
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Lott Trophy[1] | Kekoa Nawahine | S | JR |
Bobby Dodd Award[2] | Bryan Harsin | HC | |
Chuck Bednarik Award[3] | Tyler Horton | CB | SR |
Maxwell Award[4] | Brett Rypien | QB | SR |
Davey O'Brien Award[5] | Brett Rypien | QB | SR |
Doak Walker Award[6] | Alexander Mattison | RB | JR |
John Mackey Award[7] | John Bates | TE | RS SO |
Jim Thorpe Award[8] | Kekoa Nawahine | S | JR |
Tyler Horton | CB | SR | |
Bronko Nagurski Trophy[9] | Tyler Horton | CB | SR |
David Moa | DT | SR | |
Outland Trophy[10] | David Moa | DT | SR |
Paul Hornung Award[11] | Avery Williams | CB/KR | RS SO |
Wuerffel Trophy[12] | Brett Rypien | QB | SR |
Walter Camp Award[13] | Brett Rypien | QB | SR |
Ted Hendricks Award[14] | Curtis Weaver | DE | RS SO |
Durrant Miles | DE | SR | |
Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award[15] | Brett Rypien | QB | SR |
Manning Award[16] | Brett Rypien | QB | SR |
Mountain West media days
During the Mountain West media days held July 24–25 at the Cosmopolitan on the Las Vegas Strip, the Broncos were unanimously predicted as favorites to win the Mountain Division title.[17]
Media poll
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Predicted finish | Team | Votes (1st place) |
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1 | Boise State | 132 (22) |
2 | Wyoming | 95 |
3 | Colorado State | 82 |
4 | Utah State | 78 |
5 | Air Force | 52 |
6 | New Mexico | 23 |
Preseason All-Mountain West Team
The Broncos had eight players selected to the preseason all-Mountain West team.[18] Quarterback Brett Rypien was selected as preseason offensive player of the year and kick/punt returner Avery Williams was selected as preseason special teams player of the year.
Offense Brett Rypien – QB Alexander Mattison – RB Ezra Cleveland – OL John Molchon – OL |
Defense David Moa – DL Curtis Weaver – DL Tyler Horton – DB |
Specialists Avery Williams – KR/PR |
Schedule
Date | Time | Opponent | Rank | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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September 1 | 4:00 p.m. | at Troy* | No. 22 | ESPNews | W 56–20 | 29,612 | |
September 8 | 8:15 p.m. | UConn* | No. 20 | ESPNU | W 62–7 | 34,515 | |
September 15 | 1:30 p.m. | at No. 24 Oklahoma State* | No. 17 | ESPN | L 21–44 | 54,974 | |
September 29 | 5:00 p.m. | at Wyoming | CBSSN | W 34–14 | 22,271 | ||
October 6 | 1:30 p.m. | San Diego State |
| ESPNU | L 13–19 | 36,619 | |
October 13 | 8:30 p.m. | at Nevada | CBSSN | W 31–27 | 21,431 | ||
October 19 | 7:00 p.m. | Colorado State |
| ESPN2 | W 56–28 | 32,299 | |
October 27 | 5:00 p.m. | at Air Force | CBSSN | W 48–38 | 27,753 | ||
November 3 | 8:15 p.m. | BYU* |
| ESPN2 | W 21–16 | 35,241 | |
November 9 | 8:15 p.m. | No. 16 Fresno State |
| ESPN2 | W 24–17 | 33,118 | |
November 16 | 7:00 p.m. | at New Mexico | No. 23 | CBSSN | W 45–14 | 16,883 | |
November 24 | 8:15 p.m. | No. 14 Utah State | No. 21 |
| ESPN | W 33–24 | 35,960 |
December 1 | 5:45 p.m. | No. 25 Fresno State | No. 19 |
| ESPN | L 16–19 OT | 23,662 |
vs. | No. 23 | Cancelled[a] | |||||
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Game summaries
at Troy
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1–0 | 2017 | BSU, 24–13 |
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- Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 20–28, 305 YDS, 4 TD; Keleb Barker (Troy): 20–29, 211 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT.
- Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 14 CAR, 56 YDS, 1 TD; Jabir Frye (Troy): 7 CAR, 41 YDS, 1 TD.
- Receiving leaders: Sean Modster (BSU): 7 REC, 167 YDS 2 TD; Deondre Douglas (Troy): 7 REC, 102 YDS, 1 TD.
Senior cornerback Tyler Horton, who finished the game with four tackles and two fumble recoveries which were both returned for touchdowns, was named Mountain West Defensive Player of the Week.[21] Horton was also named the Bronko Nagurski Trophy National Defensive Player of the Week.[22]
Statistics[23] | Boise State | Troy |
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Total Yards | 416 | 379 |
Passing Yards | 305 | 355 |
Rushing Yards | 111 | 124 |
First Downs | 16 | 21 |
Penalties | 4-27 | 3-25 |
Turnovers | 1 | 4 |
Time of Possession | 23:29 | 34:31 |
UConn
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1–0 | 2014 | BSU, 38–21 |
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- Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 21–28, 362 YDS, 3 TD; David Pindell (UCONN): 11–21, 71 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT.
- Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 11 CAR, 115 YDS, 2 TD; Kevin Mensah (UCONN): 82 CAR.
- Receiving leaders: John Hightower (BSU): 5 REC, 119 YDS, 1 TD; Hergy Mayala (UCONN): 3 REC, 24 YDS
The Broncos set a school record for offensive yards in a game with 818 yards.[24] The previous record was 742 set against Colorado State in 2011. Quarterback Brett Rypien was named Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week.[25]
Statistics[26] | UConn | Boise State |
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Total Yards | 193 | 818 |
Passing Yards | 71 | 418 |
Rushing Yards | 172 | 400 |
First Downs | 9 | 38 |
Penalties | 7-44 | 7-71 |
Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
Time of Possession | 21:59 | 38:01 |
at Oklahoma State
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- Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 39–56, 380 YDS, 3 TD; Taylor Cornelius (OKST): 15–26, 243 YDS, 1 TD.
- Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 14 CAR, 53 YDS; Justice Hill (OKST): 15 CAR, 123 YDS, 1 TD.
- Receiving leaders: A. J. Richardson (BSU): 6 REC, 70 YDS, 1 TD; Tylan Wallace (OKST): 5 REC, 105 YDS.
Statistics[27] | Boise State | Oklahoma State |
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Total Yards | 414 | 442 |
Passing Yards | 380 | 246 |
Rushing Yards | 34 | 176 |
First Downs | 23 | 19 |
Penalties | 5-40 | 4-25 |
Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
Time of Possession | 34:34 | 25:26 |
at Wyoming
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11–1 | 2017 | BSU, 24–14 |
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- Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 28–42, 342 YDS, 2 TD; Tyler Vander Waal (WYO): 15–25, 214 YDS, 1 TD.
- Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 20 CAR, 57 YDS, 1 TD; Nico Evans (WYO): 12 CAR, 141 YDS, 1 TD.
- Receiving leaders: A.J. Richardson (BSU): 6 REC, 113 YDS, 1 TD; James Price (WYO): 2 REC, 77 YDS, 1 TD.
Statistics[28] | Boise State | Wyoming |
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Total Yards | 506 | 295 |
Passing Yards | 345 | 214 |
Rushing Yards | 161 | 81 |
First Downs | 29 | 11 |
Penalties | 9-71 | 6-59 |
Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
Time of Possession | 40:13 | 19:47 |
San Diego State
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3–2 | 2017 | BSU, 31–14 |
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- Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 21–41, 170 YDS, 2 INT; Ryan Agnew (SDSU): 8–15, 113 YDS.
- Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 25 CAR, 66 YDS, 2 TD; Chase Jasmin (SDSU): 26 CAR, 78 YDS, 1 TD.
