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Northwestern defensive back Brandon Joseph celebrates after intercepting a pass in the end zone during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Indianapolis. Joseph was selected to The Associated Press All-America first-team defense, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
2020 AP All-America Team

By The Associated Press Dec. 28, 2020 12:36 PM EST

FILE - Brigham Young offensive lineman Brady Christensen (67) is shown in action in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Arizona in Tucson, Ariz., in this Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, file photo. Christensen was selected to The Associated Press All-America first-team offense, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Alabama's Jones, Smith, Harris lead 6 Tide AP All-Americans

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 28, 2020 12:00 PM EST

FILE - This Dec. 9, 2017, file photo shows Army's Ahmad Bradshaw holding up the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy after Army defeated Navy in an NCAA college football game in Philadelphia. Army coach Jeff Monken is focused on one thing _ capturing the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy. The Black Knights can take the first step toward winning the coveted hardware, emblematic of supremacy among the three service academies, when Air Force visits Michie Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Army left out in Bowl Day marred by cancellations, opt outs

By Pat Graham Dec. 20, 2020 07:02 PM EST

San Jose State cornerback Charlie Bostic (25) celebrates after defeating Boise State in an NCAA college football game for the Mountain West championship, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
No. 25 San Jose State beats Boise State in MWC title game

By W.g. Ramirez Dec. 19, 2020 08:50 PM EST

FILE - In this Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 file photo, Nevada defensive back EJ Muhammad (4) tackles San Jose State wide receiver Tre Walker (10) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Las Vegas. No. 25 San Jose State will face perennial conference powerhouse Boise State in the Mountain West championship on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020 in Las Vegas. The game is usually played on the higher seed’s home field but this year it will be held at Sam Boyd Stadium. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
San Jose St seeks first Mountain West title against Boise St

By The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2020 07:01 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019 file photo, Boise State's Avery Williams (26) races past San Jose State's Tre Jenkins (22) on his punt return for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in San Jose, Calif. No. 25 San Jose State will face perennial conference powerhouse Boise State in the Mountain West championship on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020 in Las Vegas. The game is usually played on the higher seed’s home field but this year it will be held at Sam Boyd Stadium. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
San Jose ready for Boise State in Mountain West championship

By W.g. Ramirez Dec. 17, 2020 11:42 AM EST

Williams, Shakir help short-handed Boise State beat Hawaii

Nov. 22, 2020 03:16 AM EST
HONOLULU (AP) — Avery Williams had 192 all-purpose yards — including a 99-yard kickoff return for a touchdown — Khalil Shakir caught two touchdowns passes, and...

Hawaii's Matthew Shipley kicks a field goal against Boise State from the hold of Stan Gaudion (12) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
Boise State at Hawaii 11/21/2020

Nov. 21, 2020 11:53 PM EST

Boise State's Avery Williams (26) blocks a punt by Colorado State's Ryan Stonehouse (41) during the first quarter in an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, in Boise, Idaho. Williams recovered the block in the end zone for a touchdown. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Boise St blocks 3 kicks for scores, routs Colorado St 52-21

Nov. 12, 2020 11:41 PM EST

Boise State's Avery Williams (26) blocks a punt by Colorado State's Ryan Stonehouse (41) during the first quarter in an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, in Boise, Idaho. Williams recovered the block in the end zone for a touchdown. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Colorado State at Boise State 11/12/2020

Nov. 12, 2020 09:05 PM EST

Boise State running back Andrew Van Buren, rear, is congratulated by offensive lineman John Ojukwu after a touchdown during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Air Force on Saturday Oct. 31, 2020, at Air Force Academy, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Fill-in Sears helps No. 25 Boise State beat Air Force 49-30

By Pat Graham Oct. 31, 2020 09:30 PM EDT

Air Force players, left, warm up with Boise State players in empty Falcon Stadium before an NCAA college football game Saturday Oct. 31, 2020, at Air Force Academy, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Boise State at Air Force 10/31/2020

Oct. 31, 2020 05:11 PM EDT

Boise State wide receiver Khalil Shakir (2) runs into the end zone for a 14-yard touchdown against Utah State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Logan, Utah. (AP Photo/Eli Lucero)
No. 20 Boise State runs over Utah State for 56-21 win

By John Coon Nov. 24, 2019 02:26 AM EST

San Jose State wide receiver Isaiah Hamilton catches a pass for a touchdown against Boise State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Holani's 4 TDs lead No. 21 Boise St. past San Jose St. 52-42

By Josh Dubow Nov. 03, 2019 01:27 AM EDT

Boise State wide receiver John Hightower (16) rolls in for a touchdown after pulling in a pass in front of Air Force linebacker Grant Donaldson in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, at Air Force Academy, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Rypien slices Air Force in Boise State's 48-38 win

By Dennis Georgatos Oct. 27, 2018 10:58 PM EDT

Boise State wide receiver A.J. Richardson (7) reaches for the ball while he battles with Colorado State safety Jordan Fogal (11) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Oct. 19, 2018, in Boise, Idaho. Richardson pulled in the catch. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Rypien leads Boise State in romp over Colorado State 56-28

By Jason Chatraw Oct. 20, 2018 12:30 AM EDT

No. 22 Boise State visits Troy in big Group of 5 matchup

By The Associated Press Aug. 30, 2018 05:30 AM EDT
No. 22 Boise State (11-3 last year) at Troy (11-2), 6 p.m. ET (ESPNEWS) Line: Boise State by 10. Series record: Boise State...