The Broncos finished the season 12–1, 7–1 in WAC play to claim a share of the WAC title with Nevada and Hawaii. The title was their third straight and eighth in the last nine years. They were invited to the Maaco Bowl Las Vegas where they defeated Utah 26–3.
Previous season
The Broncos finished the regular season undefeated, 13–0, for the second year in a row and fourth time in six years and won their seventh WAC title in eight years. They rose in the top 25 polls to as high as #4 in the Coaches and Harris polls before finishing the regular season at #6 in every major poll. Being ranked in the top 8, they were in position to receive an automatic bid to a BCS game, but another non-automatic qualifier, Mountain West champion TCU, was ranked #4 and received the automatic-bid. However, Boise State would become the first non-AQ team to receive an at-large bid to a BCS game as they were selected to play TCU in the Fiesta Bowl. This was the second consecutive time Boise State and TCU faced off in a bowl game, with the 2008 Poinsettia Bowl being the first (a TCU victory, which ruined Boise State's undefeated season) and the first time two teams from non-AQ conferences played each other in a BCS game. The Broncos would knock off the favored Horned Frogs 17–10 to finish the season 14–0 to become only the second team in Division I FBS history to finish a season 14–0 (2002 Ohio State; Alabama also would finish the season 14–0 three days after the Fiesta Bowl).
Expectations for this season's team were arguably the highest in the program's history. The Broncos returned 23 of the 24 players who started in their 2010 Fiesta Bowl win over TCU. The only loss was cornerbackKyle Wilson, who was selected in the first round of the NFL Draft by the New York Jets.[2] Before the season, the Broncos were in the top 5 of most publications' early top 25 rankings, including #2 by Mark Schlabach of ESPN[3] and Lindy's.[4] In both polls they were only ranked behind defending BCS National Champions Alabama.
Billy Winn Jr. DE – Nationalchamps.net honorable mention.[19]
Ryan Winterswyk Sr. DE – Nationalchamps.net honorable mention.[19]
Titus Young Sr. WR – Nationalchamps.net 3rd team as kick returner, honorable mention as wide receiver.[19]
WAC media days
During the WAC's football preview on July 26 in Salt Lake City, Utah,[20] the Broncos were selected by both the coaches and media as favorites to win the conference. They received 42 of a possible 43 first-place votes in the media poll, with Nevada coming in second and receiving the other first-place vote. They were effectively the unanimous choice in the coaches' poll, receiving all eight of the possible first-place votes; because conference rules prohibit coaches from voting for their own teams, Chris Petersen gave Nevada his first-place vote.
Kellen Moore was selected as the preseason offensive player of the year.
Media poll
Boise State – 386 (42)
Nevada – 333 (1)
Fresno State – 300
Idaho – 207
Louisiana Tech – 200
Utah State – 196
Hawaii – 166
New Mexico State – 81
San Jose State – 66
Coaches poll
Boise State – 64 (8)
Nevada – 55 (1)
Fresno State – 50
Utah State – 37
Hawaii – 36
Idaho – 33
Louisiana Tech – 26
New Mexico State – 14
San Jose State – 9
Pre-season Top 25 polls
On August 6 Boise State received 1,215 points to rank 5th in the USA Today preseason poll, one spot ahead their season opening opponent, Virginia Tech.[21] The Broncos were the highest rated non BCS conference school.
On August 21, Boise State received 1,336 points to rank 3rd in the Associated Press preseason.[22] They also received one first place vote from Joe Giglio of The Times & Observer in Raleigh, North Carolina. Just as they were in the Coaches poll, the Broncos were the highest rated non-BCS conference school and the ranking is the highest ranking in any poll in school history.
The Broncos' rankings were by far the highest preseason rankings ever for a non BCS conference school as the previous high to start a season was 14th in the AP poll, also achieved by Boise State in 2009.
^ADenotes the largest crowd in Bronco Stadium history to date. Previous high was 34,127 vs Oregon in 2009. The record was broken on October 22, 2011, vs Air Force with 34,196.
Boise State started fast, gave up the lead, and scored in the last two minutes of the game to pull off a win over #6 Virginia Tech in one of the premier matchups of college football's opening weekend. The Broncos recovered a fumble on Tech's second snap of the game which led to a 44-yard Kyle Brotzman FG. Austin Pettis blocked a punt on Tech's next possession then caught an 8-yard TD pass from Kellen Moore 2 plays later to put the Broncos up 10–0. The Broncos extended their lead to 17–0 on their next possession on a diving 2-yard TD catch by Tommy Gallarda. The Hokies countered with 2 TD's in the second quarter while Kyle Brotzman added a 47-yard FG to make the score 20–14 at halftime. Virginia Tech opened the scoring in the second half on Ryan Williams second 1-yard TD run to give the Hokies a 21–20 lead. The Broncos answered quickly on their next possession with a D.J. Harper 71-yard TD run. The PAT would be blocked for a 26–21 Broncos lead. On the ensuing possession, the Broncos forced the Hokies to attempt a 51-yard field goal, which they missed badly. However, the Broncos were called for running into the kicker, gave the Hokies a 4th and 5 situation where they went for it and scored on a 28-yard TD pass yet failed on the 2-point conversion. A 34-yard Hokie FG put them up by 4 late in the fourth. The Broncos got the ball back with 1:47 left and no timeouts, needing a TD to take the lead. The Broncos would march the field in only 38seconds, with the help of a personal foul penalty, and finished the game-winning drive with a 13-yard TD pass from Moore to Pettis, their second connection of the game, to bring the final score to 33–30.