- Receiving leaders: Sean Modster (BSU): 4 REC, 44 YDS; Fred Trevillion (SDSU): 3 REC, 57 YDS.
Statistics[29] | San Diego State | Boise State |
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Total Yards | 267 | 229 |
Passing Yards | 113 | 178 |
Rushing Yards | 154 | 51 |
First Downs | 9 | 15 |
Penalties | 8-55 | 6-52 |
Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
Time of Possession | 30:52 | 29:08 |
at Nevada
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29–13 | 2017 | BSU, 41–14 |
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- Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 28–38, 299 YDS, 2 TD, 3 INT; Ty Gangi (NEV): 24–42, 304 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT.
- Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 24 CAR, 69 YDS; Kelton Moore (NEV): 8 CAR, 35 YDS.
- Receiving leaders: A.J. Richardson (BSU): 4 REC, 79 YDS, 1 TD; McLane Mannix (NEV): 4 REC, 109 YDS, 1 TD.
Statistics[30] | Boise State | Nevada |
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Total Yards | 506 | 386 |
Passing Yards | 299 | 304 |
Rushing Yards | 207 | 82 |
First Downs | 24 | 23 |
Penalties | 9-108 | 4-20 |
Turnovers | 4 | 3 |
Time of Possession | 35:09 | 24:51 |
Colorado State
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7–0 | 2017 | BSU, 59–52 OT |
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- Passing leaders: Brett Rypein (BSU): 22–26, 308 YDS, 4 TD; K.J. Carta-Samuels (CSU): 19–30, 244 YDS, 2 TD, 2 INT.
- Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 20 CAR, 85 YDS, 1 TD; Izzy Matthews (CSU): 12 CAR, 109 YDS, 1 TD.
- Receiving leaders: A.J. Richardson (BSU): 6 REC, 137 YDS, 2 TD; Preston Williams (CSU): 9 REC, 154 YDS, 1 TD.
Statistics[31] | Colorado State | Boise State |
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Total Yards | 489 | 472 |
Passing Yards | 373 | 322 |
Rushing Yards | 116 | 150 |
First Downs | 27 | 26 |
Penalties | 7-60 | 5-40 |
Turnovers | 3 | 0 |
Time of Possession | 28:42 | 31:18 |
at Air Force
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3–3 | 2017 | BSU, 44–19 |
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- Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 20–34, 399 YDS, 5 TD; Isaiah Sanders (AF): 10–15, 210 YDS, 2 TD.
- Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 22 CAR, 136 YDS, 1 TD; Isaiah Sanders (AF): 28 CAR, 97 YDS, 1 TD.
- Receiving leaders: John Hightower (BSU): 8 REC, 182 YDS, 3 TD; Joseph Saucier (AF): 2 REC, 77 YDS.
Statistics[32] | Boise State | Air Force |
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Total Yards | 530 | 443 |
Passing Yards | 409 | 242 |
Rushing Yards | 121 | 201 |
First Downs | 26 | 23 |
Penalties | 1-15 | 4-25 |
Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
Time of Possession | 27:09 | 32:51 |
BYU
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6–2 | 2017 | BSU, 24–7 |
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- Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 23–35, 214 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT; Zach Wilson (BYU): 18–27, 252 YDS.
- Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 25 CAR, 89 YDS, 2 TD; Matt Hadley (BYU): 11 CAR, 39 YDS.
- Receiving leaders: A.J. Richardson (BSU): 4 REC, 53 YDS, 1 TD; Talon Shumway (BYU): 3 REC, 62 YDS.
Statistics[33] | BYU | Boise State |
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Total Yards | 388 | 327 |
Passing Yards | 292 | 214 |
Rushing Yards | 96 | 113 |
First Downs | 21 | 20 |
Penalties | 8-58 | 7-81 |
Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
Time of Possession | 27:31 | 32:29 |
Fresno State
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14–6 | 2017 | BSU, 17–14 |
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- Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 24–29, 269 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT; Marcus McMaryion (FRES): 24–35, 283 YDS, 1 TD.
- Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 30 CAR, 144 YDS, 2 TD; Jordan Mims (FRES): 8 CAR, 47 YDS.
- Receiving leaders: A.J. Richardson (BSU): 5 REC, 66 YDS; KeeSean Johnson (FRES): 8 REC, 95 YDS, 1 TD.
Quarterback Brett Rypien broke the Mountain West record for passing yards in a career, which now stands at 12,924 yards. The previous record was 12,690 set by Ryan Lindley of San Diego State in 2011.[34] He also broke the Mountain West career completions record, also previously held by Lindley, and now has 981 career completions.
Statistics[35] | Fresno State | Boise State |
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Total Yards | 390 | 448 |
Passing Yards | 283 | 269 |
Rushing Yards | 107 | 179 |
First Downs | 22 | 24 |
Penalties | 9-61 | 4-45 |
Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
Time of Possession | 25:34 | 34:26 |
at New Mexico
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8–1 | 2017 | BSU, 28–14 |
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- Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 17–27, 222 YDS, 3 TD; Sheriron Jones (UNM): 7–11, 88 YDS, 1 INT.
- Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 20 CAR, 145 YDS, 1 TD; Sheriron Jones (UNM): 12 CAR, 56 YDS.
- Receiving leaders: Sean Modster (BSU): 9 REC, 129 YDS, 3 TD; Delane Hart-Johnson (UNM): 4 REC, 77 YDS.
Statistics[36] | Boise State | New Mexico |
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Total Yards | 449 | 262 |
Passing Yards | 222 | 103 |
Rushing Yards | 227 | 159 |
First Downs | 30 | 15 |
Penalties | 5-30 | 4-41 |
Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
Time of Possession | 30:56 | 29:04 |
Utah State
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17–5 | 2017 | BSU, 41–14 |
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- Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 23–32, 310 YDS, 1 TD; Jordan Love (USU): 29–47, 363 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT.
- Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 37 CAR, 200 YDS, 3 TD; Darwin Thompson (USU): 11 CAR, 61 YDS.
- Receiving leaders: CT Thomas (BSU): 6 REC, 89 YDS; Aaren Vaughns (USU): 7 REC, 107 YDS.
Running back Alexander Mattison was named Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week following rushing for 200 yards and 3 touchdowns on a career high 37 carries.[37] He also added 3 catches for 12 yards.
Statistics[38] | Utah State | Boise State |
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Total Yards | 425 | 509 |
Passing Yards | 363 | 310 |
Rushing Yards | 62 | 199 |
First Downs | 18 | 20 |
Penalties | 8-72 | 7-69 |
Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
Time of Possession | 17:55 | 42:05 |
Fresno State (Mountain West Championship Game)
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15–6 | 11/9/18 | BSU, 24–17 |
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- Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 15–31, 125 YDS, 1 TD; Marcus McMaryion (FRES): 21–33, 170 YDS, 1 TD.
- Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 40 CAR, 200 YDS, 1 TD; Ronnie Rivers (FRES): 17 CAR, 63 YDS, 1 TD.
- Receiving leaders: Sean Modster (BSU): 4 REC, 45 YDS, 1 TD; Michiah Quick (FRES): 4 REC, 45 YDS, 1 TD.
