2018 Boise State Broncos football team

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
2018 Boise State Broncos football
Boise State "B" logo.svg
MW Mountain Division champion
ConferenceMountain West Conference
DivisionMountain Division
Ranking
CoachesNo. 24
APNo. 23
2018 record10–3 (7–1 MW)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorZak Hill (3rd season)
Offensive schemeMultiple
Defensive coordinatorAndy Avalos (3rd season)
Base defenseMultiple
Home stadiumAlbertsons Stadium
(Capacity: 36,387)
Uniform
Boise broncos football unif.png
Seasons
← 2017
2019 →
2018 Mountain West Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
Mountain Division
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  
West Division
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)
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • y – Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

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 canceled and ruled a no contest.

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
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[]

Mountain Division
Predicted finish Team Votes (1st place)
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.

Schedule[]

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
September 14:00 p.m.at Troy*No. 22
  • Veterans Memorial Stadium
  • Troy, AL
ESPNewsW 56–20
29,612
September 88:15 p.m.UConn*No. 20
  • Albertsons Stadium
  • Boise, ID
ESPNUW 62–7
34,515
September 151:30 p.m.at No. 24 Oklahoma State*No. 17
  • Boone Pickens Stadium
  • Stillwater, OK
ESPNL 21–44
54,974
September 295:00 p.m.at WyomingCBSSNW 34–14
22,271
October 61:30 p.m.San Diego State
  • Albertsons Stadium
  • Boise, ID
ESPNUL 13–19
36,619
October 138:30 p.m.at NevadaCBSSNW 31–27
21,431
October 197:00 p.m.Colorado State
  • Albertsons Stadium
  • Boise, ID
ESPN2W 56–28
32,299
October 275:00 p.m.at Air Force
CBSSNW 48–38
27,753
November 38:15 p.m.BYU*dagger
  • Albertsons Stadium
  • Boise, ID
ESPN2W 21–16
35,241
November 98:15 p.m.No. 16 Fresno State
ESPN2W 24–17
33,118
November 167:00 p.m.at New MexicoNo. 23
CBSSNW 45–14
16,883
November 248:15 p.m.No. 14 Utah StateNo. 21
  • Albertsons Stadium
  • Boise, ID
ESPNW 33–24
35,960
December 15:45 p.m.No. 25 Fresno StateNo. 19
ESPNL 16–19 OT
23,662
December 26 11:30 a.m. vs. Boston College *No. 23 ESPN Cancelled[a]
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to game
  • All times are in Mountain time
Schedule Source:[20]
  1. ^ The First Responder Bowl was cancelled due to inclement weather.[19]

Game summaries[]

at Troy[]

Boise State at Troy
1 234Total
No. 22 Broncos 14 21714 56
Troy 7 076 20
  • Date: September 1, 2018
  • Location: Veterans Memorial Stadium
    Troy, AL
  • Game start: 4:00 p.m. MDT
  • Game attendance: 29,612
  • Game weather: Temperature: 86 °F (30 °C) • Weather: Clear • Wind: 6 MPH
  • Referee: David Alvarez
  • TV announcers (ESPNews): Dave LaMont, Ray Bentley
Uniform Combination
Helmet Jersey Pants
  • 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
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[]

UConn at Boise State
1 234Total
Huskies 0 070 7
No. 20 Broncos 24 17147 62
  • Date: September 8, 2018
  • Location: Albertsons Stadium
    Boise, ID
  • Game start: 8:15 p.m. MDT
  • Game attendance: 34,515
  • Game weather: Temperature: 78 °F (26 °C) • Weather: Clear • Wind: 5 MPH SSE
  • Referee: C. Lamertina
  • TV announcers (ESPNU): Mike Couzens, Kirk Morrison
Uniform Combination
Helmet Jersey Pants
Boise State on offense in the 2nd quarter.
  • 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
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[]

Boise State at Oklahoma State
1 234Total
No. 17 Broncos 0 7140 21
No. 24 Cowboys 0 171710 44
  • Date: September 15, 2018
  • Location: Boone Pickens Stadium
    Stillwater, OK
  • Game start: 1:30 p.m. MDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:24
  • Game attendance: 54,974
  • Game weather: Temperature: 86 °F (30 °C) • Weather: Partly Cloudy • Wind: 6 MPH S
  • Referee: Scott Campbell
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Adam Amin, Rod Gilmore, Quint Kessenich
Uniform Combination
Helmet Jersey Pants
  • 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
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[]