Passing Leaders
Rushing Leaders
Receiving Leaders
Total Yards
Kellen Moore: 23/38, 215YDS, 3 TDS
Doug Martin: 12 CAR, 83YDS, LG of 23
Austin Pettis: 6 REC, 73YDS, 2 TDS, LG of 16
BSU: 383
D.J. Harper: 4 CAR, 80YDS, 1 TD, LG of 71
Titus Young: 6 REC, 80YDS, LG of 28
VT: 314
Boise State on offense.
1st Quarter
12:44 BSU–Kyle Brotzman 44YD FG 3–0
09:48 BSU–Austin Pettis 8YD Pass From Kellen Moore (Kyle Brotzman Kick) 10–0
01:11 BSU–Tommy Gallarda 2YD Pass From Kellen Moore (Kyle Brotzman Kick) 17–0
2nd Quarter
11:44 VT–Ryan Williams 1YD Run (Chris Hazley Kick) 17–7
10:23 BSU–Kyle Brotzman 47YD FG 20–7
00:57 VT–Ryan Williams 12YD Pass from Tyrod Taylor (Chris Hazley Kick) 20–14
Kellen Moore was named WAC Offensive Player of the Week and Davey O'Brien Award Quarterback of the Week.
3rd Quarter
06:34 VT–Ryan Williams 1YD Run (Chris Hazley Kick) 20–21
05:38 BSU–D.J. Harper 71YD Run (PAT Blocked) 26–21
02:40 VT–Jarrett Boykin 28YD Pass from Tyrod Taylor (Two-Point Conversion Failed) 26–27
4th Quarter
07:38 VT–Chris Hazley 34YD FG 26–30
01:09 BSU–Austin Pettis 13YD Pass from Kellen Moore (Kyle Brotzman Kick) 33–30
Boise State remained at #3 in the AP poll but did gain 7 more first place votes to now have 8. They moved up to #3 in the coaches poll. They were named the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl National Team of the Week[36] and quarterback Kellen Moore was named the Davey O'Brien Award Quarterback of the Week.[37] Moore and kicker Kyle Brotzman were named the WAC offensive and special teams players of the week, respectively.[38] During their bye week they lost 7 first place votes in the AP poll, but did remain at #3 in both polls.
5th meeting. 4–0 all time. Last meeting 2007, 24–14 Bronco win in Boise. With Boise State joining the Mountain West in 2011, the Cowboys' scheduled non conference game in Boise in 2011 will become a conference game.
Boise State team about to take the field
Boise State's last trip to Laramie in 2006 saw the Broncos walk away with a hard-fought 17–10 win. This game, however, would never be in doubt as the Broncos scored early and often on their way to a 51–6 win over their future Mountain West Conference counterparts. After an early Kyle Brotzman field goal, Shea McClellin fell on a bad Wyoming snap in the end zone for the Bronco defense's first touchdown of the season and a 10–0 lead. The Broncos next offensive possession only took 4 plays to go 93yards and finished with a flea-flicker 58-yard touchdown pass from Kellen Moore to Austin Pettis. After Doug Martin's first rushing touchdown of the season, Kellen Moore would find Titus Young for a 49-yard touchdown reception. Another Brotzman field goal brought the score to 34–0 at halftime. The offense added another 17 points after halftime with Brotzman's third field goal, a 2-yard D.J. Harper touchdown run, and an 11-yard Jarvis Hodge touchdown run. Kellen Moore finished 20/30 for 370yards, 2 TD's and 1 interception. Hunter White and Jeron Johnson recorded the Bronco's first interceptions of the season. The Broncos out gained Wyoming 648 to 135 total yards and held the Cowboy rushing game to −21yards with the help of 4 sacks. Since the formation of the Mountain West Conference in 1999, Boise State has never lost a regular season game to a Mountain West team (their only loss to a Mountain West school was against TCU in the 2008 Poinsettia Bowl).
Passing Leaders
Rushing Leaders
Receiving Leaders
Total Yards
Kellen Moore: 22/30, 370YDS, 2 TDS, 1 INT
Doug Martin: 17 CAR, 105YDS, 1 TD, LG of 15
Titus Young: 4 REC, 94YDS, 1 TD, LG of 49
BSU: 648
D.J. Harper: 11 CAR, 59YDS, 1 TD, LG of 11
Austin Pettis: 3 REC, 88YDS, 1 TD, LG of 58
WYO: 135
Despite throwing an interception, Kellen Moore had a good game throwing for 370 yards and 2 TDsThe Broncos offense had 648 total yards
1st Quarter
09:54 BSU–Kyle Brotzman 24YD FG 3–0
08:30 BSU–Shea McClellin Recovered Fumble In End Zone (Kyle Brotzman Kick) 10–0
05:42 BSU–Austin Pettis 58YD Pass From Kellen Moore (Kyle Brotzman Kick) 17–0
2nd Quarter
13:28 BSU–Doug Martin 7YD Run (Kyle Brotzman Kick) 24–0
11:41 BSU–Titus Young 49YD Pass From Kellen Moore (Kyle Brotzman Kick) 31–0
7th meeting. 2–4 all time. Last meeting 2006, 42–14 Bronco win in Boise. The Broncos will return to Corvallis in 2016.
