Category Archives: Interviews

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Pac-12 lands Gonzaga – what does that mean for Boise State starting in 2026 (Few vs. Rice?), Gonzaga insider on what they’re saying in Spokane and Memphis, who’s the best candidate to fill eighth spot in the Pac-12 (Sacramento State?), former NFL coach and Boise resident Chuck Pagano on what he sees in Ashton Jeanty, hear Jeanty talk about BSU on Zach Gelb’s national show, Bob catches up with LB Marco Notarainni in Bronco Focus, Johnny’s NFL Penthouse/Outhouse

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Pac-12 lands Gonzaga – what does that mean for Boise State starting in 2026 (Few vs. Rice?), Gonzaga insider on what they’re saying in Spokane and Memphis, who’s the best candidate to fill eighth spot in the Pac-12 (Sacramento State?), former NFL coach and Boise resident Chuck Pagano on what he sees in Ashton Jeanty, hear Jeanty talk about BSU on Zach Gelb’s national show, Bob catches up with LB Marco Notarainni in Bronco Focus, Johnny’s NFL Penthouse/Outhouse

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IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Boise State-Washington State and one glorious night on The Blue – we break down Saturday night’s victory in many ways (Jeanty, Madsen, good and bad of the defense, crowd/atmosphere), we take a flood of calls from fans who said Saturday goes down as an all-time memory, Bob with his four reasons behind the victory in Bronco Focus (No. 1, of course, Jeanty), hear from coaches Danielson and Koetter (their plan for Jeanty on/off the field), Broncos have another successful day in the NFL

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Boise State-Washington State and one glorious night on The Blue – we break down Saturday night’s victory in many ways (Jeanty, Madsen, good and bad of the defense, crowd/atmosphere), we take a flood of calls from fans who said Saturday goes down as an all-time memory, Bob with his four reasons behind the victory in Bronco Focus (No. 1, of course, Jeanty), hear from coaches Danielson and Koetter (their plan for Jeanty on/off the field), Broncos have another successful day in the NFL

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BRONCO GAME NIGHT: BOISE STATE 45, WASHINGTON STATE 24

BRONCO GAME NIGHT: BOISE STATE 45, WASHINGTON STATE 24

POST-GAME CALL-IN SHOW: Boise State (3-1) crushed Washington State 45-24 before the largest crowd in Albertsons Stadium history (37,711) on Saturday night. Running back Ashton Jeanty ran for 259 yards and four TDs, while tight end Matt Lauter added two TDs. The defense (seven sacks, 11 TFLs and one interception) dominated the Cougars, who were averaging 46 points a game. NEXT: Mountain West opener vs. Utah State, Saturday, Oct. 5, 5 p.m., Albertsons Stadium.MORE

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Boise State hosts Washington State on Saturday in a game with CFP implications – we preview the game from all angles, Bob with his four keys to a victory in Bronco Focus, B.J. previews the soldout game in his BNN Report and Fox TV analyst Petros Papadakis on the Ashton Jeanty and John Mateer angles, Memphis reporter on what the Tigers’ AD said about a future Pac-12 relationship, BSU volleyball forfeits match with San Jose State, CFB Six-Pack of weekend games

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Boise State hosts Washington State on Saturday in a game with CFP implications – we preview the game from all angles, Bob with his four keys to a victory in Bronco Focus, B.J. previews the soldout game in his BNN Report and Fox TV analyst Petros Papadakis on the Ashton Jeanty and John Mateer angles, Memphis reporter on what the Tigers’ AD said about a future Pac-12 relationship, BSU volleyball forfeits match with San Jose State, CFB Six-Pack of weekend games

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BNN REPORT WITH B.J.: BOISE STATE-WASHINGTON STATE PREVIEW

BNN REPORT WITH B.J.: BOISE STATE-WASHINGTON STATE PREVIEW

Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for his preview of Saturday night’s nonconference football game against Washington State. B.J. has his keys to the game – and has one specific team he’d like to see join the new, rebranded Pac-12.MORE

PETROS PAPADAKIS: COLLEGE FOOTBALL ANALYST ON BSU-WSU – AND THE PAC-12

PETROS PAPADAKIS: COLLEGE FOOTBALL ANALYST ON BSU-WSU – AND THE PAC-12

Fox analyst Petros Papadakis, who is working the Boise State-Washington State game Saturday night, joins Prater and Mallory for a preview of the soldout game at Albertsons Stadium. The former USC team captain also talks about the future of the Pac-12, and where the Broncos fit in the conference.MORE

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Former Washington State QB legend Ryan Leaf joins IST to talk about Boise State on Saturday night, the history of the regional series, Pac-12 vs. Mountain West battles and Kellen, what’s next for the Pac-12 after UNLV/Air Force decisions to remain in the MW, Bob (Bronco Focus) talks to four BSU coaches on where the Broncos need to get better going into WSU game, Prep Rally with Borah football coach JQ Kenyon, Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender, KTIK Best Bets with Lee Sterling

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Former Washington State QB legend Ryan Leaf joins IST to talk about Boise State on Saturday night, the history of the regional series, Pac-12 vs. Mountain West battles and Kellen, what’s next for the Pac-12 after UNLV/Air Force decisions to remain in the MW, Bob (Bronco Focus) talks to four BSU coaches on where the Broncos need to get better going into WSU game, Prep Rally with Borah football coach JQ Kenyon, Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender, KTIK Best Bets with Lee Sterling

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RYAN LEAF: FORMER WASHINGTON STATE QB ON BOISE STATE, PAC-12, KELLEN & LIFE

RYAN LEAF: FORMER WASHINGTON STATE QB ON BOISE STATE, PAC-12, KELLEN & LIFE

Ryan Leaf, a College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025 finalist, joins Prater and Mallory for a wide-ranging conversation, starting with the soldout Washington State-Boise State game Saturday night. Now a college football analyst, Leaf also hits on the biggest issues of the day, and his random summer encounter with fellow Hall of Fame finalist Kellen Moore.MORE

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Giving away Boise State-Washington State tickets this week, BSU’s worst nightmare on Saturday could be WSU quarterback John Mateer, we ask former Cougars’ QB and current radio analyst Alex Brink about Mateer and his dual-threat superpower, Bob talks to leading WR Cam Camper in Bronco Focus, we play Ashton Jeanty Math on the radio as he chases 2,000 rushing yards, catching up with College of Idaho QB Andy Peters, what’s going on with UNLV – and how would you fix college football

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Giving away Boise State-Washington State tickets this week, BSU’s worst nightmare on Saturday could be WSU quarterback John Mateer, we ask former Cougars’ QB and current radio analyst Alex Brink about Mateer and his dual-threat superpower, Bob talks to leading WR Cam Camper in Bronco Focus, we play Ashton Jeanty Math on the radio as he chases 2,000 rushing yards, catching up with College of Idaho QB Andy Peters, what’s going on with UNLV – and how would you fix college football

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