2019 Boise State Broncos football team

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2019 Boise State Broncos football
Boise State "B" logo.svg
Mountain West champion
MW Mountain Division champion
ConferenceMountain West Conference
DivisionMountain Division
Ranking
CoachesNo. 22
APNo. 23
2019 record12–2 (8–0 MW)
Head coach
Co-offensive coordinatorZak Hill (4th season)
Co-offensive coordinatorEric Kiesau (1st season)
Offensive schemeMultiple
Co-defensive coordinatorSpencer Danielson (1st season)
Co-defensive coordinatorJeff Schmedding (1st season)
Base defenseMultiple
Home stadiumAlbertsons Stadium
(Capacity: 36,387)
Uniform
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Seasons
← 2018
2020 →
2019 Mountain West Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
Mountain Division
No. 23 Boise State xy$   8 0     12 2  
No. 22 Air Force   7 1     11 2  
Utah State   6 2     7 6  
Wyoming   4 4     8 5  
Colorado State   3 5     4 8  
New Mexico   0 8     2 10  
West Division
Hawaii xy   5 3     10 5  
San Diego State x   5 3     10 3  
Nevada   4 4     7 6  
San Jose State   2 6     5 7  
UNLV   2 6     4 8  
Fresno State   2 6     4 8  
Championship: Boise State 31, Hawaii 10
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • y – Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2019 Boise State Broncos football team represented Boise State University during the 2019 NCAA Division I FBS football season. This was the Broncos' 83rd season overall, sixth under head coach Bryan Harsin, ninth as a member of the Mountain West Conference and seventh within the Mountain Division. The Broncos played their home games at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. They finished the season 12–2, 8–0 in Mountain West play to be champions of the Mountain Division. This was the first time since joining the Mountain West in 2011 that they went undefeated in conference play. They represented the Mountain Division in the Mountain West Championship Game where they defeated Hawaii to become Mountain West champions for the fourth time. This was Boise State's 20th overall conference championship since they first joined a conference in 1970. They were invited to the Las Vegas Bowl where they lost to Washington. Boise State finished ranked in the final polls for the 13th time since 2002.

Previous season[]

The Broncos finished the 2018 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. They finished the year ranked in the top 25 in both polls for the 12th time since 2002.

Preseason[]

Mountain West media days[]

The Mountain West media days will be held in July 2019 at the Cosmopolitan on the Las Vegas Strip.

Media poll[]

The preseason poll was released at the Mountain West media days on July 23, 2019. The Broncos were predicted to finish in first place in the MW Mountain Division.[1]

Mountain Division
Predicted finish Team Votes (1st place)
1 Boise State 120 (15)
2 Utah State 108 (6)
3 Air Force 73
4 Wyoming 66
5 Colorado State 52
6 New Mexico 22

Preseason All-Mountain West Team[]

The Preseason All-Mountain West Team will be chosen following the Mountain West media days in July 2019.

Schedule[]

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
August 3110:00 a.m.at Florida State*ESPNewsW 36–31 50,917
September 67:00 p.m.Marshall*No. 24
  • Albertsons Stadium
  • Boise, ID
ESPN2W 14–7 31,951
September 148:30 p.m.Portland State*No. 22
  • Albertsons Stadium
  • Boise, ID
ESPN2W 45–10 31,068
September 207:00 p.m.Air ForceNo. 20
  • Albertsons Stadium
  • Boise, ID
ESPN2W 30–19 36,498
October 58:30 p.m.at UNLVNo. 16CBSSNW 38–13 24,681
October 128:15 p.m.HawaiidaggerNo. 14
  • Albertsons Stadium
  • Boise, ID
ESPN2W 59–37 36,902[b]
October 198:15 p.m.at BYU*No. 14ESPN2L 25–28 58,930
November 28:30 p.m.at San Jose StateNo. 21
CBSSNW 52–42 19,184
November 98:15 p.m.WyomingNo. 21
  • Albertsons Stadium
  • Boise, ID
ESPNW 20–17 OT33,018
November 168:15 p.m.New MexicoNo. 19
  • Albertsons Stadium
  • Boise, ID
ESPN2W 42–9 31,492
November 238:30 p.m.at Utah StateNo. 20CBSSNW 56–21 18,315
November 291:30 p.m.at Colorado StateNo. 20
CBSSNW 31–24 12,324
December 72:00 p.m.HawaiiNo. 19
ESPNW 31–1023,561
December 215:30 p.m.vs. Washington*No. 19
ABCL 7–3834,197
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Mountain time
Schedule Source:[3]
  1. ^ The game against Florida State was originally scheduled for 5:00 p.m. MDT at TIAA Bank Stadium in Jacksonville, but was moved over because of safety concerns related to Hurricane Dorian.[2]
  2. ^ Largest attendance in Albertsons Stadium history. The previous record was 36,864 set in 2012.