Boise State fans and the GameDay set inside of Bronco Stadium
ESPN's College GameDay broadcast from Bronco Stadium.[39] This was the first time that College Gameday broadcast from a Western Athletic Conference School. The game was broadcast nationwide on ABC, the first ever national network television broadcast of a regular season game in school history.
13,205 fans showed up before sunrise to watch ESPN's College GameDay live from inside Bronco Stadium and 34,137 showed up 11 hours later to break a Bronco Stadium attendance record and see the Broncos extend their winning streak to 17 games with a 37–24 win over Oregon State of the Pac-10. The Broncos went to their bag of tricks for their first score as Austin Pettis took a reverse pitch from QB Kellen Moore and threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to TE Tommy Gallarda. Oregon State tied the game on a 54-yard punt return for a touchdown by James Rodgers. After a Kyle Brotzman field goal, Kellen Moore found Austin Pettis for a 17-yard touchdown to bring the score to 17–7. After an Oregon State field goal, Moore then found Titus Young on a 49-yard touchdown where Young was so wide open that he backed into the endzone for a 24–10 halftime lead. Two personal foul penalties on the Bronco defense helped lead to Oregon State's first touchdown of the second half, but the Broncos offense answered just 2:51 later on Moore's third touchdown pass of 21yards to Tyler Shoemaker. Oregon State kept the Bronco lead to just 7 with another touchdown when they fumbled in their own endzone but recovered. Another Brotzman field goal pushed the lead back to 10. Boise State got the ball back with 9:31 left to play and ran running back Doug Martin on 8 of the first 9 plays during an 11-play, 67-yard drive that ate up 7:17 off the clock and led to another Bronco field goal. The Bronco defense had 4 sacks on the night, including 2 on back-to-back plays on the Beavers' opening possession. Titus Young now leads the nation in all-purpose yards per game with 208.0 and Kyle Brotzman leads the nation in field goals per game with 2.67 a game.
Passing Leaders
Rushing Leaders
Receiving Leaders
Total Yards
Kellen Moore: 19/27, 288YDS, 3 TDS
Doug Martin: 19 CAR, 138YDS, LG of 55
Titus Young: 5 REC, 136YDS, 1 TD, LG of 49
BSU: 469
Austin Pettis: 1/1, 6YDS, 1 TD
D.J. Harper: 3 CAR, 21YDS, LG of 9
Austin Pettis: 4 REC, 62YDS, 1 TD, LG of 26
ORST: 237
Kellen Moore was named WAC Offensive Player of the Week.Tommy Gallarda catching BSU's first TD.
04:12 ORST–James Rodgers 54YD Punt Return (Justin Kahut Kick) 7–7
2nd Quarter
13:39 BSU–Kyle Brotzman 21YD FG 7–10
08:10 BSU–Austin Pettis 17YD Pass From Kellen Moore (Kyle Brotzman Kick) 7–17
06:08 ORST–Justin Kahut 41YD FG 10–17
03:30 BSU–Titus Young 49YD Pass From Kellen Moore (Kyle Brotzman Kick) 10–24
3rd Quarter
05:28 ORST–Jacquizz Rodgers 4YD Run (Justin Kahut Kick) 17–24
02:37 BSU–Tyler Shoemaker 21YD Pass From Kellen Moore (Kyle Brotzman Kick) 17–31
00:42 ORST–Joe Halahuni 0YD Pass From Ryan Katz (Justin Kahut Kick) 24–31
4th Quarter
12:27 BSU–Kyle Brotzman 33YD FG 24–34
02:14 BSU–Kyle Brotzman 30YD FG 24–37
Kellen Moore was named WAC Player of the Week[40] for the second time this season after going 19 of 27 for 288yards and 3 touchdowns. The Broncos once again stayed at #3 in both major polls and still have 1 first place vote in the AP poll.
RB D.J. Harper, who in the 3rd game of the year in 2009 tore his ACL and missed the rest of the season, again tore the same ACL and will miss the rest of the season.
Panoramic view from the south endzone with a record attendance of 34,137.
11th meeting. 10–0 all time. Last meeting 2009, 42–7 Bronco win in Boise. With Boise State leaving the WAC, they are not currently scheduled to play each other again.
