2018 Boise State Broncos football team

American college football season

2018 Boise State Broncos football
MW Mountain Division champion
First Responder Bowl, no contest vs. Boston College
ConferenceMountain West Conference
DivisionMountain Division
Ranking
CoachesNo. 24
APNo. 23
Record10–3 (7–1 MW)
Head coach
  • Bryan Harsin (5th season)
Offensive coordinatorZak Hill (3rd season)
Offensive schemeMultiple
Defensive coordinatorAndy Avalos (3rd season)
Base defenseMultiple
Home stadiumAlbertsons Stadium
Uniform
Seasons
← 2017
2019 →
2018 Mountain West Conference football standings
  • v
  • t
  • e
 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.

Preseason

Award watch lists

Listed in the order that they were released

Award Player Position Year
Lott Trophy[1] Kekoa Nawahine S JR
Bobby Dodd Award[2] Bryan Harsin HC
Chuck Bednarik Award[3] Tyler Horton CB SR
Maxwell Award[4] Brett Rypien QB SR
Davey O'Brien Award[5] Brett Rypien QB SR
Doak Walker Award[6] Alexander Mattison RB JR
John Mackey Award[7] John Bates TE RS SO
Jim Thorpe Award[8] Kekoa Nawahine S JR
Tyler Horton CB SR
Bronko Nagurski Trophy[9] Tyler Horton CB SR
David Moa DT SR
Outland Trophy[10] David Moa DT SR
Paul Hornung Award[11] Avery Williams CB/KR RS SO
Wuerffel Trophy[12] Brett Rypien QB SR
Walter Camp Award[13] Brett Rypien QB SR
Ted Hendricks Award[14] Curtis Weaver DE RS SO
Durrant Miles DE SR
Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award[15] Brett Rypien QB SR
Manning Award[16] Brett Rypien QB SR

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]

Media poll

Mountain Division
Predicted finish Team Votes (1st place)
1 Boise State 132 (22)
2 Wyoming 95
3 Colorado State 82
4 Utah State 78
5 Air Force 52
6 New Mexico 23

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.