Game summaries[]

at Florida State[]

Boise State at Florida State
1 234Total
Broncos 6 13710 36
Seminoles 21 1000 31
  • Date: August 31, 2019
  • Location: Doak Campbell Stadium
    Tallahassee, FL
  • Game start: 12:06 p.m. EDT
  • Elapsed time: 4:00
  • Game attendance: 50,917
  • Game weather: 85 °F (29 °C) • Weather: Partly cloudy • Wind: 8 MPH ENE
  • Referee: Mike Defee
  • TV announcers (ESPNews): Dave Pasch, Greg McElroy and Tom Luginbill (sideline)
Uniform Combination
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  • Passing leaders: Hank Bachmeier (BSU): 30–51, 407 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT; James Blackman (FSU): 23–33, 327 YDS, 3 TD.
  • Rushing leaders: Robert Mahone (BSU): 24 CAR, 142 YDS, 2 TD; Cam Akers (FSU): 15 CAR, 116 YDS, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leaders: Khalil Shakir (BSU): 8 REC, 78 YDS, 1 TD; Tamorrion Terry (FSU): 4 REC, 99 YDS, 1 TD.
Statistics Boise State Florida State
First downs 38 19
Plays–yards 108–621 62–426
Rushes–yards 214 99
Passing yards 407 327
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 30–51–1 23–34–0
Time of possession 40:03 19:57

Senior kicker Eric Sachse was named the Mountain West Special Teams Co-Player of the Week (shared with Nevada kicker Brandon Talton) after going 5–5 on field goals (36, 36, 41, 26, 30) and 3–3 on PAT's to score half of Boise State's points.[4] Sachse was also named a Lou Groza Award Star of the Week for week one.[5] Freshman quarterback Hank Bachmeier was named the as one of the Manning Award's Stars of the Week after going 30–51 for 407, 1 TD and 1 INT in his first career start.[6] Junior running back Robert Mahone was named to the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Honorable Mention list after gaining 142 yards and 2 TDs on 24 carries.[7]

Marshall[]

Marshall at Boise State
1 234Total
Thundering Herd 7 000 7
No. 24 Broncos 0 770 14
  • Date: September 6, 2019
  • Location: Albertsons Stadium
    Boise, ID
  • Game start: 7:01 p.m. MDT
  • Elapsed time: 2:59
  • Game attendance: 31,951
  • Game weather: 81 °F (27 °C) • Weather: Fair • Wind: 5 MPH WNW
  • Referee: Rodney Burnette
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Dave Flemming, Jim L. Mora and Paul Carcaterra (sideline)
Uniform Combination
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Boise State on offense
  • Passing leaders: Hank Bachmeier (BSU): 22–34, 282 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT; Isaiah Green (MAR): 10–17, 56 YDS, 1 INT.
  • Rushing leaders: George Holani (BSU): 22 CAR, 103 YDS; Brenden Knox (MAR): 10 CAR, 71 YDS, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leaders: Khalil Shakir (BSU): 5 REC, 95 YDS; Xavier Gaines (MAR): 3 REC, 26 YDS.
Statistics Marshall Boise State
First downs 9 22
Plays–yards 43–172 81–437
Rushes–yards 25–155 47–116
Passing yards 56 282
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 10–18–1 22–34–1
Time of possession 20:48 39:12

Portland State[]

Portland State at Boise State
1 234Total
Vikings 10 000 10
No. 22 Broncos 14 14107 45
  • Date: September 14, 2019
  • Location: Albertsons Stadium
    Boise, ID
  • Game start: 8:20 p.m. MDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:27
  • Game attendance: 31,068
  • Game weather: 83 °F (28 °C) • Weather: Fair • Wind: Calm
  • Referee: Michael VanderVelde
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Mike Couzens and Kirk Morrison
Uniform Combination
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Hank Bachmeier attempting a pass to Robert Mahone.
  • Passing leaders: Hank Bachmeier (BSU): 16–25, 238 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT; Davis Alexander (PSU): 11–23, 56 YDS, 1 TD.
  • Rushing leaders: Robert Mahone (BSU): 6 CAR, 59 YDS; Davis Alexander (PSU): 12 CAR, 21 YDS.
  • Receiving leaders: John Hightower (BSU): 4 REC, 79 YDS, 1 TD; Mataio Talalemotu (PSU): 5 REC, 78 YDS, 1 TD.
Statistics Portland State Boise State
First downs 12 21
Plays–yards 63–244 68–491
Rushes–yards 111 161
Passing yards 133 330
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 11–24–0 20–36–1
Time of possession 32:25 27:35