Boise State stayed undefeated all time against the Aggies of New Mexico State with a dominating 59–0 win. The scores came early and often for the Broncos as they scored 24 first quarter points on a Kyle Brotzman field goal and 3 rushing touchdowns (backup QB Mike Coughlin-15yards, RB Doug Martin 1yard, RB Jeremy Avery 18yards). Kellen Moore added 2 2nd-quarter touchdown passes to Kyle Efaw (41yards) and Doug Martin (28yards) for a 38–0 halftime lead. Moore connected with Efaw again early in the 3rd quarter for a 26-yard touchdown. Backup QB Joe Southwick would take over for Moore and throw a 78-yard touchdown to Chris Potter for Southwick and Potter's first career touchdown. Jarvis Hodge's 54-yard touchdown run late in the game was his second touchdown on the season. Boise State recovered 2 fumbles and Ryan Winterswyk had an interception. Since New Mexico State joined the WAC in 2005, the Broncos have outscored the Aggies 304–41 in 6 meetings and have shutout the Aggies 3 of the last 4 years.[41]
Passing Leaders
Rushing Leaders
Receiving Leaders
Total Yards
Kellen Moore: 13/18, 196YDS, 3 TDS
Doug Martin: 10 CAR, 94YDS, 1 TD, LG of 36
Kyle Efaw: 2 REC, 67YDS, 2 TD, LG of 41
BSU: 608
Joe Southwick: 4/5, 102YDS, 1 TD
Jeremy Avery: 8 CAR, 69YDS, 1 TD, LG of 18
Titus Young: 5 REC, 69YDS, LG of 17
NMSU: 208
1st Quarter
11:13 BSU–Mike Coughlin 15YD Run (Kyle Brotzman Kick) 7–0
08:16 BSU–Doug Martin 1YD Run (Kyle Brotzman Kick) 14–0
04:56 BSU–Kyle Brotzman 35YD FG 17–0
02:19 BSU–Jeremy Avery 18YD Run (Kyle Brotzman Kick) 24–0
2nd Quarter
14:52 BSU–Kyle Efaw 41YD Pass From Kellen Moore (Kyle Brotzman Kick) 31–0
04:22 BSU–Doug Martin 28YD Pass From Kellen Moore (Kyle Brotzman Kick) 38–0
3rd Quarter
12:45 BSU–Kyle Efaw 26YD Pass From Kellen Moore (Kyle Brotzman Kick) 45–0
02:00 BSU–Chris Potter 78YD Pass From Joe Southwick (Kyle Brotzman Kick) 52–0
4th Quarter
01:19 BSU–Jarvis Hodge 54YD Run (Trevor Harman Kick) 59–0
Despite the dominating win, Boise State was jumped in both polls by Oregon, falling to #4. They still have 1 first place vote in the AP poll.
First ever meeting. The Broncos will go to Toledo in 2011.
Boise State offense finished the game with 500 total yards.
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The Broncos turned five Toledo turnovers into 28 points en route to a 57–14 blowout for their 58th straight regular-season home win. Jeremy Avery ran for 3 first half touchdowns (4, 12, 5) and Kellen Moore threw for two first-half touchdowns (2yards to Kyle Efaw, 51yards to Titus Young) for a 36–7 halftime lead. On Toledo's first possession of the second half, Shea McClellin took an interception back 36yards for his second defensive touchdown of the season. Moore added his third touchdown of the game on a 33-yard pass to Tyler Shoemaker. Matt Kaiserman's 1-yard touchdown run ended the Bronco's scoring. Kellen Moore's 3 touchdown passes puts him at 14 for the season to only one interception and has 3 touchdown passes in 4 of 5 games this season. Boise State's defense racked up 4 sacks, 2 by Billy Winn, and gave up less than 100yards rushing for the third time this season. Cornerback Brandyn Thompson recovered a fumble and had an interception, the 10th of his career. With Alabama's loss to South Carolina, Boise State now has the nation's longest winning streak at 19 games.
Passing Leaders
Rushing Leaders
Receiving Leaders
Total Yards
Kellen Moore: 16/27, 267YDS, 3 TDS
Doug Martin: 8 CAR, 56YDS, LG of 29
Titus Young: 6 REC, 97YDS, 1 TD, LG of 51
BSU: 500
Jeremy Avery: 7 CAR, 42YDS, 3 TDS, LG of 12
Austin Pettis: 4 REC, 81YDS, LG of 28
TOL: 287
Matt Kaiserman scoring the Broncos final touchdown.
1st Quarter
12:47 BSU–Jeremy Avery 4YD Run (Austin Pettis Run For Two-point conversion) 0–8
07:42 BSU–Kyle Efaw 2YD Pass From Kellen Moore (Kyle Brotzman Kick) 0–15
04:41 TOL–Austin Dantin 4YD Run (Bill Claus Kick) 7–15
2nd Quarter
14:29 BSU–Jeremy Avery 12YD Run (Kyle Brotzman Kick) 7–22
03:38 BSU–Titus Young 51YD Pass From Kellen Moore (Kyle Brotzman Kick) 7–29
00:30 BSU–Jeremy Avery 5YD Run (Kyle Brotzman Kick) 7–36
The Broncos moved back to #3 in both polls with 8 first-place votes in the AP and 1 first place vote in the Coaches poll. They also debuted at #3 in the first Harris poll of the season and received 10 first-place votes.
11th meeting. 10–0 all time. Last meeting 2009, 45–7 Bronco win in Boise. With Boise State leaving the WAC, they are not currently scheduled to play each other again.
Boise State only played their starters for the first half, but that was enough to dominate the depleted Spartans 48–0 to extend the nations longest winning streak to 20 games. Kellen Moore threw 2 touchdown passes of 17 and 43yards while going 14 of 16 for 231 and now has 16 touchdowns to just 1 interception on the year. Titus Young added 2 touchdowns, one each receiving and rushing. Doug Martin ran for 2 touchdowns on only 8 carries. Aaron Tevis made a one handed interception in the second quarter and returned it 43yards for a touchdown, the defenses 3rd TD of the season. The Broncos offensive reserves lost 2 fumbles in the second half. Punt returner Chris Potter returned 4 punts for 76yards with a long of 33 in rout to being named WAC Special Teams Player of the Week.[42] The Broncos held their second opponent this season to negative yards rushing (Wyoming being the other) and recorded 4 more sacks to now have 20 on the season. The Broncos outgained the Spartans, who started 7 freshman, 535 to 80.
