2018 Boise State Broncos football team

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2018 Boise State Broncos football
Boise State "B" logo.svg
MW Mountain Division champion
Conference Mountain West Conference
DivisionMountain Division
Ranking
CoachesNo. 24
APNo. 23
Record10–3 (7–1 MW)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Zak Hill (3rd season)
Offensive scheme Multiple
Defensive coordinator Andy Avalos (3rd season)
Base defenseMultiple
Home stadium Albertsons Stadium
Uniform
Boise broncos football unif.png
Seasons
  2017
2019  
2018 Mountain West Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
Mountain Division
No. 23 Boise State x  7 1   10 3  
No. 22 Utah State  7 1   11 2  
Wyoming  4 4   6 6  
Air Force  3 5   5 7  
Colorado State  2 6   3 9  
New Mexico  1 7   3 9  
West Division
No. 18 Fresno State x$  7 1   12 2  
Nevada  5 3   8 5  
Hawaii  5 3   8 6  
San Diego State  4 4   7 6  
UNLV  2 6   4 8  
San Jose State  1 7   1 11  
Championship: Fresno State 19, Boise State 16 (OT)
  • $ Conference champion
  • x Division champion/co-champions
  • y Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2018 Boise State Broncos football team represented Boise State University during the 2018 NCAA Division I FBS football season. This season was the Broncos' 82nd season overall, fifth under head coach Bryan Harsin, eighth as a member of the Mountain West Conference and sixth within the Mountain Division. The Broncos played their home games at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. They finished the season 10–3, 7–1 in Mountain West play to finish in a tie for first place in the Mountain Division with Utah State. Due to their head-to-head win over Utah State, they were champions of the Mountain Division. They represented the Mountain Division in the Mountain West Championship Game where they lost to West Division champion Fresno State. They were invited to the First Responder Bowl against Boston College. With 5:08 left in the 1st quarter, the bowl game was delayed and ultimately canceled and ruled a no contest.

Contents

Preseason

Award watch lists

Listed in the order that they were released

AwardPlayerPositionYear
Lott Trophy [1] Kekoa NawahineSJR
Bobby Dodd Award [2] Bryan Harsin HC
Chuck Bednarik Award [3] Tyler HortonCBSR
Maxwell Award [4] Brett Rypien QBSR
Davey O'Brien Award [5] Brett RypienQBSR
Doak Walker Award [6] Alexander Mattison RBJR
John Mackey Award [7] John Bates TERS SO
Jim Thorpe Award [8] Kekoa NawahineSJR
Tyler HortonCBSR
Bronko Nagurski Trophy [9] Tyler HortonCBSR
David MoaDTSR
Outland Trophy [10] David MoaDTSR
Paul Hornung Award [11] Avery Williams CB/KRRS SO
Wuerffel Trophy [12] Brett RypienQBSR
Walter Camp Award [13] Brett RypienQBSR
Ted Hendricks Award [14] Curtis Weaver DERS SO
Durrant MilesDESR
Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award [15] Brett RypienQBSR
Manning Award [16] Brett RypienQBSR

Mountain West media days

During the Mountain West media days held July 24–25 at the Cosmopolitan on the Las Vegas Strip, the Broncos were unanimously predicted as favorites to win the Mountain Division title. [17]

Preseason All-Mountain West Team

The Broncos had eight players selected to the preseason all-Mountain West team. [18] Quarterback Brett Rypien was selected as preseason offensive player of the year and kick/punt returner Avery Williams was selected as preseason special teams player of the year.

