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THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Louie Giammona lays it on the Broncos

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Louie Giammona lays it on the Broncos

Boise State welcomes its first major college opponent to Bronco Stadium, as Utah State comes in to challenge the undefeated Broncos. This was a big deal—a test to see how far Boise State had come in only its eighth season as a four-year program. The Broncos were ranked No. 3 in Division II and were riding an 18-game home winning streak, and …MORE

PREP RALLY: ROCKY MOUNTAIN, EAGLE COACHES ON 6A SEMIFINAL MATCHUPS

PREP RALLY: ROCKY MOUNTAIN, EAGLE COACHES ON 6A SEMIFINAL MATCHUPS

PREP RALLY – EVERY THURSDAY DURING THE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SEASON: Rocky Mountain coach Scott Criner (vs. Rigby) and Eagle coach James Cluphf (at Coeur d’ Alene) join Prater and Mallory for separate interviews. Both programs play their 6A state semifinal playoff games Friday night.MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Bronco, Vandal, Hall of Famer

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Bronco, Vandal, Hall of Famer

Presented by ALPHAGRAPHICS. This Day In Sports…November 14, 1964, 60 years ago today: Rookie Gus Johnson, who played his college ball at Boise Junior College and the University of Idaho, cements his status as a rising NBA star with 41 points in the Baltimore Bullets’ 127-115 win over the L.A. Lakers. Johnson, who was drafted…MORE

SCOTT SLANT: There when you need him—and the Broncos need him

SCOTT SLANT: There when you need him—and the Broncos need him

Presented by HAMMER & HINGE CONSTRUCTION. Wednesday Weekly…November 13, 2024. Let’s talk about Ashton Jeanty and what he gives Boise State when the chips are down. The Broncos were living on the edge late in the win against Nevada last week, and Jeanty came through with 11 carries for 85 yards and a touchdown in…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: A November to remember—or not

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: A November to remember—or not

Presented by WESTERN HEATING & AIR. This Day In Sports…November 12, 2019, five years ago today: One of college basketball’s biggest upsets, as the Evansville Purple Aces go into Rupp Arena and take down Kentucky, the No. 1 team in the country, 67-64. The Wildcats had been 39-0 at home against unranked, nonconference opponents when ranked…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: These Broncos needed Montgomery’s toe

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: These Broncos needed Montgomery’s toe

Presented by COMMERCIAL TIRE. This Day In Sports…November 11, 2006: The closest call of Boise State’s unbeaten regular season, as Anthony Montgomery boots a 37-yard field goal on the final play of the game to beat San Jose State 23-20. It’s hard not to draw comparisons between the setup for this Saturday’s road game against…MORE

BRONCO GAME NIGHT: BOISE STATE 28, NEVADA 21

BRONCO GAME NIGHT: BOISE STATE 28, NEVADA 21

POST-GAME CALL-IN SHOW: Boise State (8-1, 5-0 MW) beat Nevada 28-21 on Saturday night at Albertsons Stadium – leaving plenty of issues to talk about (in all three phases) going into next week’s game at San Jose State. Heisman candidate Ashton Jeanty ran for 209 yards and three TDs, and the 12th-ranked Broncos are expected to stand firm in the next CFP rankings.MORE