Passing Leaders
Rushing Leaders
Receiving Leaders
Total Yards
Kellen Moore: 14/16, 231YDS, 2 TDS
Doug Martin: 8 CAR, 68YDS, 2 TDS, LG of 14
Titus Young: 7 REC, 105YDS, 1 TD, LG of 43
BSU: 535
Joe Southwick: 8/13, 83YDS
Matt Kaiserman: 15 CAR, 49YDS, LG of 11
Austin Pettis: 3 REC, 53YDS, LG of 24
SJSU: 80
1st Quarter
12:19 BSU–Doug Martin 6YD Run (Kyle Brotzman Kick) 7–0
06:48 BSU–Tommy Gallarda 17YD Pass From Kellen Moore (Kyle Brotzman Kick) 14–0
01:19 BSU–Titus Young 17YD Run (Kyle Brotzman Kick) 21–0
2nd Quarter
05:16 BSU–Titus Young 43YD Pass From Kellen Moore (Pat Failed) 27–0
00:42 BSU–Jeremy Avery 2YD Run (Kyle Brotzman Kick) 41–0
3rd Quarter
10:53 BSU–Doug Martin 4YD Run (Trevor Harman Kick) 48–0
After #1 Ohio State's loss to #16 Wisconsin, Boise State rose to #2 in the three human polls and received 15 first place votes in the AP, 11 in the Coaches, and 29 in the Harris poll. The #2 ranking is the highest ranking in school history in any poll. The Broncos also debuted at #3 in the initial BCS poll of the season, their highest ranking ever in the BCS poll.
Following a bye week, the Broncos stayed at #2 in the human polls, but got fewer first place votes in all three (11 in the AP, 5 in the Coaches, 14 in the Harris). They did remain at #3 in the BCS poll.
13th meeting. 8–4 all time. Last meeting 2009, 45–35 Bronco win in Ruston. With Boise State leaving the WAC, they are not currently scheduled to play each other again.
Boise State defense during a 4th quarter goal line stand.
Despite giving up 394 total yards, the most they have given up this season thus far, the Broncos rolled to their 21st stright win and 9th straight over Louisiana Tech 49–20. Kellen Moore, who threw only his second interception of the season, threw 2 touchdowns to tie him with Ryan Dinwiddie (2001–2003) for the most career touchdown passes in school history with 82.[43] Moore also caught a touchdown from wide receiver Austin Pettis, Pettis' second touchdown pass of the year. Doug Martin had his best game of the season 150yards and 2 touchdowns. He would have had a third touchdown, but he fumbled on the goal line, which was recovered by tight end Kyle Efaw for a Bronco Touchdown. Louisiana Tech consistently drove the ball down the field but turned the ball over on downs 4 times, including 3 times inside the Broncos 10-yard line and twice inside the 5.
Passing Leaders
Rushing Leaders
Receiving Leaders
Total Yards
Kellen Moore: 20/28, 298YDS, 2 TDS, 1 INT
Doug Martin: 21 CAR, 150YDS, 2 TDS, LG of 38
Tyler Shoemaker: 6 REC, 124YDS, 1 TD, LG of 34
BSU: 468
Austin Pettis: 1/1, 7YDS, 1 TD
Jeremy Avery: 7 CAR, 29YDS, LG of 26
Austin Pettis: 5 REC, 55YDS, 1 TD, LG of 20
LT: 394
Bronco offense celebrating Kyle Efaw's fumble recovery for a touchdown.
1st Quarter
07:08–Doug Martin 2YD Run (Jimmy Pavel Kick) 0–7
03:29–Lennon Creer 1YD Run (Matt Nelson Kick) 7–7
01:33–Austin Pettis 6YD Pass From Kellen Moore (Jimmy Pavel Kick) 7–14
2nd Quarter
07:56–Tyler Shoemaker 32YD Pass From Kellen Moore (Jimmy Pavel Kick) 7–21
00:56–Kyle Efaw Recovered Fumble In End Zone (Jimmy Pavel Kick) 7–28
3rd Quarter
09:37–Phillip Livas 23YD Pass From Ross Jenkins (Pat Failed) 13–28
03:40–Jeremy Avery 26YD Run (Jimmy Pavel Kick) 13–35
00:40–Kellen Moore 7YD Pass From Austin Pettis (Jimmy Pavel Kick) 13–42
4th Quarter
07:18–Doug Martin 20YD Run (Jimmy Pavel Kick) 13–49
00:44–Lennon Creer 25YD Run (Matt Nelson Kick) 20–49
The Broncos remained at #2 in the AP poll but lost 4 first place votes to now have 7. They fell one spot in every other poll to #3 in the Coaches with 3 first place votes, #3 in the Harris with 12 first place votes, and #4 in the BCS. TCU, who Boise State has played in bowl games the last two seasons, jumped over Boise State to #3 in the BCS to put them in position to gain an automatic bid to the BCS over Boise State.
12th meeting. 8–3 all time. Last meeting 2009, 54–9 Bronco win in Honolulu. With Boise State leaving the WAC, they will not play in 2011 but Hawaii will join the Mountain West as a football only member in 2012 and the series will continue as a conference game.
Jeremy Avery (27) scoring a 2nd-quarter TD.