Offense

Brett Rypien – QB

Alexander Mattison – RB

Ezra Cleveland – OL

John Molchon – OL

Defense

David Moa – DL

Curtis Weaver – DL

Tyler Horton – DB

Specialists

Avery Williams – KR/PR

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
September 14:00 p.m.at Troy*No. 22
ESPNewsW 56–20
29,612
September 88:15 p.m.UConn*No. 20ESPNUW 62–7
34,515
September 151:30 p.m.at No. 24 Oklahoma State*No. 17ESPNL 21–44
54,974
September 295:00 p.m.at Wyoming
CBSSNW 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 NevadaCBSSNW 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 ForceCBSSNW 48–38
27,753
November 38:15 p.m.BYU*dagger
  • Albertsons Stadium
  • Boise, ID
ESPN2W 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 MexicoNo. 25CBSSNW 45–14
16,883
November 248:15 p.m.No. 21 Utah StateNo. 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
Players Coaches
Offense
Pos. # Name Class
WR 1 Octavius Evans So
WR 2 Khalil Shakir Fr
QB 3 Riley Smith Fr
QB 4 Brett Rypien Sr
TE 5 Garrett Collingham  Jr
WR 6 C. T. Thomas So
WR 7 A. J. Richardson  Sr
WR 8 Sean Modster  Sr
QB 9 Jaylon Henderson  Jr
QB 10 Chase Cord  Fr
WR 15 Maclaine Griffin Fr
WR 16 John Hightower Jr
QB 17 Zach Matlock Fr
WR 18 Billy Bowens Fr
RB 21 Andrew Van Buren Fr
RB 22 Alexander Mattison Jr
RB 31 Skyler Seibold  Sr
RB 32 Spencer Keene Fr
RB 34 Robert Mahone  So
RB 37 Danny Smith Fr
RB 39 Jake Shaddox  Jr
TE 42 Daniel Cantrell  Fr
TE 46 Cody Shoemaker  Jr
TE 47 Matt Pistone  Jr
OL 51 Dalton Lins Fr
OL 55 Kekaniokoa Holomalia-Gonzalez Fr
OL 63 Keegan Ulrich Fr
OL 64 Ben Vering  So
OL 65 Zachary Troughton Sr
OL 66 Isiah Moore  Jr
OL 67 Garrett Larson  Jr
OL 68 Jake Stetz  Fr
OL 69 Austin Dixon  So
OL 70 John Ojukwu  Fr
OL 71 Donte Harrington  So
OL 72 Dallas Holliday Fr
OL 73 Nick Crabtree  So
OL 74 Garrett Curran Fr
OL 75 Kole Bailey  So
OL 76 Ezra Cleveland  So
OL 77 John Molchon  Jr
OL 78 Andres Preciado  Sr
OL 79 Eric Quevedo  Jr
WR 81 Akilian Butler  Jr
WR 82 Stefan Cobbs Fr
WR 83 Damon Cole  Fr
TE 84 Cole Ramseyer Fr
TE 85 John Bates  So
TE 86 Chase Blakley  Sr
TE 87 Kaden DeLuna Fr
TE 88 Tyneil Hopper Fr
WR 89 Connor Riddle Fr
Defense
Pos. # Name Class
OLB 3 Brandon Hawkins Fr
S 4 DeAndre Pierce Jr
S 5 Evan Tyler  Jr
MLB 7 Ezekiel Noa  Fr
DE 8 Jabril Frazier Sr
OLB 9 Desmond Williams  So
S 10 Kekoa Nawahine Jr
CB 13 Marques Evans  Fr
CB 14 Tyler Horton Sr
CB 15 Jalen Walker  So
MLB 17 Phillip Mills Fr
DE 19 Aisa Kelemete  Fr
OLB 20 Roman Kafentzis  Fr
CB 21 Tyreque Jones  Fr
CB 22 Tyric LeBeauf Fr
S 23 Damion Wright  Jr
S 24 Ryan Swanson  Fr
MLB 25 Benton Wickersham So
CB 26 Avery Williams  So
CB 28 Kekaula Kaniho So
CB 29 Chris Mitchell Fr
CB 30 Robert Lewis  So
S 31 K. J. Walker Jr
S 32 Jordan Happle  So
MLB 33 Tony Lashley  Sr
DE 35 Kukea Emmsley Fr
OLB 36 Blake Whitlock  Sr
DE 38 Demitri Washington Fr
DT 40 Jabari Watson  So
OLB 41 Will Heffner  Jr
S 42 Mujeeb Rufai Fr
MLB 43 Joe Provenzano  Sr
OLB 44 Riley Whimpey So
DE 45 Kayode Rufai  So
MLB 48 Bruno DeRose  So
DE 49 Dylan Herberg Fr
MLB 52 D. J. Schramm Fr
DE 53 Sam Whitney  Jr
DT 54 Matt Locher  Jr
DT 55 David Moa  Sr
MLB 56 Joseph Inda  Sr
DT 57 Emmanuel Fesili Jr
MLB 58 Tyson Maeva Jr
DE 60 Isaiah Grover Fr
DT 62 Scott Matlock Fr
DT 90 Scale Igiehon Fr
DE 91 Durrant Miles Sr
DT 92 Paul Semons  Sr
DT 93 Chase Hatada Jr
OLB 95 Nick Provenzano  So
DT 97 Keeghan Freeborn Fr
DT 98 Sonatane Lui Jr
DE 99 Curtis Weaver  So
Special teams
Pos. # Name Class
K/P 46 Joel Velazquez  So
P 49 Quinn Skillin  Sr
LS 50 Nicholai Pitman Jr
K 80 Max Meyers Fr
LS 94 Blake Biby So
K 96 Haden Hoggarth  Sr
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
  • Kent Riddle – Associate head coach/Special teams coordinator/Tight ends
  • Zak Hill – Offensive coordinator/Quarterbacks
  • Andy Avalos – Defensive coordinator
  • Lee Marks – Running backs
  • Spencer Danielson – Outside linebackers
  • Eric Kiesau – Wide receivers
  • Jeff Popovich – Cornerbacks
  • Brad Bedell – Offensive 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
  • Injured Injured
  • Redshirt Redshirt