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
September 14:00 p.m.at Troy *No. 22 ESPNews W 56–20
29,612
September 88:15 p.m. UConn *No. 20 ESPNU W 62–7
34,515
September 151:30 p.m.at No. 24 Oklahoma State *No. 17 ESPN L 21–44
54,974
September 295:00 p.m.at Wyoming CBSSN W 34–14
22,271
October 61:30 p.m. San Diego State
  • Albertsons Stadium
  • Boise, ID
ESPNUL 13–19
36,619
October 138:30 p.m.at Nevada CBSSNW 31–27
21,431
October 197:00 p.m. Colorado State
  • Albertsons Stadium
  • Boise, ID
ESPN2W 56–28
32,299
October 275:00 p.m.at Air Force CBSSNW 48–38
27,753
November 38:15 p.m. BYU *Dagger-14-plain.png
  • Albertsons Stadium
  • Boise, ID
ESPN2 W 21–16
35,241
November 98:15 p.m.No. 23 Fresno State
ESPN2W 24–17
33,118
November 167:00 p.m.at New Mexico No. 25CBSSNW 45–14
16,883
November 248:15 p.m.No. 21 Utah State No. 23
  • Albertsons Stadium
  • Boise, ID
ESPNW 33–24
35,960
December 15:45 p.m.No. 25 Fresno StateNo. 22
ESPNL 16–19 OT
23,662
December 26 11:30 a.m. vs. Boston College *No. 25 ESPN Cancelled [a]
Schedule Source: [20]
  1. The First Responder Bowl was cancelled due to inclement weather. [19]