Three school records were set and Kellen Moore picked apart the Hawaii defense in rout to a 42–7 in front of the third largest overall and largest crowd ever to see a conference game at Bronco Stadium. Kellen Moore threw for a career-high 507yards going 30 of 37 with three touchdowns and 2 INTs. His three touchdown passes gives him the school record for touchdown passes in a career, now with 85.[44] Moore also completed the longest pass of his career with a third quarter 83-yard TD pass to Titus Young. Austin Pettis caught 8 passes, including one touchdown of 43yards, and now holds the record for career receptions in school history, currently with 196, breaking Don Hutt's record set 37 years ago. Jeremy Avery had 3 touchdown runs and now has 9 TDs on the season and has scored a TD in 5 straight games. The Bronco offense racked up a total of 737 total yards for the most total yards in school history. The Bronco defense held the nations leading passing attack to only 151yards and recorded 7 sacks, the most in a game this season. Shea McClellin's two sacks gives him a team high 6.5 on the season.
Passing Leaders
Rushing Leaders
Receiving Leaders
Total Yards
Kellen Moore: 30/37, 507YDS, 3 TDS, 2 INTS
Jeremy Avery: 10 CAR, 92YDS, 3 TDS, LG of 35
Austin Pettis: 8 REC, 122YDS, 1 TD, LG of 43
BSU: 737
Doug Martin: 17 CAR, 55YDS, LG of 11
Tyler Shoemaker: 5 REC, 117YDS, 1 TD, LG of 35
HAW: 196
Kellen Moore threw for 507 yards and the offense had a school record 737 yards.
1st Quarter
05:31 BSU–Jeremy Avery 14YD Run (Two-Point Conversion Failed) 0–6
2nd Quarter
14:23 BSU–Tyler Shoemaker 12YD Pass From Kellen Moore (Kyle Brotzman Kick) 0–13
09:26 BSU–Jeremy Avery 4YD Run (Austin Pettis Run For Two-Point Conversion) 0–21
3rd Quarter
12:14 BSU–Austin Pettis 43YD Pass From Kellen Moore (Kyle Brotzman Kick) 0–28
08:47 BSU–Titus Young 83YD Pass From Kellen Moore (Kyle Brotzman Kick) 0–35
4th Quarter
14:52 BSU–Jeremy Avery 19YD Run (Kyle Brotzman Kick) 0–42
13:16 HAW–Alex Green 54YD Run (Scott Enos Kick) 7–42
For his record-breaking performance Kellen Moore was named the WAC offensive player of the week for the third time this season.[45] Despite the dominating win, the Broncos would fall in the polls again and are now ranked #4 in every major poll. They are still receiving first place votes in all 3 human polls with 7 in the AP, 3 in the Coaches, and 9 in the Harris poll.
40th meeting. 21–17–1 all time. Last meeting 2009, 63–25 Broncos win in Boise. Despite a 40-year rivalry, there are currently no future plans to meet again.
Boise State players celebrate with the Governor's Trophy
Boise State set a school record for consecutive wins (23) with their 12th straight win over their in-state rival in potentially their final meeting after games for 40 straight years. Boise State got on the board within the first minute of the game on a 76-yard punt return for a touchdown by Chris Potter. The Broncos added three more first-quarter touchdowns, including a 58-yard TD pass from Kellen Moore to Titus Young. A Kyle Brotzman field goal and Moore's second TD pass (17yards to Jeremy Avery) brought the score to 38–0 at halftime. As they did in the first quarter, the Broncos again scored in the first minute of the third quarter when Doug Martin broke away for a 39-yard TD run. Later in the third Kellen Moore found Gabe Linehan from 21yards out for his third TD pass of the game. Kicker Kyle Brotzman scored 10 points and set the WAC record for points in a career, now with 403, passing Jason Elam (395 at Hawaii from 1989 to 1992).[46] The Broncos defense recorded three interceptions, two by Brandyn Thompson to give him 12 for his career. Jeron Johnson blocked a Vandal punt, the first block of his career and second on the season for the Broncos. Boise State has not trailed since their final drive against Virginia Tech in the season opener, a streak of 481:09.
Passing leaders
Rushing leaders
Receiving leaders
Total yards
Kellen Moore: 19/26, 216YDS, 3 TDS
Doug Martin: 16 CAR, 117YDS, 2 TDS, LG of 39
Titus Young: 5 REC, 75YDS, 1 TD, LG of 58
BSU: 424
Joe Southwick: 3/4, 9YDS
Jarvis Hodge: 8 CAR, 52YDS, LG of 22
Jeremy Avery: 3 REC, 34YDS, 1 TD, LG of 17
IDA: 316
Boise State offense scored six touchdowns.
1st Quarter
14:19 BSU–Chris Potter 76YD Punt Return (Kyle Brotzman Kick) 7–0
08:58 BSU–Doug Martin 8YD Run (Kyle Brotzman Kick) 14–0
04:01 BSU–Jeremy Avery 1Yd Run (Kyle Brotzman Kick) 21–0
00:56 BSU–Titus Young 58YD pass From Kellen Moore (Kyle Brotzman Kick) 28–0
2nd Quarter
08:57 BSU–Kyle Brotzman 41YD FG 31–0
00:12 BSU–Jeremy Avery 17YD pass From Kellen Moore (Kyle Brotzman kick) 38–0
3rd Quarter
14:05 BSU–Doug Martin 39YD Run (Kyle Brotzman Kick) 45–0
Punt returner Chris Potter was named the WAC special teams player of the week for the second time this season.[47] The Broncos climbed back up to #3 in the AP, Coaches, and Harris polls and remained at #4 in the BCS. They did receive more first-place votes in all three polls (9 AP, 5 Coaches, 11 Harris).