Boise State at Wyoming
1 234Total
Broncos 7 1737 34
Cowboys 0 077 14
  • Date: September 29, 2018
  • Location: War Memorial Stadium
    Laramie, WY
  • Game start: 5:00 p.m. MDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:30
  • Game attendance: 22,271
  • Game weather: Temperature: 70 °F (21 °C) • Weather: Hazy • Wind: 16 MPH W
  • Referee: Kevin Boitmann
  • TV announcers (CBSSN): Carter Blackburn, Jay Feely, John Schriffen
Uniform Combination
Helmet Jersey Pants
  • 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
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[]

San Diego State at Boise State
1 234Total
Aztecs 3 1006 19
Broncos 7 006 13
  • Date: October 6, 2017
  • Location: Albertsons Stadium
    Boise, ID
  • Game start: 1:30 p.m. MDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:23
  • Game attendance: 36,679
  • Game weather: Temperature: 57 °F (14 °C) • Weather: Cloudy • Wind: 3 MPH WNW
  • Referee: Brad Van Vark
  • TV announcers (ESPNU): Mike Couzens, Kirk Morrison, Tom Scofield
Uniform Combination
Helmet Jersey Pants
Boise State on defense in the 2nd quarter.
  • 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
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[]

Boise State at Nevada
(rivalry)
1 234Total
Broncos 7 10140 31
Wolf Pack 10 7100 27
  • Date: October 13, 2018
  • Location: Mackay Stadium
    Reno, NV
  • Game start: 8:30 p.m. MDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:38
  • Game attendance: 21,431
  • Game weather: Temperature: 60 °F (16 °C) • Weather: Cool and breezy • Wind: 9 MPH NNE
  • Referee: Cal McNeill
  • TV announcers (CBSSN): Rich Waltz, Aaron Murray, Cassie Mckinney
Uniform Combination
Helmet Jersey Pants
  • 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
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[]

Colorado State at Boise State
1 234Total
Rams 0 7714 28
Broncos 21 14714 56
  • Date: October 19, 2018
  • Location: Albertsons Stadium
    Boise, ID
  • Game start: 7:00 p.m. MDT
  • Game attendance: 32,299
  • Game weather: Temperature: 64 °F (18 °C) • Weather: Clear • Wind: 4 MPH WNW
  • Referee: M. VanderVelde
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Jason Benetti, Kelly Stouffer, Olivia Dekker
Uniform Combination
Helmet Jersey Pants
Alexander Mattison receiving a hand off that led to his 2nd quarter touchdown.
  • 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
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[]

Boise State at Air Force
1 234Total
Broncos 14 141010 48
Falcons 7 2137 38
  • Date: October 27, 2018
  • Location: Falcon Stadium
    Colorado Springs, CO
  • Game start: 5:00 p.m. MDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:24
  • Game attendance: 27,753
  • Game weather: Temperature: 62 °F (17 °C) • Weather: Clear • Wind: 5 MPH N
  • Referee: Brandon Cruse
  • TV announcers (CBSSN): Rich Waltz, Steve Beuerlein, Cassie Mckinney


Uniform Combination
Helmet Jersey Pants
  • 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
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[]

BYU at Boise State
1 234Total
Cougars 0 673 16
Broncos 14 070 21
  • Date: November 3, 2018
  • Location: Albertsons Stadium
    Boise, ID
  • Game start: 8:15 p.m. MDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:27
  • Game attendance: 35,241
  • Game weather: Temperature: 49 °F (9 °C) • Weather: Mostly cloudy • Wind: 6 MPH W
  • Referee: Eddy Shelton
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Kevin Brown, Andre Ware, Alex Corddry
Uniform Combination
Helmet Jersey Pants
Brett Rypien throwing a pass during the 2nd quarter.
  • 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
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[]