Statistics[39] | Fresno State | Boise State |
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Total Yards | 288 | 350 |
Passing Yards | 170 | 125 |
Rushing Yards | 118 | 225 |
First Downs | 14 | 22 |
Penalties | 6-50 | 6-50 |
Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
Time of Possession | 23:58 | 36:02 |
vs. Boston College (First Responder Bowl)
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0–1 | 2005 | BC, 27–21 |
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With Boston College leading 7–0 with 5:08 remaining in the 1st quarter, the game was delayed due to inclement weather. After an hour and a half delay, the game was cancelled and ruled a no contest[40]
Rankings
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Poll | Pre | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | Final |
AP | 22 | 20 | 17 | RV | RV | RV | — | — | — | — | RV | 23 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 23 |
Coaches | 22 | 19 | 17 | 24 | 25 | 24 | RV | — | — | RV | RV | 24 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 24 |
CFP | Not released | — | — | 25 | 23 | 22 | 25 | Not released |
Post-season awards
Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year
Brett Rypien – Sr. QB
Mountain West first team
Offense
Brett Rypien – Sr. QB
Alexander Mattison – Jr. RB
Ezra Cleveland – So. OL
John Molchon – Jr. OL
Defense
Curtis Weaver – So. DL
Jabril Frazier – Sr. DL
Tyler Horton – Sr. DB
Mountain West second team
Offense
Sean Modster – Sr. WR
Mountain West honorable mention
Durrant Miles – Sr. DL
Kekoa Nawahine – Jr. DB
Avery Williams – So. DB/RS
- Award Reference:[41]
Personnel
Coaching staff
Name | Position | Consecutive seasons at Boise State in current position | |
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Bryan Harsin | Head Coach | 5th | |
Kent Riddle | Associate Head Coach, Tight Ends, Special Teams Coordinator | 5th, 4th, 5th | |
Zak Hill | Offensive Coordinator, Quarterbacks | 3rd, 3rd | |
Andy Avalos | Defensive Coordinator, Linebackers | 3rd, 5th | |
Lee Marks | Running Backs | 4th | |
Eric Kiesau | Wide Receivers | 2nd | |
Brad Bedell | Offensive Line | 2nd | |
Gabe Franklin | Safeties | 3rd | |
Chad Kauha'aha'a | Defensive Line | 1st | |
Spencer Danielson | STUDs | 1st | |
Jeff Popovich | Cornerbacks | 1st | |
Reference:[42] |
Roster
No. | Name | Pos. | Ht. | Wt. | Cls. | Hometown (H.S./Prev. Exp.) |
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1 | Octavius Evans | WR | 6-1 | 199 | So. | Center, TX (Center HS) |
2 | Khalil Shakir | WR | 6-0 | 186 | Fr. | Murrieta, CA (Vista Murrieta HS) |
3 | Brandon Hawkins | SLB | 6-2 | 209 | Fr. | Georgetown, TX (Georgetown HS) |
3 | Riley Smith | QB | 6-4 | 206 | Fr. | Jacksonville, FL (Bartram Trail HS) |
4 | De'Andre Pierce | CB | 5-11 | 175 | Jr. | Long Beach, CA (Long Beach Poly HS) |