Air Force[]

Air Force at Boise State
1 234Total
Falcons 0 1036 19
No. 20 Broncos 0 10713 30
  • Date: September 21, 2019
  • Location: Albertsons Stadium
    Boise, ID
  • Game start: 7:01 p.m. MDT
  • Elapsed time: 2:57
  • Game attendance: 36,498
  • Game weather: 64 °F (18 °C) • Weather: Partly Cloudy • Wind: 9 MPH NW
  • Referee: Reggie Smith
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Dave Flemming, Jim L. Mora and Paul Carcaterra (sideline)
Uniform Combination
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Robert Mahone during a 10 yard TD run in the 4th quarter.
  • Passing leaders: Hank Bachmeier (BSU): 19–26, 263 YDS, 2 TD; Donald Hammond III (AFA): 6–11, 83 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT.
  • Rushing leaders: Robert Mahone (BSU): 13 CAR, 73 YDS, 2 TD; Taven Birdow (AFA): 18 CAR, 67 YDS.
  • Receiving leaders: CT Thomas (BSU): 5 REC, 119 YDS, 1 TD; Geraud Sanders (AFA): 5 REC, 86 YDS, 1 TD.
Statistics Air Force Boise State
First downs 19 17
Plays–yards 64–355 57–355
Rushes–yards 242 95
Passing yards 113 260
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 8–13–1 20–28–0
Time of possession 34:12 25:48

at UNLV[]

Boise State at UNLV
1 234Total
No. 16 Broncos 7 10714 38
Rebels 0 076 13
Uniform Combination
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  • Passing leaders: Hank Bachmeier (BSU): 19–30, 299 YDS, 2 TD; Kenyon Oblad (UNLV): 24–55, 262 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT.
  • Rushing leaders: George Holani (BSU): 9 CAR, 80 YDS; Charles Williams (UNLV): 11 CAR, 57 YDS.
  • Receiving leaders: Khalil Shakir (BSU): 7 REC, 111 YDS, 1 TD; Darren Woods Jr. (UNLV): 5 REC, 93 YDS, 1 TD.
Statistics Boise State UNLV
First downs 21 22
Plays–yards 64–507 86–331
Rushes–yards 182 69
Passing yards 325 262
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 22–26–0 24–55–1
Time of possession 25:21 34:39

Hawaii[]

Hawaii at Boise State
1 234Total
Rainbow Warriors 7 7716 37
No. 14 Broncos 14 17217 59
  • Date: October 12, 2019
  • Location: Albertsons Stadium
    Boise, ID
  • Game start: 8:25 MDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:45
  • Game attendance: 36,902
  • Game weather: 53 °F (12 °C) • Weather: Partly Cloudy • Wind: 5 MPH N
  • Referee: Scott Campbell
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Roy Philpott, Kelly Stouffer, Lauren Sisler
Uniform Combination
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Khalil Shakir scoring a 1st quarter TD.
  • Passing leaders: Chase Cord (BSU): 12–18, 175 YDS, 3 TD; Cole McDonald (HAW): 23–41, 251 YDS, 3 TD.
  • Rushing leaders: Robert Mahone (BSU): 18 CAR, 74 YDS, 1 TD; Cole McDonald (HAW): 8 CAR, 54 YDS, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leaders: John Hightower (BSU): 7 REC, 141 YDS, 2 TD; Melquise Stovall (HAW): 8 REC, 114 YDS, 2 TD.
Statistics Hawaii Boise State
First downs 24 29
Plays–yards 69–438 76–518
Rushes–yards 19–113 39–203
Passing yards 325 315
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 26–50–1 21–37–0
Time of possession 27:11 32:42

at BYU[]

Boise State at BYU
1 234Total
No. 14 Broncos 7 3015 25
Cougars 7 0210 28
  • Date: October 19, 2019
  • Location: LaVell Edwards Stadium
    Provo, UT
  • Game start: 8:25 p.m. MDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:25
  • Game attendance: 58,930
  • Game weather: 41 °F (5 °C) • Weather: Mostly Cloudy w/ Rain and Possible Snow Flurries • Wind: 8 MPH N
  • Referee: Kevin Hassell
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Clay Matvick, Ryan Leaf, Taylor McGregor
Uniform Combination
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  • Passing leaders: Chase Cord (BSU): 18–30, 185 YDS, 2 TD, 2 INT; Baylor Romney (BYU) 15–26, 221 YDS, 2 TD.
  • Rushing leaders: George Holani (BSU): 20 CAR, 97 YDS; Sione Finau (BYU) 11 CAR, 89 YDS, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leaders: Octavius Evans (BSU) 5 REC, 77 YDS, 1 TD; Matt Bushman (BYU) 5 REC, 101 YDS, 2 TD.
Statistics Boise State BYU
First downs 25 16
Plays–yards 72–359 61–342
Rushes–yards 40–174 35–121
Passing yards 185 221
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 18–32–2 15–26–0
Time of possession 30:26 29:34

at San Jose State[]