Roster

2018 Boise State Broncos football team roster
PlayersCoaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
WR 1Octavius EvansSo
WR 2 Khalil Shakir Fr
QB 3Riley SmithFr
QB 4 Brett Rypien Sr
TE 5Garrett Collingham Redshirt.svg  Jr
WR 6C. T. ThomasSo
WR 7 A. J. Richardson Redshirt.svg  Sr
WR 8Sean Modster Redshirt.svg  Sr
QB 9Jaylon Henderson Redshirt.svg  Jr
QB 10Chase Cord Redshirt.svg  Fr
WR 15Maclaine GriffinFr
WR 16 John Hightower Jr
QB 17Zach MatlockFr
WR 18Billy BowensFr
RB 21Andrew Van BurenFr
RB 22 Alexander Mattison Jr
RB 31Skyler Seibold Redshirt.svg  Sr
RB 32Spencer KeeneFr
RB 34Robert Mahone Redshirt.svg  So
RB 37Danny SmithFr
RB 39Jake Shaddox Redshirt.svg  Jr
TE 42Daniel Cantrell Redshirt.svg  Fr
TE 46Cody Shoemaker Redshirt.svg  Jr
TE 47Matt Pistone Redshirt.svg  Jr
OL 51Dalton LinsFr
OL 55Kekaniokoa Holomalia-GonzalezFr
OL 63Keegan UlrichFr
OL 64Ben Vering Redshirt.svg  So
OL 65Zachary TroughtonSr
OL 66Isiah Moore Redshirt.svg  Jr
OL 67Garrett Larson Redshirt.svg  Jr
OL 68Jake Stetz Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 69Austin Dixon Redshirt.svg  So
OL 70 John Ojukwu Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 71Donte Harrington Redshirt.svg  So
OL 72Dallas HollidayFr
OL 73Nick Crabtree Redshirt.svg  So
OL 74Garrett CurranFr
OL 75Kole Bailey Redshirt.svg  So
OL 76 Ezra Cleveland Redshirt.svg  So
OL 77 John Molchon Redshirt.svg  Jr
OL 78Andres Preciado Redshirt.svg  Sr
OL 79Eric Quevedo Redshirt.svg  Jr
WR 81Akilian Butler Redshirt.svg  Jr
WR 82Stefan CobbsFr
WR 83Damon Cole Redshirt.svg  Fr
TE 84Cole RamseyerFr
TE 85 John Bates Redshirt.svg  So
TE 86Chase Blakley Redshirt.svg  Sr
TE 87Kaden DeLunaFr
TE 88Tyneil HopperFr
WR 89Connor RiddleFr
Defense
Pos.#NameClass
OLB 3Brandon HawkinsFr
S 4DeAndre PierceJr
S 5Evan Tyler Redshirt.svg  Jr
MLB 7Ezekiel Noa Redshirt.svg  Fr
DE 8Jabril FrazierSr
OLB 9Desmond Williams Redshirt.svg  So
S 10Kekoa NawahineJr
CB 13Marques Evans Redshirt.svg  Fr
CB 14Tyler HortonSr
CB 15Jalen Walker Redshirt.svg  So
MLB 17Phillip MillsFr
DE 19Aisa Kelemete Redshirt.svg  Fr
OLB 20Roman Kafentzis Redshirt.svg  Fr
CB 21Tyreque Jones Redshirt.svg  Fr
CB 22Tyric LeBeaufFr
S 23Damion Wright Redshirt.svg  Jr
S 24Ryan Swanson Redshirt.svg  Fr
MLB 25Benton WickershamSo
CB 26 Avery Williams Redshirt.svg  So
CB 28 Kekaula Kaniho So
CB 29Chris MitchellFr
CB 30Robert Lewis Redshirt.svg  So
S 31K. J. WalkerJr
S 32Jordan Happle Redshirt.svg  So
MLB 33Tony Lashley Redshirt.svg  Sr
DE 35Kukea EmmsleyFr
OLB 36Blake Whitlock Redshirt.svg  Sr
DE 38Demitri WashingtonFr
DT 40Jabari Watson Redshirt.svg  So
OLB 41Will Heffner Redshirt.svg  Jr
S 42Mujeeb RufaiFr
MLB 43Joe Provenzano Redshirt.svg  Sr
OLB 44Riley WhimpeySo
DE 45Kayode Rufai Redshirt.svg  So
MLB 48Bruno DeRose Redshirt.svg  So
DE 49Dylan HerbergFr
MLB 52D. J. SchrammFr
DE 53Sam Whitney Redshirt.svg  Jr
DT 54Matt Locher Redshirt.svg  Jr
DT 55 David Moa Redshirt.svg  Sr
MLB 56Joseph Inda Redshirt.svg  Sr
DT 57Emmanuel FesiliJr
MLB 58Tyson MaevaJr
DE 60Isaiah GroverFr
DT 62 Scott Matlock Fr
DT 90Scale IgiehonFr
DE 91Durrant MilesSr
DT 92Paul Semons Redshirt.svg  Sr
DT 93Chase HatadaJr
OLB 95Nick Provenzano Redshirt.svg  So
DT 97Keeghan FreebornFr
DT 98Sonatane LuiJr
DE 99 Curtis Weaver Redshirt.svg  So
Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
K/P 46Joel Velazquez Redshirt.svg  So
P 49Quinn Skillin Redshirt.svg  Sr
LS 50Nicholai PitmanJr
K 80Max MeyersFr
LS 94Blake BibySo
K 96Haden Hoggarth Redshirt.svg  Sr
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
  • Kent Riddle – Associate head coach/Special teams coordinator/Tight ends
  • Zak HillOffensive coordinator/Quarterbacks
  • Andy AvalosDefensive coordinator
  • Lee MarksRunning backs
  • Spencer DanielsonOutside linebackers
  • Eric KiesauWide receivers
  • Jeff PopovichCornerbacks
  • Brad BedellOffensive linemen
  • Chad Kauha'aha'a – Defensive linemen
  • Gabe Franklin – Safeties
  • Jeff Pitman – Director, Strength and Conditioning
  • Matt Coombs – Special teams analyst
  • Mitch Dahlen – Graduate assistant
  • Dustin Kamper – Graduate assistant
  • Kharyee Marshall – Graduate assistant
  • Derek Schouman – Graduate assistant

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injury icon 2.svg Injured
  • Redshirt.svg Redshirt

Roster
Last update: 8/12/23

Game summaries

At Troy

Boise State at Troy
Team1234Total
No. 22 Broncos142171456
Troy707620
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  • Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 20–28, 305 YDS, 4 TD; Kaleb Barker (Troy): 20–29, 211 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT.
  • Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 14 CAR, 56 YDS, 1 TD; Jabir Frye (Troy): 7 CAR, 41 YDS, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leaders: Sean Modster (BSU): 7 REC, 167 YDS 2 TD; Deondre Douglas (Troy): 7 REC, 102 YDS, 1 TD.

