The 2018 Boise State Broncos football team represented

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during the

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. This season was the Broncos' 82nd season overall, fifth under head coach

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, eighth as a member of the

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and sixth within the Mountain Division. The Broncos played their home games at

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. 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

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. They were invited to the

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against

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. 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

Mountain West media days

During the Mountain West media days held July 24–25 at the

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on the

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, the Broncos were unanimously predicted as favorites to win the Mountain Division title.

Media poll

Preseason All-Mountain West Team

The Broncos had eight players selected to the preseason all-Mountain West team. Quarterback

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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

– QB Alexander Mattison – RB

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– OL

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– OL Defense David Moa – DL

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– DL Tyler Horton – DB Specialists Avery Williams – KR/PR

Schedule

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Roster

Game summaries

At Troy

* Passing leaders:

(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. Horton was also named the

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National Defensive Player of the Week.

UConn

* 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. The previous record was 742 set against

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. Quarterback Brett Rypien was named Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week.

At Oklahoma State

* Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 39–56, 380 YDS, 3 TD;

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(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;

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(OKST): 5 REC, 105 YDS.

At Wyoming

* 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.

San Diego State

* 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.

At Nevada

* 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.

Colorado State

* 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.

At Air Force

* 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.

BYU

* Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 23–35, 214 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT;

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(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.

Fresno State

* 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;

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(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

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of San Diego State in 2011. He also broke the Mountain West career completions record, also previously held by Lindley, and now has 981 career completions.

At New Mexico

* 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.

Utah State

* Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 23–32, 310 YDS, 1 TD;

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(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. He also added 3 catches for 12 yards.

Fresno State (Mountain West Championship game)

* 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.

Vs. Boston College (First Responder Bowl)

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.

Rankings

Post-season awards

Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year

– Sr. QB

Mountain West first team

''Offense'' Brett Rypien – Sr. QB Alexander Mattison – Jr. RB

– So. OL

– Jr. OL ''Defense''

– 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:

Players drafted into the NFL

References

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