4 | Brett Rypien | QB | 6-2 | 202 | Sr. | Spokane, WA (Shadle Park HS) |
5 | Garrett Collingham | TE | 6-4 | 229 | RS Jr. | Meridian, ID (Mountain View HS) |
5 | Evan Tyler | S | 6-2 | 191 | RS Jr. | Corona, CA (Eleanor Roosevelt HS) |
6 | CT Thomas | WR | 5-8 | 171 | So. | Lancaster, TX (Lancaster HS) |
7 | Ezekiel Noa | WLB | 5-11 | 243 | RS Fr. | Spring Valley, CA (Helix HS) |
7 | A. J. Richardson | WR | 6-0 | 212 | RS Sr. | Lomita, CA (Narbonne HS) |
8 | Jabril Frazier | STUD | 6-4 | 238 | RS Sr. | Los Angeles, CA (Verbum Dei HS) |
8 | Sean Modster | WR | 5-11 | 189 | RS Sr. | Mission Viejo, CA (Mission Viejo HS) |
9 | Jaylon Henderson | QB | 6-1 | 211 | RS Jr. | Kingwood, TX (Kingwood Park HS/UTSA/Trinity Valley CC) |
9 | Desmond Williams | SLB | 5-11 | 200 | RS So. | Corona, CA (Centennial HS) |
10 | Chase Cord | QB | 6-2 | 206 | RS Fr. | Peoria, AZ (Sunrise Mountain HS) |
10 | Kekoa Nawahine | S | 6-2 | 207 | Jr. | Meridian, ID (Rocky Mountain HS) |
13 | Marques Evans | CB | 5-11 | 177 | RS Fr. | Pasadena, CA (Newbury Park HS) |
14 | Tyler Horton | CB | 5-11 | 190 | Sr. | Fresno, CA (Edison HS) |
15 | Maclaine Griffin | WR | 6-2 | 191 | Fr. | Westlake Village, CA (Chaminade Prep) |
15 | Jalen Walker | CB | 6-0 | 174 | RS So. | Lawndale, CA (Lawndale HS) |
16 | John Hightower | WR | 6-2 | 183 | RS Jr. | Raymond, MS (Hinds CC) |
17 | Zach Matlock | QB | 6-0 | 193 | Fr. | Las Vegas, NV (Las Vegas HS) |
17 | Phillip Mills | WLB | 6-2 | 223 | Fr. | Menifee, CA (Paloma Valley HS) |
19 | Aisa Kelemete | STUD | 6-4 | 234 | Rs Fr. | Pocatello, ID (Highland HS) |
20 | Roman Kafentzis | SLB | 6-1 | 216 | Rs Fr. | Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (Mater Dei HS) |
21 | Tyreque Jones | S | 6-2 | 197 | Rs Fr. | San Bernardino, CA (San Gorgonio HS) |
21 | Andrew VanBuren | RB | 6-0 | 227 | Fr. | West Hills, CA (Chaminade Prep) |
22 | Tyric LeBeauf | CB | 6-2 | 179 | Fr. | Long Beach, CA (Long Beach Poly HS) |
22 | Alexander Mattison | RB | 5-11 | 211 | Jr. | San Bernardino, CA (San Bernardino HS) |
23 | Damion Wright | S | 6-0 | 202 | RS Jr. | Los Angeles, CA (Salesian HS) |
24 | Stefan Cobbs | WR | 6-0 | 177 | Fr. | Keller, TX (Fossil Ridge HS) |
25 | Benton Wickersham | LB | 6-2 | 230 | So. | Elko, NV (Elko HS) |
26 | Avery Williams | CB | 5-9 | 197 | RS So. | Pasadena, CA (JSerra Catholic HS) |
27 | Billy Bowens | WR | 6-1 | 183 | Fr. | Redlands, CA (Redlands East Valley HS) |
28 | Kekaula Kaniho | S | 5-10 | 183 | So. | Kahuku, HI (Kahuku HS) |
29 | Chris Mitchell | S | 6-0 | 195 | Fr. | Mission Viejo, CA (Mission Viejo HS) |
30 | Robert Lewis | CB | 5-10 | 176 | RS So. | Los Angeles, CA (Hawkins HS) |
31 | Skyler Seibold | RB | 6-1 | 207 | RS Sr. | Temecula, CA (Chaparral HS) |
32 | Jordan Happle | S | 5-11 | 199 | RS So. | Portland, OR (Jesuit HS) |