Roster
Last update: 8/12/23

Game summaries

At Troy

Boise State at Troy
1 234Total
• No. 22 Broncos 14 21714 56
Troy 7 076 20
  • Date: September 1, 2018
  • Location: Veterans Memorial Stadium
    Troy, AL
  • Game start: 4:00 p.m. MDT
  • Game attendance: 29,612
  • Game weather: Temperature: 86 °F (30 °C) • Weather: Clear • Wind: 6 MPH
  • Referee: David Alvarez
  • TV announcers (ESPNews): Dave LaMont, Ray Bentley
Scoring summary
110:53BSUSean Modster 20-yard pass from Brett Rypien (Hadden Hoggarth kick)BSU 7–0
15:53TROYJabir Daughtry-Frye 23-yard run (Tyler Sumpter kick)Tied 7–7
1:36BSUCT Thomas 53-yard pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth kick)BSU 14–7
212:35BSUAlexander Mattison 7-yardrun (Haden Hoggarth kick)BSU 21–7
27:10BSUAkilian Butler 3-yard pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth kick)BSU 28–7
22:13BSUSean Modster 54-yard pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth kick)BSU 35–7
310:56BSUTyler Horton 55-yard fumble return (Haden Hoggarth kick)BSU 42–7
35:10TROYB.J. Smith 1-yard run (Tyler Sumpter Kick)BSU 42–14
411:37TROYDeondre Douglas 33-yard pass from Kaleb Barker (two-point conversion failed)BSU 42–20
48:40BSUTyler Horton 11-yard fumble return (Haden Hoggarth kick)BSU 49–20
45:04BSUChase Cord 44-yard run (Haden Hoggarth kick)BSU 56–20
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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 State Troy
Total Yards 416 379
Passing Yards 305 355
Rushing Yards 111 124
First Downs 16 21
Penalties 4-27 3-25
Turnovers 1 4
Time of Possession 23:29 34:31

UConn

UConn at Boise State
1 234Total
Huskies 0 070 7
• No. 20 Broncos 24 17147 62
  • 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
Scoring summary
19:42BSUHaden Hoggarth 20 yd FGBSU 0–3
17:13BSUJohn Hightower 67 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth kick)BSU 0–10
14:25BSUJohn Bates 24 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth kick)BSU 0–17
1:45BSUAlexander Mattison 1 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth Kick)BSU 0–24
211:58BSUJohn Hightower 55 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth kick)BSU 0–31
22:04BSUAlexander Mattison 9 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth kick)BSU 0–38
2:02BSUHaden Hoggarth 44 Yd FGBSU 0–41
314:40BSUA.J. Richardson 74 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Tyler Sumpter Kick)BSU 0–48
35:52UCONNAaron McLean 15 Yd pass from David Pindell (Michael Tarbutt Kick)BSU 7–48
33:11BSUAndrew Van Buren 3 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth Kick)BSU 7–55
410:12BSUAkilian Butler 24 Yd pass from Chase Cord (Haden Hoggarth Kick)BSU 7–62
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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] UConn Boise State
Total Yards 193 818
Passing Yards 71 418
Rushing Yards 172 400
First Downs 9 38
Penalties 7-44 7-71
Turnovers 1 0
Time of Possession 21:59 38:01

At Oklahoma State

Boise State at Oklahoma State
1 234Total
No. 17 Broncos 0 7140 21
• No. 24 Cowboys 0 171710 44
Scoring summary
214:20BSUJohn Hightower 31 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth kick)BSU 7–0
212:08OKSTJustice Hill 8 Yd Run (Matt Ammendola kick)Tied 7–7
28:43OKSTTaylor Cornelius 1 Yd Run (Matt Ammendola kick)OKST 7–14
22:12OKSTMatt Ammendola 22 Yd FGOKST 7–17
313:03OKSTMatt Ammendola 48 Yd FGOKST 7–20
39:18BSUA.J. Richardson 34 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth kick)OKST 14–20
36:40OKSTDillon Stoner 32 Yd pass from Taylor Cornelius (Matt Ammendola kick)OKST 14–27
35:11OKSTZa'Carrius Green 13 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Matt Ammendola kick)OKST 14–34
31:30BSUChase Blakley 5 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth Kick)OKST 21–34
411:07OKSTMatt Ammendola 23 Yd FGOKST 21–37
44:16OKSTTaylor Cornelius 6 Yd Run (Matt Ammendola Kick)OKST 21–44
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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 State Oklahoma State
Total Yards 414 442
Passing Yards 380 246
Rushing Yards 34 176
First Downs 23 19
Penalties 5-40 4-25
Turnovers 1 0
Time of Possession 34:34 25:26