Boise State at San Jose State
1 234Total
No. 21 Broncos 7 101421 52
Spartans 14 10108 42
  • Date: November 2, 2019
  • Location: CEFCU Stadium
    San Jose, CA
  • Game start: 7:38 p.m. PDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:42
  • Game attendance: 19,184
  • Game weather: Temperature: 65 °F (18 °C) • Weather: Fair • Wind: 3 MPH W
  • Referee: Cal McNeill
  • TV announcers (CBSSN): Carter Blackburn, Aaron Taylor and Jenny Dell (sideline)
Uniform Combination
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  • Passing leaders: Hank Bachmeier (BSU): 13–17, 299 YDS, 1 INT; Josh Love (SJSU): 29–53, 438 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT.
  • Rushing leaders: George Holani (BSU): 28 CAR, 134 YDS, 4 TD; Kaire Robinson (SJSU): 9 CAR, 46 YDS.
  • Receiving leaders: John Hightower (BSU): 5 REC, 129 YDS; Tre Walker (SJSU): 9 REC, 193 YDS.
Statistics Boise State San Jose State
First downs 23 28
Plays–yards 68–466 75–497
Rushes–yards 253 59
Passing yards 213 438
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 13–17–1 29–53–1
Time of possession 32:08 27:52

Wyoming[]

Wyoming at Boise State
1 234OTTotal
Cowboys 0 10700 17
No. 21 Broncos 7 0373 20
  • Date: November 9, 2019
  • Location: Albertsons Stadium
    Boise, ID
  • Game start: 8:20 p.m. MST
  • Elapsed time: 3:32
  • Game attendance: 33,018
  • Game weather: Temperature: 43 °F (6 °C) • Weather: Clear and cool • Wind: Calm
  • Referee: Brad Van Vark
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Roy Philpott, Kelly Stouffer
Uniform Combination
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  • Passing leaders: Chase Cord (BSU): 19–30, 190 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT; Tyler Vander Waal (WYO): 15–23, 160 YDS.
  • Rushing leaders: George Holani (BSU): 11 CAR, 30 YDS; Xazavian Valladay (WYO): 37 CAR, 124 YDS, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leaders: Khalil Shakir (BSU): 7 REC, 70 YDS; Josh Harshman (WYO): 6 REC, 48 YDS.
Statistics Wyoming Boise State
First downs 15 15
Plays–yards 67–283 59–285
Rushes–yards 44–123 28–91
Passing yards 160 194
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 15–23–1 20–31–1
Time of possession 32:28 27:32

New Mexico[]

New Mexico at Boise State
1 234Total
Lobos 0 036 9
No. 19 Broncos 28 0140 42
  • Date: November 16, 2019
  • Location: Albertsons Stadium
    Boise, ID
  • Game start: 8:20 p.m. MST
  • Elapsed time: 3:18
  • Game attendance: 31,492
  • Game weather: Temperature: 43 °F (6 °C) • Weather: Mostly Clear • Wind: 3 MPH NE
  • Referee: Stephen Baron
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Mike Corey, Rene Ingoglia
Uniform Combination
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Boise State on offense.
  • Passing leaders: Jaylon Henderson (BSU): 15–28, 292 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT; Tevaka Tuioti (UNM): 14–21, 175 YDS.
  • Rushing leaders: George Holani (BSU): 7 CAR, 73 YDS; Kentrail Moran (UNM): 10 CAR, 30 YDS.
  • Receiving leaders: John Hightower (BSU): 4 REC, 124 YDS, 1 TD; Emmanuel Logan-Greene (UNM): 6 REC, 60 YDS.
Statistics New Mexico Boise State
First downs 16 23
Plays–yards 67–292 66–509
Rushes–yards 45–117 37–215
Passing yards 175 294
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 14–22–0 16–29–1
Time of possession 31:51 28:09

at Utah State[]

Boise State at Utah State
1 234Total
No. 20 Broncos 21 21140 56
Aggies 7 077 21
  • Date: November 23, 2019
  • Location: Maverik Stadium
    Logan, UT
  • Game start: 8:40 p.m. MST
  • Elapsed time: 3:27
  • Game attendance: 18,315
  • Game weather: Temperature: 33 °F (1 °C) • Weather: Clear • Wind: 2 MPH S
  • Referee: David Alvarez
  • TV announcers (CBSSN): Carter Blackburn, Aaron Taylor


