Khalil Shakir
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

Boise State outlasts Wyoming in snowstorm 17-9

Dec. 12, 2020 10:10 PM EST
LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Hank Bachmeier was 19 of 28 for 181 yards, with one touchdown pass and one interception to help Boise State beat Wyoming 17-9 on Saturday...

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

BYU wide receiver Neil Pau'u (2) waits for a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Boise State on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
No. 9 BYU routs No. 21 Boise State 51-17 to remain unbeaten

By Jason Chatraw Nov. 07, 2020 01:29 AM EST

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

Air Force fullback Timothy Jackson (34) runs against San Jose State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
No. 25 Boise State faces road test at Air Force

By The Associated Press Oct. 29, 2020 05:25 PM EDT

Boise State wins season opener, beats Utah State 42-13

By Jason Chatraw Oct. 24, 2020 10:43 PM EDT
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — No fans were on hand to witness Boise State’s 42-13 season-opening win over Utah State on Saturday evening, but if they had, they would...

Boise State running back George Holani (24) catches the ball in front of Utah State linebacker Cash Gilliam (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Utah State at Boise State 10/24/2020

Oct. 24, 2020 09:35 PM EDT

Clemson running back Travis Etienne (9) escapes the tackle attempt by Virginia cornerback Heskin Smith (23) and Virginia linebacker Jordan Mack (4) during the first half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Etienne scored a touchdown on the play. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
No. 1 LSU locks up playoff spot, routing No. 4 Georgia

By The Associated Press Dec. 07, 2019 08:37 PM EST

Hawaii running back Miles Reed, center, breaks away from the Boise State defense on a 25 yard run during the first half of an NCAA college football game for the Mountain West Championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
No. 19 Boise State tops Hawaii 31-10 for Mountain West title

Jason Chatraw Dec. 07, 2019 07:32 PM EST

Boise State wide receiver CT Thomas, front is tackled by Colorado State cornerback Andre Neal after pulling in a pass for a short gain in the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Fort Collins, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Henderson, No. 20 Boise State hang on for 31-24 win over CSU

By Pat Graham Nov. 29, 2019 07:12 PM EST

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

Utah State wide receiver Siaosi Mariner (80) runs down the field for an 80 yard touchdown reception as Wyoming cornerback Tyler Hall (9) defends during the first half of an NCAA football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Logan, Utah. (Eli Lucero/The Herald Journal via AP)
Boise State looking to clinch divisional title vs Utah State

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2019 05:57 PM EST

Wyoming running back Xazavian Valladay, center, breaks away from a tackle attempt by Boise State defensive tackle David Moa, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Sachse's field goal in OT leads No. 21 Broncos past Wyoming

By Jason Chatraw Nov. 10, 2019 02:11 AM EST

Boise St. rallies past Florida St. 36-31 behind freshman QB

By Bob Ferrante Aug. 31, 2019 06:57 PM EDT
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Through the uncertainty, the travel and the adversity, Boise State never lost focus. Not even when the Broncos were down by 18...

Boise St. rallies past Florida St. 36-31 behind freshman QB

By Bob Ferrante Aug. 31, 2019 06:09 PM EDT
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Hank Bachmeier tossed a third-quarter TD pass and Robert Mahone had a 1-yard touchdown run in the fourth and Boise State rallied from an 18...

Boise St. rallies past Florida St. 36-31 behind freshman QB

Aug. 31, 2019 04:36 PM EDT
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Hank Bachmeier tossed a third-quarter TD pass and Robert Mahone had a 1-yard touchdown run in the fourth and Boise State rallied from an 18...