At Wyoming

Boise State at Wyoming
1 234Total
• Broncos 7 1737 34
Cowboys 0 077 14
Scoring summary
19:39BSUAlexander Mattison 13 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth kick)BSU 7–0
211:02BSUA.J. Richardson 21 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth Kick)BSU 14–0
25:42BSUKhalil Shakir 2 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth Kick)BSU 21–0
20:35BSUHaden Hoggarth 30 Yd Field GoalBSU 24–0
314:49WYONico Evans 75 Yd Run (Cooper Rothe Kick)BSU 24–7
39:23BSUHaden Hoggarth 33 Yd Field GoalBSU 27–7
46:29BSUJohn Hightower 41 Yd pass from Brett RypienBSU 34–7
45:47WYOJames Price 72 Yd pass from Tyler Vander WaalBSU 34–14
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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 State Wyoming
Total Yards 506 295
Passing Yards 345 214
Rushing Yards 161 81
First Downs 29 11
Penalties 9-71 6-59
Turnovers 0 1
Time of Possession 40:13 19:47

San Diego State

San Diego State at Boise State
1 234Total
• Aztecs 3 1006 19
Broncos 7 006 13
  • 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
Scoring summary
19:14SDSUJohn Baron II 36 Yd Field GoalSDSU 3–0
16:48BSUAlexander Mattison 1 Yd Run (Joel Velazquez Kick)BSU 3–7
213:09SDSUJohn Baron II 41 Yd Field GoalBSU 6–7
24:36SDSUChase Jasmin 2 Yd Run (John Baron II Kick)SDSU 13–7
410:10SDSUJordan Byrd 72 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)SDSU 19–7
43:05BSUAlexander Mattison 1 Yd Run (Joel Velazquez PAT failed)SDSU 19–13
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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 State Boise State
Total Yards 267 229
Passing Yards 113 178
Rushing Yards 154 51
First Downs 9 15
Penalties 8-55 6-52
Turnovers 2 3
Time of Possession 30:52 29:08

At Nevada

Boise State at Nevada
(rivalry)
1 234Total
• Broncos 7 10140 31
Wolf Pack 10 7100 27
  • 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
Scoring summary
111:44NEVRamiz Ahmed 35 Yd Field GoalNEV 0–3
16:25BSUJohn Hightower 88 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth Kick)BSU 7–3
12:17NEVJaxson Kincaide 21 Yd Run (Ramiz Ahmed Kick)NEV 7–10
213:49BSUTyler Horton 99 Yd Interception Return (Haden Hoggarth Kick)BSU 14–10
20:42NEVElijah Cooks 11 Yd pass from Ty Gangi (Ramiz Ahmed Kick)NEV 14–17
20:00BSUHaden Hoggarth 31 Yd Field GoalTied 17–17
310:12BSUCT Thomas 36 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth Kick)BSU 24–17
36:51NEVMcLane Mannix 50 Yd pass from Ty Gangi (Ramiz Ahmed Kick)Tied 24–24
35:37BSUA.J. Richardson 41 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth Kick)BSU 31–24
31:21NEVRamiz Ahmed 28 Yd Field GoalBSU 31–27
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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 State Nevada
Total Yards 506 386
Passing Yards 299 304
Rushing Yards 207 82
First Downs 24 23
Penalties 9-108 4-20
Turnovers 4 3
Time of Possession 35:09 24:51