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  • Passing leaders: Jaylon Henderson (BSU): 16–28, 187 YDS, 3 TD; Jordan Love (USU): 21–36, 229 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT.
  • Rushing leaders: George Holani (BSU): 16 CAR, 178 YDS, 2 TD; Gerold Bright (USU): 10 CAR, 44 YDS, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leaders: John Hightower (BSU): 3 REC, 56 YDS, 1 TD; Siaosi Mariner (USU): 4 REC, 66 YDS.
Statistics Boise State Utah State
First downs 27 20
Plays–yards 75–484 81–428
Rushes–yards 46–297 34–121
Passing yards 187 307
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 16–29–0 27–47–2
Time of possession 33:26 26:34

at Colorado State[]

Boise State at Colorado State
1 234Total
No. 20 Broncos 7 1707 31
Rams 7 773 24
  • Date: November 29, 2019
  • Location: Canvas Stadium
    Fort Collins, CO
  • Game start: 1:37 p.m. MST
  • Elapsed time: 3:19
  • Game attendance: 12,324
  • Game weather: 24 °F (−4 °C) • Weather: Overcast, Cold • Wind: 10 MPH NW
  • Referee: M. VanderVelde
  • TV announcers (CBSSN): Rich Waltz, Aaron Murray
Uniform Combination
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  • Passing leaders: Jaylon Henderson (BSU): 26–36, 253 YDS, 2 TD; Patrick O'Brien (CSU): 26–40, 175 YDS.
  • Rushing leaders: George Holani (BSU): 18 CAR, 42 YDS; Kentrail Moran (CSU): 9 CAR, 36 YDS, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leaders: John Hightower (BSU): 7 REC, 103 YDS; Trey McBride (CSU): 9 REC, 101 YDS, 1 TD.
Statistics Boise State Colorado State
First downs 20 20
Plays–yards 73–344 60–379
Rushes–yards 37–91 20–90
Passing yards 253 289
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 26–36–0 26–40–2
Time of possession 36:24 23:36
Source:[8]

Hawaii (Mountain West Championship Game)[]

Hawaii at Boise State
(Mountain West Championship Game)
1 234Total
Rainbow Warriors 3 007 10
No. 19 Broncos 3 14140 31
  • Date: December 7, 2019
  • Location: Albertsons Stadium, Boise, ID
  • Game start: 2:03 p.m. MST
  • Elapsed time: 3:12
  • Game attendance: 23,561
  • Game weather: 48 ��F (9 °C) • Weather: Mostly Cloudy • Wind: 10 MPH SE
  • Referee: C. Castleberry
  • TV announcers (ESPN): (play-by-play), Kelly Stouffer (analyst) & Lauren Sisler (sideline)
Uniform Combination
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  • Passing leaders: Jaylon Henderson (BSU): 20–29, 212 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT; Cole McDonald (HAW): 20–36, 241 YDS, 1 INT.
  • Rushing leaders: George Holani (BSU): 16 CAR, 67 YDS; Miles Reed (HAW): 12 CAR, 87 YDS, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leaders: Khalil Shakir (BSU): 7 REC, 89 YDS, 1 TD; Jason-Matthew Sharsh (HAW): 7 REC, 74 YDS.
Statistics Hawaii Boise State
First downs 16 20
Plays–yards 62–320 68–364
Rushes–yards 26–79 37–144
Passing yards 241 220
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 20–36–1 21–31–1
Time of possession 27:53 32:07

vs. Washington (Las Vegas Bowl)[]

Washington vs. No. 19 Boise State
(Las Vegas Bowl)
1 234Total
No. 19 Broncos 0 070 7
Huskies 7 10714 38
  • Date: December 21, 2019
  • Location: Sam Boyd Stadium, Whitney, NV
  • Game start: 5:30 pm
  • Elapsed time: 3:11
  • Game attendance: 34,197
  • Game weather: 55 °F (13 °C) • Weather: Mostly Sunny • Wind: 4 MPH NE
  • Referee: Rodney Burnette
  • TV announcers (ABC): Bob Wischusen, Kirk Herbstreit Molly McGrath (sideline)
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  • Passing leaders: Hank Bachmeier (BSU): 15–26, 119 YDS, 2 INT; Jacob Eason (WASH): 23–33, 210 YDS, 1 TD.
  • Rushing leaders: George Holani (BSU): 11 CAR, 35 YDS; Richard Newton (WASH): 15 CAR, 69 YDS, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leaders: Khalil Shakir (BSU): 3 REC, 38 YDS; Terrell Bynum (WASH): 5 REC, 67 YDS, 1 TD.
Statistics Boise State Washington
First downs 16 22
Plays–yards 59–266 68–341
Rushes–yards 78 118
Passing yards 188 223
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 21–37–2 23–33–0
Time of possession 25:54 34:06