13th meeting. 8–4 all time. Last meeting 2009, 51–34 Bronco win in Fresno. The Broncos will play a non-conference game in Fresno in 2011 before the rivalry becomes a conference game again in 2012 in the Mountain West.
The BSU offense generated 516 total yards.
Boise State once again rewrote the record book in a dominating performance against their rival Fresno State to once again win the Milk Can. Despite a slow start that included an interception and a fumble on their first two possessions, Kellen Moore rallied to have a spectacular game, going 27 of 38 for 333yards and four touchdowns and passed Ryan Dinwiddie for the most passing yards in school history, currently at 9,943. Moore connected with Titus Young eight times for two touchdowns and 164yards, a career-high, to help Young break a school record for career receiving yards, currently with 2,836. Austin Pettis also caught two touchdowns to increase his school record for career receiving touchdowns to 37. One week after breaking the WAC scoring record, kicker Kyle Brotzman broke Brock Forsey's school record for career points, currently with 418. The Bronco defense recorded 4 sacks and 2 interceptions to shut out the Bulldogs, the first time Fresno State has been shut out since 1998. Boise State wore all-orange uniforms for the first time.
Passing Leaders
Rushing Leaders
Receiving Leaders
Total Yards
Kellen Moore: 27/38, 333YDS, 4 TDS, 1 INT
Doug Martin: 24 CAR, 72YDS, 1 TD, LG of 8
Titus Young: 8 REC, 164YDS, 2 TDS, LG of 45
BSU: 516
Austin Pettis: 1/1, 50YDS
Jeremy Avery: 8 CAR, 27YDS, LG of 8
Austin Pettis: 10 REC, 93yds, 2 TDs, LG of 18
FRES: 125
Boise State about to score in the second quarter
1st Quarter
00:53 BSU–Kyle Brotzman 20YD FG 0–3
2nd Quarter
08:34 BSU–Doug Martin 1YD Run (Kyle Brotzman Kick) 0–10
06:15 BSU–Titus Young 42YD Pass From Kellen Moore (Kyle Brotzman Kick) 0–17
00:00 BSU–Kyle Brotzman 20YD FG 0–20
3rd Quarter
07:21 BSU–Kyle Brotzman 50YD FG 0–23
03:46 BSU–Austin Pettis 15YD Pass From Kellen Moore (Kyle Brotzman Kick) 0–30
00:02 BSU–Austin Pettis 6YD Pass From Kellen Moore (Kyle Brotzman Kick) 0–37
4th Quarter
12:29 BSU–Titus Young 28YD Pass From Kellen Moore (Kyle Brotzman Kick) 0–44
04:59 BSU–Jarvis Hodge 4Yd Run (Kyle Brotzman Kick) 0–51
Kyle Brotzman, who connected on a pair of 20-yard field goals and one from 50, was named the WAC special teams player of the week for the second time this season.[48] The Broncos remained the same in every major poll, but did receive one more first-place vote in the AP and three more first-place votes in the Harris. They also closed the gap in the BCS poll with #3 TCU from 0.033 to 0.014.
37th meeting. 24–12 all time. Last meeting 2009, 44–33 Bronco win in Boise. The Broncos will play a non-conference game against the Wolf Pack in Boise in 2011 before the rivalry becomes a conference game in 2012 in the Mountain West.
The Broncos were shocked by their rival Nevada, ending the Broncos' 24-game winning streak, 35 straight regular season wins, 10 straight wins over the Wolf Pack, and dashed their dreams of going to another BCS game. The Broncos went up big early, scoring on a field goal, a 28-yard touchdown pass from Kellen Moore to Titus Young, and two Doug Martin rushing touchdowns from 4 and 51yards to put the Broncos up 24–7 at halftime. The Bronco offense went away in the second half and Nevada's pistol attack ran all over the Boise State defense scoring 17 straight points to tie the game at 24 with about 5minutes to play. On their possession after Nevada tied it up, Boise State answered on their first play with a 79-yard screen pass to Doug Martin to put the Broncos up 31–24. However, the Broncos scored too fast as Nevada would methodically march the ball down the field eating up 4:40 off the clock and tied the game at 31 with 13seconds to play. After the kickoff, the Broncos had 9seconds. Kellen Moore went deep and connected on a 53-yard pass to Titus Young to put the Broncos on Nevada's 9yard line with 2seconds to play. Kicker Kyle Brotzman had a 26-yard field goal attempt for the win. He missed. The Broncos got the ball first in overtime and were held to a field goal attempt, this time from 29yards. Brotzman missed again. Nevada Kicker Anthony Martinez connected on a 33-yard field goal on the Wolf Pack possession to give Nevada their first win in the series since 1998.
17th meeting. 12–4 all time. Last meeting 2009, 52–21 Bronco win in Logan. With Boise State leaving the WAC, they are not currently scheduled to play each other again.
BSU players with the schools 8th WAC championship trophy.
In Boise State's last conference game as a member of the WAC, they secured a share of their 8th conference title in 10 years and finished 75–5 all time in WAC games, including going 40–0 at home. The Broncos got on the board very early when Sr. linebacker Derrell Acrey picked off the Aggies first play of the game and took it back 31yards for the score just 14seconds into the game. Kellen Moore supplied the rest of the first half offense with three touchdown passes (12, 2, 4) with a pair to tight end Kyle Efaw for a halftime score of 29–7. The ground game took over in the second half with Jeremy Avery, Kellen Moore, and Michael Coughlin all with rushing touchdowns. The Bronco defense kept Utah State to only 41yards passing and forced 2 interceptions and 4 sacks.