32 | Spencer Keene | RB | 5-11 | 228 | Fr. | Emmett, ID (Emmett HS) |
33 | Tony Lashley | LB | 6-1 | 233 | RS Sr. | Kansas City, MO (Rockhurst HS/Idaho) |
34 | Robert Mahone | RB | 5-10 | 204 | RS So. | Prosper, TX (Prosper HS) |
35 | Kukea Emmsley | DE | 6-5 | 225 | Fr. | Kapolei, HI (Kapolei HS) |
36 | Blake Whitlock | WLB | 6-1 | 214 | RS Sr. | Reno, NV (Galena HS, Saddleback CC) |
37 | Danny Smith | RB | 6-0 | 211 | Fr. | Oxnard, CA (Oxnard HS) |
38 | Demitri Washington | STUD | 6-3 | 254 | Fr. | Solana Beach, CA (Santa Fe Christian HS) |
39 | Jake Shaddox | RB | 5-11 | 215 | RS Jr. | Redding, CA (Foothill HS, Azusa Pacific) |
40 | Jabari Watson | DE | 6-1 | 253 | RS So. | Rancho Cucamonga, CA (Summit HS) |
41 | Will Heffner | SLB | 6-2 | 225 | RS Jr. | Boise, ID (Bishop Kelly HS) |
42 | Mujeeb Rufai | S | 6-0 | 198 | Fr. | Portland, OR (Madison HS) |
43 | Joe Provenzano | MLB | 5-11 | 224 | RS Sr. | Glendora, CA (Damien HS) |
44 | Riley Whimpey | WLB | 6-1 | 218 | So. | San Clemente, CA (San Clemente HS) |
45 | Kayode Rufai | DE | 6-4 | 255 | RS So. | Portland, OR (Lincoln HS) |
46 | Cody Shoemaker | TE | 6-1 | 230 | RS Jr. | Santa Clarita, CA (Hart HS/College of the Canyons/Glendale CC) |
46 | Joel Velazquez | K/P | 6-0 | 224 | RS So. | Mission Viejo, CA (Trabuco Hills HS) |
47 | Matt Pistone | TE | 6-3 | 244 | RS Jr. | Yuma, AZ (Yuma Catholic HS) |
48 | Bruno DeRose | WLB | 5-11 | 223 | RS So. | Pueblo, CO (Pueblo East HS) |
49 | Dylan Herberg | STUD | 6-2 | 207 | Fr. | Boise, ID (Timberline HS) |
49 | Quinn Skillin | P | 6-4 | 189 | RS Sr. | San Diego, CA (University City HS/Wagner) |
50 | Nicholai Pitman | LS | 5-11 | 229 | Jr. | Boise, ID (Timberline HS) |
51 | Daniel Cantrell | TE | 6-0 | 225 | RS Fr. | Boise, ID (Bishop Kelly HS) |
51 | Dalton Lins | OL | 6-1 | 282 | Fr. | Lahaina, HI (Lahainaluna HS) |
52 | DJ Schramm | LB | 6-1 | 227 | Fr. | Fresno, CA (Clovis West HS) |
53 | Sam Whitney | STUD | 6-2 | 233 | RS Jr. | Folsom, CA (Folsom HS) |
54 | Matt Locher | NT | 6-2 | 269 | RS Jr. | Los Alamitos, CA (Los Alamitos HS) |
55 | Kekaniokoa Holomalia-Gonzalez | OL | 6-2 | 284 | Fr. | Santa Ana, CA (Mater Dei HS) |
55 | David Moa | NT | 6-3 | 275 | RS Sr. | San Diego, CA (Kearny HS) |
56 | Joseph Inda | MLB | 6-0 | 231 | RS Sr. | Anaheim, CA (Katella HS/Fullerton CC/Golden West CC) |
57 | Emmanuel Fesili | NT | 6-2 | 319 | Jr. | Long Beach, CA (Long Beach Poly HS) |
58 | Tyson Maeva | MLB | 6-0 | 230 | Jr. | San Diego, CA (Cathedral Catholic HS) |
60 | Isaiah Grover | DE | 6-4 | 228 | Fr. | San Juan Capistrano, CA (San Juan Hills HS) |
62 | Scott Matlock | DT | 6-4 | 281 | Fr. | Homedale, ID (Homedale HS) |
63 | Keegan Ulrich | OL | 6-4 | 249 | Fr. | Enumclaw, WA (Enumclaw HS) |
64 | Ben Vering | OL | 6-4 | 265 | RS So. | Boise, ID (Capital HS) |