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 15 Final 
AP RV 24 22 20 16 16 14 14 22 21 21 19 20 20 19 18 23 
Coaches RV 24 22 20 15 15 14 13 21 21 21 19 19 19 17 18 22 
CFP Not released 22 21 20 20 19 19 Not released

Personnel[]

Coaching staff[]

Name Position Consecutive seasons at
Boise State in current position
Bryan Harsin Head Coach 6th
Kent Riddle Associate Head Coach, Tight Ends 6th, 5th
Zak Hill Offensive Coordinator, Quarterbacks 4th, 4th
Eric Kiesau Co-Offensive Coordinator, Wide Receivers 1st, 3rd
Jeff Schmedding Defensive Coordinator, Outside Linebackers 1st, 1st
Co-Defensive Coordinator, Defensive Line 1st, 1st
Lee Marks Director of Special Teams, Running Backs 1st, 5th
Zac Alley Inside Linebackers 1st
Brad Bedell Offensive Line 3rd
Jalil Brown Cornerbacks 1st
Gabe Franklin Safeties, Nickels 4th, 1st
Reference:[9] Last updated August 29, 2019

Roster[]

No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cls. Hometown (H.S./Prev. Exp.)
1 Octavius Evans WR 6-1 209 Jr. Center, TX (Center HS)
2 Khalil Shakir WR 6-0 186 So. Murrieta, CA (Vista Murrieta HS)
3 Brandon Hawkins WLB 6-2 217 RS Fr. Georgetown, TX (Georgetown HS)
3 Riley Smith QB 6-4 214 RS Fr. Jacksonville, FL (Bartram Trail HS)
4 De'Andre Pierce S 5-11 180 RS Jr. Long Beach, CA (Long Beach Poly HS)
5 Garrett Collingham TE 6-4 242 RS Sr. Meridian, ID (Mountain View HS)
5 Evan Tyler S 6-2 195 RS Sr. Corona, CA (Eleanor Roosevelt HS)
6 CT Thomas WR 5-8 182 Jr. Lancaster, TX (Lancaster HS)
7 Akilian Butler WR 5-10 182 RS Sr. Dallas, TX (West Mesquite HS)
7 Ezekiel Noa MLB 5-11 242 RS So. Spring Valley, CA (Helix HS)
8 Markel Reed CB 6-0 176 Fr. Temple, TX (Temple HS)
9 Jaylon Henderson QB 6-1 210 RS Sr. Kingwood, TX (Kingwood Park HS/UTSA/Trinity Valley CC)
10 Chase Cord QB 6-2 208 RS So. Peoria, AZ (Sunrise Mountain HS)
10 Kekoa Nawahine S 6-2 207 Sr. Meridian, ID (Rocky Mountain HS)
13 Marques Evans CB 5-11 183 RS So. Pasadena, CA (Newbury Park HS)
14 Khafari Buffalo S 6-2 199 RS Sr. Sumter, SC (Lakewood HS/The Citadel)
15 Maclaine Griffin WR 6-2 192 RS Fr. Westlake Village, CA (Chaminade Prep)
15 Jalen Walker CB 6-0 179 RS Jr. Lawndale, CA (Lawndale HS)
16 John Hightower WR 6-2 172 Sr. Raymond, MS (Hinds CC)
17 Zach Matlock QB 6-0 199 RS Fr. Las Vegas, NV (Las Vegas HS)
17 Phillip Mills MLB 6-2 231 RS Fr. Menifee, CA (Paloma Valley HS)
18 Billy Bowens WR 6-1 187 RS Fr. Redlands, CA (Redlands East Valley HS)
19 Hank Bachmeier QB 6-1 202 Fr. Murrieta, CA (Murrieta Valley HS)
19 Aisa Kelemete DE 6-4 253 Rs So. Pocatello, ID (Highland HS)
20 Roman Kafentzis N 6-1 212 Rs So. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (Mater Dei HS)
21 Tyreque Jones N 6-2 201 Rs So. San Bernardino, CA (San Gorgonio HS)
21 Andrew Van Buren RB 6-0 223 So. West Hills, CA (Chaminade Prep)
22 Tyric LeBeauf CB 6-2 180 RS Fr. Long Beach, CA (Long Beach Poly HS)
23 Khyheem Waleed WR 6-0 195 Fr. Queen Creek, AZ (Casteel HS)