Senior cornerback Tyler Horton, who finished the game with four tackles and two fumble recoveries which were both returned for touchdowns, was named Mountain West Defensive Player of the Week. [21] Horton was also named the Bronko Nagurski Trophy National Defensive Player of the Week. [22]

Statistics [23] Boise StateTroy
Total Yards416379
Passing Yards305355
Rushing Yards111124
First Downs1621
Penalties4-273-25
Turnovers14
Time of Possession23:2934:31

UConn

UConn at Boise State
Team1234Total
Huskies00707
No. 20 Broncos241714762
  • Date: September 8, 2018
  • Location: Albertsons Stadium
    Boise, ID
  • Game start: 8:15 p.m. MDT
  • Game attendance: 34,515
  • Game weather: Temperature: 78 °F (26 °C) • Weather: Clear • Wind: 5 MPH SSE
  • Referee: C. Lamertina
  • TV announcers (ESPNU): Mike Couzens, Kirk Morrison
Uniform Combination
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Boise State on offense in the 2nd quarter. Boise State vs UConn 9 8 18.jpg
Boise State on offense in the 2nd quarter.
  • Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 21–28, 362 YDS, 3 TD; David Pindell (UCONN): 11–21, 71 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT.
  • Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 11 CAR, 115 YDS, 2 TD; Kevin Mensah (UCONN): 82 CAR.
  • Receiving leaders: John Hightower (BSU): 5 REC, 119 YDS, 1 TD; Hergy Mayala (UCONN): 3 REC, 24 YDS

The Broncos set a school record for offensive yards in a game with 818 yards. [24] The previous record was 742 set against Colorado State in 2011. Quarterback Brett Rypien was named Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week. [25]

Statistics [26] UConnBoise State
Total Yards193818
Passing Yards71418
Rushing Yards172400
First Downs938
Penalties7-447-71
Turnovers10
Time of Possession21:5938:01

At Oklahoma State

Boise State at Oklahoma State
Team1234Total
No. 17 Broncos0714021
No. 24 Cowboys017171044
Uniform Combination
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  • Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 39–56, 380 YDS, 3 TD; Taylor Cornelius (OKST): 15–26, 243 YDS, 1 TD.
  • Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 14 CAR, 53 YDS; Justice Hill (OKST): 15 CAR, 123 YDS, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leaders: A. J. Richardson (BSU): 6 REC, 70 YDS, 1 TD; Tylan Wallace (OKST): 5 REC, 105 YDS.
Statistics [27] Boise StateOklahoma State
Total Yards414442
Passing Yards380246
Rushing Yards34176
First Downs2319
Penalties5-404-25
Turnovers10
Time of Possession34:3425:26

At Wyoming

Boise State at Wyoming
Team1234Total
Broncos7173734
Cowboys007714
Uniform Combination
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  • Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 28–42, 342 YDS, 2 TD; Tyler Vander Waal (WYO): 15–25, 214 YDS, 1 TD.
  • Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 20 CAR, 57 YDS, 1 TD; Nico Evans (WYO): 12 CAR, 141 YDS, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leaders: A.J. Richardson (BSU): 6 REC, 113 YDS, 1 TD; James Price (WYO): 2 REC, 77 YDS, 1 TD.
Statistics [28] Boise StateWyoming
Total Yards506295
Passing Yards345214
Rushing Yards16181
First Downs2911
Penalties9-716-59
Turnovers01
Time of Possession40:1319:47