65 | Zachary Troughton | OL | 6-6 | 322 | Sr. | Maxwell, CA (Maxwell HS/Butte CC) |
66 | Isiah Moore | OT | 6-4 | 292 | RS Jr. | Tiffin, OH (Columbian HS/Mesa CC) |
67 | Garrett Larson | OL | 6-4 | 298 | RS Jr. | Fruitland, ID (Fruitland HS) |
68 | Jake Stetz | OL | 6-2 | 296 | RS Fr. | San Marcos, CA (Mission Hills HS) |
69 | Austin Dixon | OL | 6-6 | 289 | RS So. | Tempe, AZ (Corona del Sol HS) |
70 | John Ojukwu | OL | 6-6 | 297 | RS Fr. | Boise, ID (Boise HS) |
71 | Donte Harrington | OL | 6-2 | 306 | RS So. | San Clemente, CA (San Clemente HS) |
72 | Dallas Holliday | DT | 6-3 | 291 | Fr. | Sherman Oaks, CA (Oaks Christian HS) |
73 | Nick Crabtree | OL | 6-7 | 290 | RS So. | Fountain Valley, CA (Huntington Beach HS) |
74 | Garrett Curran | OL | 6-5 | 293 | Fr. | El Cajon, CA (Granite Hills HS) |
75 | Kole Bailey | OL | 6-4 | 292 | RS So. | Twin Falls, ID (Twin Falls HS) |
76 | Ezra Cleveland | OL | 6-6 | 309 | RS So. | Spanaway, WA (Bethel HS) |
77 | John Molchon | OL | 6-5 | 310 | RS Jr. | Las Vegas, NV (Faith Lutheran HS) |
78 | Andres Preciado | OL | 6-6 | 295 | RS Sr. | Imperial Beach, CA (Mar Vista HS) |
79 | Eric Quevedo | OL | 6-4 | 295 | RS Jr. | West Covina, CA (West Covina HS) |
81 | Akilian Butler | WR | 5-10 | 192 | RS Jr. | Dallas, TX (West Mesquite HS) |
83 | Damon Cole | WR | 6-0 | 175 | RS Fr. | El Cerrito, CA (El Cerrito HS) |
84 | Cole Ramseyer | TE | 6-4 | 222 | Fr. | Coeur d'Alene, ID (Coeur d'Alene HS) |
85 | John Bates | TE | 6-6 | 246 | RS So. | Lebanon, OR (Lebanon HS) |
86 | Chase Blakley | TE | 6-4 | 239 | RS Sr. | Coeur d'Alene, ID (Coeur d'Alene HS) |
87 | Kaden Deluna | TE | 6-5 | 225 | Fr. | McCall, ID (McCall-Donnelly HS) |
88 | Tyneil Hopper | TE | 6-2 | 226 | Fr. | Roswell, GA (Roswell HS) |
89 | Connor Riddle | WR | 6-1 | 197 | Fr. | Boise, ID (Timberline HS) |
90 | Scale Igiehon | NT | 6-2 | 300 | Fr. | Del Valle, TX (Del Valle HS) |
91 | Durrant Miles | DE | 6-5 | 261 | Sr. | South Jordan, UT (Bingham HS) |
92 | Paul Semons | DT | 6-3 | 269 | RS Sr. | Eagle, ID (Eagle HS) |
93 | Chase Hatada | DT | 6-3 | 253 | Jr. | Rocklin, CA (Rocklin HS) |
94 | Blake Biby | LS | 5-9 | 190 | So. | Rancho Cucamonga, CA (Ontario Christian HS/Incarnate Word) |
95 | Nick Provenzano | WLB | 5-11 | 216 | RS So. | Glendora, CA (Damien HS) |
96 | Haden Hoggarth | K | 6-0 | 195 | RS Sr. | Ormond Beach, FL (Seabreeze HS/Bethune Cookman) |
97 | Keeghan Freeborn | NT | 6-1 | 307 | Fr. | Meridian, ID (Rocky Mountain HS) |
98 | Sonatane Lui | NT | 6-1 | 305 | Jr. | Sandy, UT (Alta HS) |
99 | Curtis Weaver | STUD | 6-3 | 266 | RS So. | Long Beach, CA (St. Anthony HS) |
Reference:[43] Last updated August 14, 2018 |
Players drafted into the NFL
Round | Pick | Player | Position | NFL Club |
3 | 102 | Alexander Mattison | RB | Minnesota Vikings |
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