24 George Holani RB 5-11 192 Fr. Bellflower, CA (St. John Bosco HS)
25 Benton Wickersham MLB 6-2 230 Jr. Elko, NV (Elko HS)
26 Avery Williams CB 5-9 198 RS Jr. Pasadena, CA (JSerra Catholic HS)
27 Shea Whiting WR 6-2 184 Fr. Houston, TX (Alief Taylor HS)
28 Kekaula Kaniho N 5-10 182 Jr. Kahuku, HI (Kahuku HS)
29 Chris Mitchell CB 6-0 197 RS Fr. Mission Viejo, CA (Mission Viejo HS)
30 Isaiah Bagnah STUD 6-4 237 Fr. Lethbridge, AB, Canada (Lethbridge Collegiate Institute)
31 Tyler Crowe WLB 5-11 217 Fr. Nampa, ID (Skyview HS)
32 Trevor Cole WR 6-0 180 Fr. Santa Maria, CA (St. Joseph HS)
32 Jordan Happle S 5-11 208 RS Jr. Portland, OR (Jesuit HS)
33 JL Skinner S 6-4 213 Fr. San Diego, CA (Point Loma HS)
34 Robert Mahone RB 5-10 218 RS Jr. Prosper, TX (Prosper HS)
35 Kukea Emmsley DE 6-5 253 RS Fr. Kapolei, HI (Kapolei HS)
36 Eric Sachse K 5-10 198 RS Sr. Holden, MA (Cheshire Academy/Trinity College)
37 Danny Smith RB 6-0 218 RS Fr. Oxnard, CA (Oxnard HS)
37 Ozziah Williams CB 5-11 177 Jr. Tampa, FL (Wharton HS/Fresno City CC/Western Michigan)
38 Demitri Washington STUD 6-3 254 RS Fr. Solana Beach, CA (Santa Fe Christian HS)
39 Allamar Alexander RB 5-10 184 Fr. Nampa, ID (Columbia HS)
39 A.J. Smith S 6-0 183 RS So. Fresno, CA (Edison HS/Lewis & Clark College)
40 Jabari Watson DT 6-1 269 RS Jr. Rancho Cucamonga, CA (Summit HS)
41 Josh Booker-Brown MLB 6-3 240 Jr. Houston, TX (Westfield HS/UTSA/Pearl River CC)
42 Daniel Cantrell LS 6-0 231 RS So. Boise, ID (Bishop Kelly HS)
43 Gavin Wale K/P 6-2 171 Fr. Henderson, NV (Coronado HS)
44 Riley Whimpey WLB 6-1 233 Jr. San Clemente, CA (San Clemente HS)
45 Nick Provenzano WLB 5-11 228 RS Jr. Glendora, CA (Damien HS)
46 Alexander Teubner S 6-0 187 Fr. Seaside, OR (Seaside HS)
46 Joel Velazquez K/P 6-0 225 RS Jr. Mission Viejo, CA (Trabuco Hills HS)
47 Matt Pistone TE 6-3 246 RS Sr. Yuma, AZ (Yuma Catholic HS)
48 Bruno DeRose MLB 5-11 223 RS Jr. Pueblo, CO (Pueblo East HS)
49 Dylan Herberg STUD 6-2 220 RS Fr. Boise, ID (Timberline HS)
50 Nicholai Pitman LS 5-11 218 Sr. Boise, ID (Timberline HS)
51 Dalton Lins OL 6-1 289 RS Fr. Lahaina, HI (Lahainaluna HS)
52 DJ Schramm MLB 6-0 225 RS Fr. Fresno, CA (Clovis West HS)
53 Sam Whitney STUD 6-2 224 RS Sr. Folsom, CA (Folsom HS)
54 Matt Locher DT 6-2 270 RS Sr. Los Alamitos, CA (Los Alamitos HS)
55 Kekaniokoa Holomalia-Gonzalez OL 6-2 293 RS Fr. Santa Ana, CA (Mater Dei HS)
55 David Moa NT 6-3 296 RS Sr. San Diego, CA (Kearny HS)
56 Casey Kline STUD 6-4 229 Fr. Brawley, CA (Brawley Union HS)
57 Emmanuel Fesili NT 6-2 312 Sr. Long Beach, CA (Long Beach Poly HS)
58 Chase Bunker OL 6-1 246 Fr. Spokane, WA (Gonzaga Prep)
59 Jaydn Ewing DE 6-3 272 Fr. Watford City, ND (Watford City HS)
62 Scott Matlock DT 6-4 283 RS Fr. Homedale, ID (Homedale HS)
63 Keegan Ulrich OL 6-4 286 RS Fr. Enumclaw, WA (Enumclaw HS)
66 Ben Dooley OL 6-5 308 Fr. Fallon, NV (Churchill County HS)
67 Garrett Larson OL 6-4 303 RS Sr. Fruitland, ID (Fruitland HS)