Fresno State at Boise State
(Battle for the Milk Can)
1 234Total
No. 16 Bulldogs 0 1070 17
Broncos 3 0714 24
  • Date: November 9, 2018
  • Location: Albertsons Stadium
    Boise, ID
  • Game start: 8:15 p.m. MST
  • Elapsed time: 3:20
  • Game attendance: 33,118
  • Game weather: Temperature: 35 °F (2 °C) • Weather: Partly cloudy • Wind: 2 MPH E
  • Referee: C. Castleberry
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Mike Couzens, Kirk Morrison
Uniform Combination
Helmet Jersey Pants
Alexander Mattison scoring a 3rd quarter TD.
  • 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
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[]

Boise State at New Mexico
1 234Total
No. 23 Broncos 14 10714 45
Lobos 0 707 14
  • Date: November 16, 2018
  • Location: Dreamstyle Stadium
    Albuquerque, NM
  • Game start: 7:00 p.m. MST
  • Elapsed time: 3:18
  • Game attendance: 16,883
  • Game weather: Temperature: 48 °F (9 °C) • Weather: Clear • Wind: 2 MPH SW
  • Referee: Kevin Hassell
  • TV announcers (CBSSN): Carter Blackburn, Aaron Taylor, John Schriffen
Uniform Combination
Helmet Jersey Pants
  • 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
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[]

Utah State at Boise State
1 234Total
No. 14 Aggies 7 7010 24
No. 21 Broncos 7 10313 33
  • Date: November 24, 2018
  • Location: Albertsons Stadium
    Boise, ID
  • Game start: 8:15 p.m. MST
  • Elapsed time: 3:25
  • Game attendance: 35,960
  • Game weather: Temperature: 36 °F (2 °C) • Weather: Partly Cloudy • Wind: 4 MPH E
  • Referee: Scott Campbell
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Roy Philpott, Tom Ramsey, Ed Aschoff
Uniform Combination
Helmet Jersey Pants
Alexander Mattison receiving a hand off that led to a 1st quarter TD.
  • 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
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)[]

Fresno State at Boise State
(Mountain West Championship Game)
1 234OTTotal
No. 25 Bulldogs 7 3306 19
No. 19 Broncos 7 0063 16
  • Date: December 1, 2018
  • Location: Albertsons Stadium
    Boise, ID
  • Game start: 5:45 p.m. MST
  • Elapsed time: 3:35
  • Game attendance: 23,662
  • Game weather: 36 °F (2 °C) • Weather: Snow • Wind: 9 MPH ESE
  • Referee: Kevin Hassell
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Steve Levy, Brian Griese, Todd McShay


Uniform Combination
Helmet Jersey Pants
Boise State on offense in the 2nd quarter.
  • 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
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)[]

Boston College vs. Boise State
(First Responder Bowl)
1 234Total
Eagles - --- 0
No. 23 Broncos - --- 0
Uniform Combination
Helmet Jersey Pants

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 canceled and ruled a no contest[40]

Rankings[]

Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking. ██ Decrease in ranking.
NR = Not ranked. RV = Received votes. т = Tied with team above or below. ( ) = First place votes.
Week
Poll Pre 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Final 
AP 22 20 17 RV RV RV NR NR NR NR RV 23 21 19 23 23 
Coaches 22 19 17 24 25 24 RV NR NR RV RV 24 22 20 24 24 
CFP Not released NR NR 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
Bryan Harsin Head Coach 5th
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
Safeties 3rd
Defensive Line 1st
STUDs 1st
Jeff Popovich Cornerbacks 1st
Reference:[42]

Roster[]

No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cls. Hometown (H.S./Prev. Exp.)
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

References[]

