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East Carolina receiver Tyler Snead (22) advances the ball after SMU safety Chace Cromartie, right, misses a tackle during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)

STAT WATCH: BC's Dillon sets national high with 40 carries

By Eric Olson Nov. 11, 2019 03:15 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Florida State's James Blackman (1) looks to pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against North Carolina State in Raleigh, N.C. Blackman is back under center for Florida State's opener against Boise State after not winning the quarterback competition in 2018. (AP Photo/Chris Seward, File)

Boise State looks to knock off another Power 5 foe vs FSU

By Bob Ferrante Aug. 30, 2019 12:16 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, file photograph, Boise State head coach Bryan Harsin throws passes to receivers in front of quarterback Brett Rypien before an NCAA college football game against Air Force at Air Force Academy, Colo. This season, the Broncos don’t have reliable quarterback Brett Rypien. He’s with another rendition of the Broncos after signing as an undrafted free agent with Denver. For a change, coach Bryan Harsin is breaking in a new QB. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Boise State starts new chapter with same expectations

By Tim Booth Aug. 14, 2019 05:44 PM EDT

Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa throws during the first half the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Clemson, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

AP Top 25 Heat Check: Wrapping up 2018 with eye toward 2019

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 08, 2019 12:30 PM EST

No. 23 Boise State seeks 11th win in bowl matchup with BC

Dec. 25, 2018 02:28 AM EST
DALLAS (AP) — SERVPRO First Responders Bowl: No. 23 Boise State (10-3) vs. Boston College (7-5), 1:30 p.m. EST (ESPN). Line: Boise State by 2 1/2 ...

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2018, file photo, Boise State quarterback Brett Rypien (4) throws the ball against Fresno State in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Boise, Idaho. Rypien is the active FBS career leader with 13,581 yards passing, a Mountain West record. He also shares the rare distinction with Kellen Moore, now the quarterbacks coach for the Dallas Cowboys, as a four-year starter for the Broncos. (AP Photo/Steve Conner, File)

BC gets play-caller back for bowl match with Boise, Rypien

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 25, 2018 02:25 AM EST

SERVPRO First Responder Bowl Matchup

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2018 06:33 PM EST
Boston College (7-5, Atlantic Coast Conference) vs. Boise State (10-3, Mountain West), Dec. 26, 1:30 p.m. ET. LOCATION: Dallas. TOP...

Boise State quarterback Brett Rypien (4) throws a pass against Fresno State during a heavy snowfall in an NCAA college football game for the Mountain West Conference championship Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Boise, Idaho. (Darin Oswald/Idaho Statesman via AP)

No. 24 Fresno State outlasts No. 19 Boise State in snow

By Jason Chatraw Dec. 01, 2018 11:56 PM EST

Fresno State wide receiver Derrion Grim (7) is tripped up by Boise State linebacker Tyson Maeva (58) after a reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game for the Mountain West championship Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)

No. 1 Alabama rallies behind Hurts, tops No. 4 Georgia 35-28

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2018 05:25 PM EST

Boise State cornerback Marques Evans (13) and Boise State linebacker Joseph Inda (56) celebrate after the final play against Utah State in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Boise, Idaho. Boise State won 33-24. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)

Hello again: Boise State hosts Fresno State for MWC crown

By Tim Booth Nov. 30, 2018 12:23 PM EST

MW title at stake as No. 25 Fresno St faces No. 19 Boise St

By The Associated Press Nov. 29, 2018 08:52 AM EST
Mountain West championship No. 25 Fresno State (10-1, 7-1, No. 25 CFP) at No. 19 Boise State (10-2, 7-1, No. 22 CFP), Saturday, 7:45 p.m. EST (ESPN) ...

Wake Forest's Cade Carney dives for a touchdown late in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Duke in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

STAT WATCH: Fagan's 260 yards set Air Force fullback record

By Eric Olson Nov. 26, 2018 02:40 AM EST

Boise State tight end John Bates secures a long pass into the red zone during the team's NCAA college football game against Utah State on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Boise, Idaho. (Darin Oswald/Idaho Statesman via AP)

Boise State beats Utah State, gets Mountain West title shot

By Jason Chatraw Nov. 25, 2018 02:04 AM EST

Texas A&M wide receiver Quartney Davis (1) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass during the seventh overtime of an NCAA college football game against LSU Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in College Station, Texas. Texas A&M won 74-72. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

No. 10 Ohio State routs No. 4 Michigan 62-39

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2018 05:01 PM EST

Boise State linebacker Desmond Williams scores a touchdown after forcing a fumble by New Mexico running back Zahneer Shuler during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Albuquerque, N.M., Friday, Nov. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)

Modster has 3 TD catches, No. 23 Broncos top N. Mexico 45-14

By Glen Rosales Nov. 17, 2018 12:43 AM EST

Boise State running back Alexander Mattison (22) dives for a few extra yards on a carry against Fresno State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)

No looking ahead for No. 23 Boise State taking on New Mexico

By Tim Booth Nov. 15, 2018 03:49 PM EST

No. 23 Boise State faces road challenge at New Mexico

By The Associated Press Nov. 15, 2018 09:51 AM EST
No. 23 Boise State (8-2, 5-1 Mountain West, No. 25 CFP) at New Mexico (3-7, 1-5), Friday, 9 p.m. EST (CBS Sports Network) Line: Boise State by 20. ...