68 Jake Stetz OL 6-2 294 RS Jr. San Marcos, CA (Mission Hills HS)
69 Garrett Curran OL 6-5 292 RS Fr. El Cajon, CA (Granite Hills HS)
70 John Ojukwu OL 6-6 300 RS So. Boise, ID (Boise HS)
71 Donte Harrington OL 6-2 300 RS Jr. San Clemente, CA (San Clemente HS)
72 Dallas Holliday OL 6-3 306 RS Fr. Sherman Oaks, CA (Oaks Christian HS)
73 Nick Crabtree OL 6-7 295 RS Jr. Fountain Valley, CA (Huntington Beach HS)
74 Jacob Golden OL 6-5 288 Fr. Peoria, AZ (Peoria HS)
75 Kole Bailey OL 6-4 295 RS Jr. Twin Falls, ID (Twin Falls HS)
76 Ezra Cleveland OL 6-6 310 RS Jr. Spanaway, WA (Bethel HS)
77 John Molchon OL 6-5 318 RS Sr. Las Vegas, NV (Faith Lutheran HS)
78 Julian Simpson OL 6-1 287 Fr. San Jose, CA (Gunderson HS)
79 Eric Quevedo OL 6-4 302 RS Sr. West Covina, CA (West Covina HS)
82 Stefan Cobbs WR 6-0 178 RS Fr. Keller, TX (Fossil Ridge HS)
83 Damon Cole WR 6-0 179 RS So. El Cerrito, CA (El Cerrito HS)
84 Cole Ramseyer TE 6-4 231 RS Fr. Coeur d'Alene, ID (Coeur d'Alene HS)
85 John Bates TE 6-6 255 RS Jr. Lebanon, OR (Lebanon HS)
86 Tyler Eiguren TE 6-3 230 Fr. Fruitland, ID (Fruitland HS)
87 Kaden Deluna TE 6-5 239 RS Fr. McCall, ID (McCall-Donnelly HS)
88 Tyneil Hopper TE 6-2 231 RS Fr. Roswell, GA (Roswell HS)
89 Connor Riddle WR 6-1 194 RS Fr. Boise, ID (Timberline HS)
90 Scale Igiehon NT 6-2 306 So. Del Valle, TX (Del Valle HS)
91 Dylan Hall DE 6-5 239 Fr. Lancaster, CA (Antelope Valley HS)
92 Michael Callahan DE 6-3 256 Fr. Yorba Linda, CA (Yorba Linda HS)
93 Chase Hatada DT 6-3 262 Sr. Rocklin, CA (Rocklin HS)
94 Jackson Cravens DT 6-2 286 RS Fr. Provo, UT (Timpview HS/Utah)
95 Hunter Fridolfs LS 6-1 224 Fr. San Diego, CA (Rancho Bernardo HS)
96 Ryan Meyer K 6-2 193 RS Fr. Auburn, CA (Placer HS)
97 Keeghan Freeborn NT 6-1 304 RS Fr. Meridian, ID (Rocky Mountain HS)
98 Sonatane Lui NT 6-1 283 Sr. Sandy, UT (Alta HS)
99 Curtis Weaver STUD 6-3 265 RS Jr. Long Beach, CA (St. Anthony HS)
Reference:[10] Last updated August 30, 2019

Players drafted into the NFL[]

Round Pick Player Position NFL Club
2 58 Ezra Cleveland OT Minnesota Vikings
5 164 Curtis Weaver DE Miami Dolphins
5 168 John Hightower WR Philadelphia Eagles

References[]

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  2. ^ Kaur, Harmeet (29 August 2019). "The FSU-Boise State game is being moved to Tallahassee over Hurricane Dorian". CNN. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
  3. ^ "2018 Football Schedule". BroncoSports.com.
  4. ^ "Mountain West Football Players of the Week - Sept. 2".
  5. ^ "19SOTW1 | PB Sports Commission - Lou Groza".
  6. ^ "Eight Quarterbacks Named Manning Award Stars of the Week". 3 September 2019.
  7. ^ "Mahone Named National Honorable Mention After Week 1".
  8. ^ "Profile of the Boise State Broncos". Winsipedia. Retrieved February 9, 2019.
  9. ^ "Football Coaches".
  10. ^ "2019 Football Roster".
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