San Diego State

San Diego State at Boise State
Team1234Total
Aztecs3100619
Broncos700613
  • Date: October 6, 2018
  • Location: Albertsons Stadium
    Boise, ID
  • Game start: 1:30 p.m. MDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:23
  • Game attendance: 36,679
  • Game weather: Temperature: 57 °F (14 °C) • Weather: Cloudy • Wind: 3 MPH WNW
  • Referee: Brad Van Vark
  • TV announcers (ESPNU): Mike Couzens, Kirk Morrison, Tom Scofield
Uniform Combination
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Boise State on defense in the 2nd quarter. Boise State San Diego State 10 6 18.png
Boise State on defense in the 2nd quarter.
  • Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 21–41, 170 YDS, 2 INT; Ryan Agnew (SDSU): 8–15, 113 YDS.
  • Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 25 CAR, 66 YDS, 2 TD; Chase Jasmin (SDSU): 26 CAR, 78 YDS, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leaders: Sean Modster (BSU): 4 REC, 44 YDS; Fred Trevillion (SDSU): 3 REC, 57 YDS.
Statistics [29] San Diego StateBoise State
Total Yards267229
Passing Yards113178
Rushing Yards15451
First Downs915
Penalties8-556-52
Turnovers23
Time of Possession30:5229:08

At Nevada

Boise State at Nevada
(rivalry)
Team1234Total
Broncos71014031
Wolf Pack10710027
  • Date: October 13, 2018
  • Location: Mackay Stadium
    Reno, NV
  • Game start: 8:30 p.m. MDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:38
  • Game attendance: 21,431
  • Game weather: Temperature: 60 °F (16 °C) • Weather: Cool and breezy • Wind: 9 MPH NNE
  • Referee: Cal McNeill
  • TV announcers (CBSSN): Rich Waltz, Aaron Murray, Cassie Mckinney
Uniform Combination
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  • Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 28–38, 299 YDS, 2 TD, 3 INT; Ty Gangi (NEV): 24–42, 304 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT.
  • Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 24 CAR, 69 YDS; Kelton Moore (NEV): 8 CAR, 35 YDS.
  • Receiving leaders: A.J. Richardson (BSU): 4 REC, 79 YDS, 1 TD; McLane Mannix (NEV): 4 REC, 109 YDS, 1 TD.
Statistics [30] Boise StateNevada
Total Yards506386
Passing Yards299304
Rushing Yards20782
First Downs2423
Penalties9-1084-20
Turnovers43
Time of Possession35:0924:51

Colorado State

Colorado State at Boise State
Team1234Total
Rams0771428
Broncos211471456
Uniform Combination
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Alexander Mattison receiving a hand off that led to his 2nd quarter touchdown. Boise State vs Colorado State 10 19 18.jpg
Alexander Mattison receiving a hand off that led to his 2nd quarter touchdown.
  • Passing leaders: Brett Rypein (BSU): 22–26, 308 YDS, 4 TD; K. J. Carta-Samuels (CSU): 19–30, 244 YDS, 2 TD, 2 INT.
  • Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 20 CAR, 85 YDS, 1 TD; Izzy Matthews (CSU): 12 CAR, 109 YDS, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leaders: A.J. Richardson (BSU): 6 REC, 137 YDS, 2 TD; Preston Williams (CSU): 9 REC, 154 YDS, 1 TD.
Statistics [31] Colorado StateBoise State
Total Yards489472
Passing Yards373322
Rushing Yards116150
First Downs2726
Penalties7-605-40
Turnovers30
Time of Possession28:4231:18

At Air Force

Boise State at Air Force
Team1234Total
Broncos1414101048
Falcons7213738
Uniform Combination
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  • Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 20–34, 399 YDS, 5 TD; Isaiah Sanders (AF): 10–15, 210 YDS, 2 TD.
  • Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 22 CAR, 136 YDS, 1 TD; Isaiah Sanders (AF): 28 CAR, 97 YDS, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leaders: John Hightower (BSU): 8 REC, 182 YDS, 3 TD; Joseph Saucier (AF): 2 REC, 77 YDS.
Statistics [32] Boise StateAir Force
Total Yards530443
Passing Yards409242
Rushing Yards121201
First Downs2623
Penalties1-154-25
Turnovers00
Time of Possession27:0932:51