Colorado State

Colorado State at Boise State
1 234Total
Rams 0 7714 28
• Broncos 21 14714 56
Scoring summary
112:39BSUA.J. Richardson 13 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth kick)BSU 0–7
14:15BSUA.J. Richardson 35 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth Kick)BSU 0–14
10:00BSUKekaula Kaniho 74 Yd Punt Return (Haden Hoggarth Kick)BSU 0–21
20:35BSUAlexander Mattison 3 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth Kick)BSU 0–28
20:24BSUSean Modster 17 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth Kick)BSU 0–35
20:02CSUPreston Williams 47 Yd pass from K.J. Carta-Samuels (Wyatt Bryan Kick)BSU 7–35
36:13CSUWarren Jackson 8 Yd pass from K.J. Carta-Samuels (Wyatt Bryan Kick)BSU 14–35
33:09BSUGarrett Collingham 4 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth Kick)BSU 14–42
411:45BSUSean Modster 25 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth Kick)BSU 14–49
49:01CSUWarren Jackson 10 Yd pass from Collin Hill (Wyatt Bryan Kick)BSU 21–49
48:54BSUAvery Williams 44 Yd Kickoff Return (Haden Hoggarth Kick)BSU 21–56
44:48CSUIzzy Matthews 5 Yd Run (Wyatt Bryan Kick)BSU 28–56
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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 State Boise State
Total Yards 489 472
Passing Yards 373 322
Rushing Yards 116 150
First Downs 27 26
Penalties 7-60 5-40
Turnovers 3 0
Time of Possession 28:42 31:18

At Air Force

Boise State at Air Force
1 234Total
• Broncos 14 141010 48
Falcons 7 2137 38
Scoring summary
112:52BSUJohn Hightower 44 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth Kick)BSU 7–0
19:57AFCole Fagan 17 Yd Run (Jake Koehnke Kick)Tied 7–7
15:56BSUJohn Hightower 18 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth Kick)BSU 14–7
214:56AFMarcus Bennett 20 Yd pass from Isaiah Sanders (Jake Koehnke Kick)Tied 14–14
211:38BSUA.J. Richardson 21 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth Kick)BSU 21–14
29:30AFIsaiah Sanders 5 Yd Run (Jake Koehnke Kick)Tied 21–21
21:12AFAndrew Smith 32 Yd pass from Joseph Saucier (Jake Koehnke Kick)AF 21–28
20:05BSUCT Thomas 35 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth Kick)Tied 28–28
38:22BSUHaden Hoggarth 30 Yd Field GoalBSU 31–28
36:04BSUAlexander Mattison 1 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth Kick)BSU 38–28
30:20AFJake Koehnke 38 Yd Field GoalBSU 38–31
412:14BSUHaden Hoggarth 47 Yd Field Goal (Jake Koehnke Kick)BSU 41–31
45:24AFKadin Remsberg 5 Yd pass from Isaiah Sanders (Jake Koehnke Kick)BSU 41–38
43:21BSUJohn Hightower 61 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth Kick)BSU 48–38


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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 State Air Force
Total Yards 530 443
Passing Yards 409 242
Rushing Yards 121 201
First Downs 26 23
Penalties 1-15 4-25
Turnovers 0 0
Time of Possession 27:09 32:51

BYU

BYU at Boise State
1 234Total
Cougars 0 673 16
• Broncos 14 070 21
  • 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
Scoring summary
19:27BSUAlexander Mattison 1 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth Kick)BSU 0–7
10:54BSUA.J. Richardson 7 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth Kick)BSU 0–14
29:08BYUSkyler Southam 26 Yd Field GoalBSU 3–14
24:58BYUSkyler Southam 43 Yd Field GoalBSU 6–14
39:46BYUZach Wilson 4 Yd Run (Skyler Southam Kick)BSU 13–14
31:44BSUAlexander Mattison 3 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth Kick)BSU 13–21
46:32BYUSkyler Southam 41 Yd Field GoalBSU 16–21
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  • 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] BYU Boise State
Total Yards 388 327
Passing Yards 292 214
Rushing Yards 96 113
First Downs 21 20
Penalties 8-58 7-81
Turnovers 3 2
Time of Possession 27:31 32:29

Fresno State

Fresno State at Boise State
(Battle for the Milk Can)
1 234Total
No. 16 Bulldogs 0 1070 17
• Broncos 3 0714 24
  • 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
Scoring summary
16:37BSUHaden Hoggarth 35 Yd Field GoalBSU 0–3
214:12FRESKeeSean Johnson 3 Yd pass from Marcus McMaryion (Asa Fuller Kick)FRES 7–3
20:00FRESAsa Fuller 47 Yd Field GoalFRES 10–3
311:42FRESRonnie Rivers 1 Yd Run (Asa Fuller Kick)FRES 17–3
35:56BSUAlexander Mattison 7 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth Kick)FRES 17–10
414:57BSUAlexander Mattison 1 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth Kick)Tied 17–17
49:22BSUKhalil Shakir 49 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth Kick)BSU 17–24
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  • 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 State Boise State
Total Yards 390 448
Passing Yards 283 269
Rushing Yards 107 179
First Downs 22 24
Penalties 9-61 4-45
Turnovers 0 1
Time of Possession 25:34 34:26