  1. ^ "2018 Watch List | Lott IMPACT Trophy | Honoring College Football's Defensive Best". lottimpacttrophy.org. Retrieved 2018-07-17.
  2. ^ "The Dodd Trophy Releases 2018 Preseason Watch List". July 11, 2018. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
  3. ^ "2018 Bednarik Award Watch List". July 16, 2018. Archived from the original on July 16, 2018. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
  4. ^ "2018 Maxwell Award Watch List". July 16, 2018. Archived from the original on July 16, 2018. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
  5. ^ "Davey O'Brien Award Watch List includes 26 players". July 17, 2018. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
  6. ^ "2018 Doak Walker Award Candidates". July 18, 2018. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
  7. ^ "2018 John Mackey Award Preseason Watch List Released" (PDF). July 20, 2018. Retrieved July 20, 2018.
  8. ^ "Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Names 2018 Preseason Watchlist". July 23, 2018. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
  9. ^ "2018 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Preseason Watch List". July 24, 2018. Retrieved July 24, 2018.
  10. ^ "2018 OUTLAND TROPHY WATCH LIST UNVEILED". July 24, 2018. Retrieved July 24, 2018.
  11. ^ "43 PLAYERS NAMED TO 2018 PAUL HORNUNG AWARD WATCH LIST". July 26, 2018. Archived from the original on July 26, 2018. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
  12. ^ "Wuerffel Trophy Unveils 2018 Watch List". July 26, 2018. Archived from the original on July 26, 2018. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
  13. ^ Carbone, Al (July 27, 2018). "Walter Camp Football Foundation Announces 2018 Player of the Year Preseason "Watch List"". Retrieved July 30, 2018.
  14. ^ "Preseason Watch List - 2018 edition of the Ted Hendricks Award" (PDF). August 14, 2018. Retrieved August 16, 2018.
  15. ^ "Watch List for 2018 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award ® Presented by A. O. Smith Announced". August 14, 2018. Retrieved August 17, 2018.
  16. ^ "Manning Award: See which quarterbacks made the preseason watch list for 2018". August 16, 2018. Retrieved August 17, 2018.
  17. ^ "Boise State, Fresno State Picked to Win 2018 Mountain West Football Divisional Titles".
  18. ^ "2018 Mountain West Football Preseason All-Conference Team".
  19. ^ First Responder Bowl: Boise State vs. Boston College canceled, ruled no contest due to inclement weather
  20. ^ "2018 Football Schedule". BroncoSports.com.
  21. ^ "2018 Mountain West Football Players of the Week - Sept. 3".
  22. ^ "Boise State's Tyler Horton Named Bronko Nagurski Trophy National Defensive Player of the Week".
  23. ^ "Boise State vs. Troy - Team Statistics - September 1, 2018". ESPN. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
  24. ^ "Record-Setting Night as No. 20/19 Broncos Beat UConn, 62-7".
  25. ^ "2018 Mountain West Football Players of the Week - Sept. 10".
  26. ^ "UConn vs. Boise State - Team Statistics - September 8, 2018". ESPN. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
  27. ^ "Boise State vs. Oklahoma State - Team Statistics - September 15, 2018". ESPN. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
  28. ^ "Boise State vs. Wyoming - Team Statistics - September 29, 2018". ESPN. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
  29. ^ "San Diego State vs. Boise State - Team Statistics - October 6, 2018". ESPN. Retrieved October 7, 2018.
  30. ^ "Boise State vs. Nevada - Team Statistics - October 13, 2018". ESPN. Retrieved October 14, 2018.
  31. ^ "Boise State vs. Colorado State - Team Statistics - October 19, 2018". ESPN. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
  32. ^ "Boise State vs. Air Force - Team Statistics - October 27, 2018". ESPN. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
  33. ^ "BYU vs. Boise State - Team Statistics - November 3, 2018". ESPN. Retrieved November 4, 2018.
  34. ^ https://www.thereporteronline.com/sports/national/brett-rypien-breaks-mountain-west-career-passing-record/article_48a14ee0-95e7-505d-b6f5-2980d55a0040.html
  35. ^ "Fresno State vs. Boise State - Team Statistics - November 9, 2018". ESPN. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
  36. ^ "Boise State vs. New Mexico - Team Statistics - October 16, 2018". ESPN. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
  37. ^ "Mountain West Football Players of the Week - Nov. 26".
  38. ^ "Utah State vs. Boise State - Team Statistics - November 24, 2018". ESPN. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
  39. ^ "Fresno State vs. Boise State - Team Statistics - December 1, 2018". ESPN. Retrieved December 2, 2018.
  40. ^ "First Responder Bowl: Boise State vs. Boston College canceled, ruled no contest due to inclement weather".
  41. ^ MW. "MOUNTAIN WEST ANNOUNCES 2018 FOOTBALL ALL-CONFERENCE TEAMS AND INDIVIDUAL HONORS". Themwc.com. Retrieved 2018-11-28.
  42. ^ https://broncosports.com/coaches.aspx?path=football&roster=113
  43. ^ https://broncosports.com/roster.aspx?roster=113&path=football
Retrieved from ""