BYU

BYU at Boise State
Team1234Total
Cougars067316
Broncos1407021
  • Date: November 3, 2018
  • Location: Albertsons Stadium
    Boise, ID
  • Game start: 8:15 p.m. MDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:27
  • Game attendance: 35,241
  • Game weather: Temperature: 49 °F (9 °C) • Weather: Mostly cloudy • Wind: 6 MPH W
  • Referee: Eddy Shelton
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Kevin Brown, Andre Ware, Alex Corddry
Uniform Combination
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Brett Rypien throwing a pass during the 2nd quarter. Boise State BYU 11 3 18.png
Brett Rypien throwing a pass during the 2nd quarter.
  • Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 23–35, 214 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT; Zach Wilson (BYU): 18–27, 252 YDS.
  • Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 25 CAR, 89 YDS, 2 TD; Matt Hadley (BYU): 11 CAR, 39 YDS.
  • Receiving leaders: A.J. Richardson (BSU): 4 REC, 53 YDS, 1 TD; Talon Shumway (BYU): 3 REC, 62 YDS.
Statistics [33] BYUBoise State
Total Yards388327
Passing Yards292214
Rushing Yards96113
First Downs2120
Penalties8-587-81
Turnovers32
Time of Possession27:3132:29

Fresno State

Fresno State at Boise State
(Battle for the Milk Can)
Team1234Total
No. 16 Bulldogs0107017
Broncos3071424
  • Date: November 9, 2018
  • Location: Albertsons Stadium
    Boise, ID
  • Game start: 8:15 p.m. MST
  • Elapsed time: 3:20
  • Game attendance: 33,118
  • Game weather: Temperature: 35 °F (2 °C) • Weather: Partly cloudy • Wind: 2 MPH E
  • Referee: C. Castleberry
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Mike Couzens, Kirk Morrison
Uniform Combination
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Alexander Mattison scoring a 3rd quarter TD. Boise State vs Fresno State 10 9 18.png
Alexander Mattison scoring a 3rd quarter TD.
  • Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 24–29, 269 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT; Marcus McMaryion (FRES): 24–35, 283 YDS, 1 TD.
  • Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 30 CAR, 144 YDS, 2 TD; Jordan Mims (FRES): 8 CAR, 47 YDS.
  • Receiving leaders: A.J. Richardson (BSU): 5 REC, 66 YDS; KeeSean Johnson (FRES): 8 REC, 95 YDS, 1 TD.

Quarterback Brett Rypien broke the Mountain West record for passing yards in a career, which now stands at 12,924 yards. The previous record was 12,690 set by Ryan Lindley of San Diego State in 2011. [34] He also broke the Mountain West career completions record, also previously held by Lindley, and now has 981 career completions.

Statistics [35] Fresno StateBoise State
Total Yards390448
Passing Yards283269
Rushing Yards107179
First Downs2224
Penalties9-614-45
Turnovers01
Time of Possession25:3434:26

At New Mexico

Boise State at New Mexico
Team1234Total
No. 23 Broncos141071445
Lobos070714
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  • Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 17–27, 222 YDS, 3 TD; Sheriron Jones (UNM): 7–11, 88 YDS, 1 INT.
  • Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 20 CAR, 145 YDS, 1 TD; Sheriron Jones (UNM): 12 CAR, 56 YDS.
  • Receiving leaders: Sean Modster (BSU): 9 REC, 129 YDS, 3 TD; Delane Hart-Johnson (UNM): 4 REC, 77 YDS.
Statistics [36] Boise StateNew Mexico
Total Yards449262
Passing Yards222103
Rushing Yards227159
First Downs3015
Penalties5-304-41
Turnovers03
Time of Possession30:5629:04