Passing Leaders
Rushing Leaders
Receiving Leaders
Total Yards
Kellen Moore: 24/34, 237YDS, 3 TDS
Jeremy Avery: 10 CAR, 71YDS, 1 TD, LG of 20
Kyle Efaw: 5 REC, 76YDS, 2 TDS, LG of 30
BSU: 453
Mike Coughlin 1/2, 14YDS
Jarvis Hodge: 8 CAR, 48YDS, LG of 11
Austin Pettis: 4 REC, 51YDS, 1 TD, LG of 21
USU: 291
Kellen Moore scoring a rushing TD in the 3rd quarter.
08:21 BSU–Kyle Efaw 12YD Pass From Kellen Moore (Austin Pettis Run For Two-Point Conversion) 0–15
01:00 USU–Kerwynn Williams 40YD Run (Peter Caldwell Kick) 7–15
2nd Quarter
13:07 BSU–Kyle Efaw 2YD Pass From Kellen Moore (Kyle Brotzman Kick) 7–22
01:13 BSU–Austin Pettis 4YD Pass From Kellen Moore (Kyle Brotzman Kick) 7–29
3rd Quarter
06:55 BSU–Jeremy Avery 13YD Run (Kyle Brotzman Kick) 7–36
00:17 BSU–Kellen Moore 1YD Run (Kyle Brotzman Kick) 7–43
4th Quarter
11:03 USU–Diondre Borel 1YD Run (Peter Caldwell Kick) 14–43
06:21 BSU–Mike Coughlin 1YD Run (Kyle Brotzman Kick) 14–50
The Broncos would fall in one poll and gain in another to finish the regular season #10 in every major poll. With the Pac-10 not having enough bowl eligible teams, Boise State was selected to take the Pac-10's spot in the Maaco Bowl Las Vegas to play #19 Utah.
7th meeting. 4–2 all time. Last meeting 2006, 36–3 Bronco win in Salt Lake City. The Broncos and Utes were scheduled to play in 2011, 2012, and 2013, but Utah bought their way out of the series in order to continue playing their rival BYU since both teams are leaving the Mountain West next season.
In a Matchup of the first two BCS busters, Boise State dominated after a slow start to win their first non BCS bowl game since 2003. The Broncos fumbled on their first possession of the game to give Utah a short field but held the Utes to a field goal attempt which they missed. After a Boise State punt, the Broncos recovered a Utah fumble, but failed to convert on a fake punt on their following possession. The Broncos' next possession also ended with no success when Kellen Moore threw his 6th interception of the season, which led to a Utah field goal, their only score of the game. The Broncos were held scoreless in the first quarter for the first time in 21 games. They turned the ball over again early in the second quarter when Kyle Efaw fumbled while trying to convert on fourth down. All of the Broncos early mistakes seemed to disappear when Doug Martin took the first play of their next possession 84yards for the Broncos first score. The run was the longest play in the 19-year history of the Maaco/Las Vegas Bowl and the second longest run play in Boise State history. The Broncos scored again on their next two possessions with a 29-yard Kyle Brotzman field goal and 25yard touchdown pass from Moore to Tyler Shoemaker to lead 16–3 at halftime. The Broncos opened the second half by recovering a fumble on Utah's first possession. The Broncos looked to be about to score a touchdown after Moore found Austin Pettis for 46yards, but Pettis was stripped near the goal line and the ball went out of the endzone for a touchback. However, Moore and Pettis would connect on an 18-yard touchdown on the Broncos next possession. Another Ute fumble set up a 27-yard Brotzman field goal which was blocked. The Broncos added a 4th quarter 21yard Brotzman field goal to bring the final score to 26–3. Despite turning the ball over 4 times, the Broncos gained 543 total yards. The Bronco defense gave up only 200 total yards and forced 3 turnovers and 4 sacks. Kyle Brotzman's 8 points helped set an NCAA record for most points in a career for a kicker with 439.
Passing Leaders
Rushing Leaders
Receiving Leaders
Total Yards
Kellen Moore: 28/38, 339YDS, 2 TDS, 1 INT
Doug Martin: 17 CAR, 147YDS, 1 TD, LG of 84
Austin Pettis: 12 REC, 147YDS, 1 TD, LG of 46
BSU: 543
Austin Pettis 1/1, 2YDS
Jeremy Avery: 12 CAR, 55YDS, LG of 14
Tyler Shoemaker: 5 REC, 89YDS, 1 TD, LG of 25
UTAH: 200
1st Quarter
00:56 UTAH–Joe Phillips 44YD FG 3–0
2nd Quarter
08:39 BSU–Doug Martin 84YD Run (Kyle Brotzman Kick) 3–7
02:27 BSU–Kyle Brotzman 29YD FG 3–10
00:18 BSU–Tyler Shoemaker 25YD Pass From Kellen Moore (Two-Point Conversion Failed) 3–16
3rd Quarter
08:18 BSU–Austin Pettis 18YD Pass From Kellen Moore (Kyle Brotzman Kick) 3–23
4th Quarter
08:49 BSU–Kyle Brotzman 21YD FG 3–26
Following all the bowl games, the Broncos would finish the season ranked #7 in the Coaches poll and #9 in the AP poll.
Post-season awards
Jr. QB Kellen Moore was a finalist for four national awards.
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