At New Mexico

Boise State at New Mexico
1 234Total
• No. 23 Broncos 14 10714 45
Lobos 0 707 14
Scoring summary
112:38BSUSean Modster 15 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth Kick)BSU 7–0
12:21BSUSean Modster 16 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth Kick)BSU 14–0
213:07UNMDaevon Vigilant 1 Yd Run (Andrew Shelley Kick)BSU 14–7
29:38BSUDesmond Williams 9 Yd Fumble Return (Haden Hoggarth Kick)BSU 21–7
20:39BSUHaden Hoggarth 34 Yd Field GoalBSU 24–7
311:07BSUSean Modster 5 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth Kick)BSU 31–7
410:50UNMMarcus Hayes 86 Yd Punt Return (Andrew Shelley Kick)BSU 31–14
48:18BSUAlexander Mattison 41 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth Kick)BSU 38–14
41:14BSUAndrew Van Buren 8 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth Kick)BSU 45–14
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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 State New Mexico
Total Yards 449 262
Passing Yards 222 103
Rushing Yards 227 159
First Downs 30 15
Penalties 5-30 4-41
Turnovers 0 3
Time of Possession 30:56 29:04

Utah State

Utah State at Boise State
1 234Total
No. 14 Aggies 7 7010 24
• No. 21 Broncos 7 10313 33
  • 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
Scoring summary
111:14USUJalen Greene 9 Yd pass from Jordan Love (Dominik Eberle Kick)USU 7–0
12:35BSUAlexander Mattison 2 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth Kick)Tied 7–7
214:45BSUHaden Hoggarth 23 Yd Field GoalBSU 7–10
210:09BSUAlexander Mattison 1 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth Kick)BSU 7–17
27:34USURon'quavion Tarver 12 Yd pass from Jordan Love (Dominik Eberle Kick)BSU 14–17
37:09BSUHaden Hoggarth 27 Yd Field GoalBSU 14–20
414:53USUDominik Eberle 45 Yd Field GoalBSU 17–20
47:23BSUGarrett Collingham 1 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)BSU 17–26
43:12USUGerold Bright 83 Yd pass from Jordan Love (Dominik Eberle Kick)BSU 24–26
40:04BSUAlexander Mattison 1 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth Kick)BSU 24–33
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  • 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 State Boise State
Total Yards 425 509
Passing Yards 363 310
Rushing Yards 62 199
First Downs 18 20
Penalties 8-72 7-69
Turnovers 2 0
Time of Possession 17:55 42:05

Fresno State (Mountain West Championship game)

Fresno State at Boise State
(Mountain West Championship Game)
1 234OTTotal
• No. 25 Bulldogs 7 3306 19
No. 19 Broncos 7 0063 16
Scoring summary
19:03FRESMichiah Quick 15 Yd pass from Marcus McMaryion (Asa Fuller Kick)FRES 7–0
11:56BSUSean Modster 10 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth Kick)Tied 7–7
23:20FRESAsa Fuller 44 Yd Field GoalFRES 10–7
311:07FRESAsa Fuller 38 Yd Field GoalFRES 13–7
48:01BSUAlexander Mattison 34 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth PAT blocked)Tied 13–13
OTBSUHaden Hoggarth 23 Yd Field GoalBSU 13–16
OTFRESRonnie Rivers 1 Yd RunFRES 19–16


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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 State Boise State
Total Yards 288 350
Passing Yards 170 125
Rushing Yards 118 225
First Downs 14 22
Penalties 6-50 6-50
Turnovers 2 1
Time of Possession 23:58 36:02

Vs. Boston College (first responder bowl)

Boston College vs. Boise State
(First Responder Bowl)
1 234Total
Eagles - --- 0
No. 23 Broncos - --- 0
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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
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AP222017RVRVRV————RV2321192323
Coaches221917242524RV——RVRV2422202424
CFPNot released——25232225Not 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

Round Pick Player Position NFL club
3 102 Alexander Mattison RB Minnesota Vikings

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