Utah State

Utah State at Boise State
Team1234Total
No. 14 Aggies7701024
No. 21 Broncos71031333
  • Date: November 24, 2018
  • Location: Albertsons Stadium
    Boise, ID
  • Game start: 8:15 p.m. MST
  • Elapsed time: 3:25
  • Game attendance: 35,960
  • Game weather: Temperature: 36 °F (2 °C) • Weather: Partly Cloudy • Wind: 4 MPH E
  • Referee: Scott Campbell
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Roy Philpott, Tom Ramsey, Ed Aschoff
Uniform Combination
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Alexander Mattison receiving a hand off that led to a 1st quarter TD. Boise State Utah State 11 24 18.png
Alexander Mattison receiving a hand off that led to a 1st quarter TD.
  • Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 23–32, 310 YDS, 1 TD; Jordan Love (USU): 29–47, 363 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT.
  • Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 37 CAR, 200 YDS, 3 TD; Darwin Thompson (USU): 11 CAR, 61 YDS.
  • Receiving leaders: CT Thomas (BSU): 6 REC, 89 YDS; Aaren Vaughns (USU): 7 REC, 107 YDS.

Running back Alexander Mattison was named Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week following rushing for 200 yards and 3 touchdowns on a career high 37 carries. [37] He also added 3 catches for 12 yards.

Statistics [38] Utah StateBoise State
Total Yards425509
Passing Yards363310
Rushing Yards62199
First Downs1820
Penalties8-727-69
Turnovers20
Time of Possession17:5542:05

Fresno State (Mountain West Championship game)

Fresno State at Boise State
(Mountain West Championship Game)
Team1234OTTotal
No. 25 Bulldogs7330619
No. 19 Broncos7006316


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Boise State on offense in the 2nd quarter. BSU FSU MW Champ Game 2018.png
Boise State on offense in the 2nd quarter.
  • Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 15–31, 125 YDS, 1 TD; Marcus McMaryion (FRES): 21–33, 170 YDS, 1 TD.
  • Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 40 CAR, 200 YDS, 1 TD; Ronnie Rivers (FRES): 17 CAR, 63 YDS, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leaders: Sean Modster (BSU): 4 REC, 45 YDS, 1 TD; Michiah Quick (FRES): 4 REC, 45 YDS, 1 TD.
Statistics [39] Fresno StateBoise State
Total Yards288350
Passing Yards170125
Rushing Yards118225
First Downs1422
Penalties6-506-50
Turnovers21
Time of Possession23:5836:02

Vs. Boston College (First Responder Bowl)

Boston College vs. Boise State
(First Responder Bowl)
Team1234Total
Eagles----0
No. 23 Broncos----0
Uniform Combination
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With Boston College leading 7–0 with 5:08 remaining in the 1st quarter, the game was delayed due to inclement weather. After an hour and a half delay, the game was canceled and ruled a no contest. [40]

Rankings

Ranking movements
Legend:██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked RV = Received votes
Week
PollPre1234567891011121314Final
AP 222017RVRVRVRV2321192323
Coaches 221917242524RVRVRV2422202424
CFP Not released25232225Not released

Post-season awards

Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year

Brett Rypien – Sr. QB

Mountain West first team

Offense

Brett Rypien – Sr. QB

Alexander Mattison – Jr. RB

Ezra Cleveland – So. OL

John Molchon – Jr. OL

Defense

Curtis Weaver – So. DL

Jabril Frazier – Sr. DL

Tyler Horton – Sr. DB

Mountain West second team

Offense

Sean Modster – Sr. WR

Mountain West honorable mention

Durrant Miles – Sr. DL

Kekoa Nawahine – Jr. DB

Avery Williams – So. DB/RS

Award Reference: [41]

Players drafted into the NFL

RoundPickPlayerPositionNFL club
3102 Alexander Mattison RB Minnesota Vikings

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