Rescheduled Men’s Basketball Games

Boise State at Wyoming – Thursday, Feb. 3.
Originally scheduled for Jan. 1

San José State at Utah State – Thursday, Feb. 3.
Originally scheduled for Jan. 1

Wyoming at Fresno State – Sunday, Feb. 6.
Originally scheduled for Jan. 8

Nevada at San Diego State – Sunday, Feb. 6.
Originally scheduled for Jan. 8



The full 2021-22 MW men’s basketball schedule can be found on theMW.com.

BOISE, Idaho – Given the high number of positive cases of COVID-19 on the Boise State University campus and in our surrounding community, concessions sales at all athletic events are being suspended through the end of January.

“Unfortunately, we are seeing a significant number of cases of COVID-19 in the Treasure Valley community,” Boise State Director of Athletics Jeramiah Dickey said. “We are following the lead of our medical experts in helping us determine the best way forward through this pandemic while still hosting fans at our home events.

“Having grace for each other, being patient during frustrating times and following established guidelines will help ensure we are still able to welcome Bronco Nation to all home competitions and provide an elite experience for our student-athletes.”

This temporary suspension impacts the following athletics events:

Saturday, Jan. 22 | Women’s Basketball vs. Colorado State
Tuesday, Jan. 25 | Men’s Basketball vs. Wyoming
Friday, Jan. 28 | Gymnastics vs. Southern Utah

The temporary suspension of concession sales will be reassessed for home events occurring in February.

While no food or beverage will be permitted at seats, water stations will be available throughout the concourse of ExtraMile Arena.

BOISE, Idaho – Former Boise State standout student-athlete and coaching staff member Nate Potter is returning to his alma mater as run game coordinator and tight ends coach, head coach Andy Avalos announced Wednesday.

Potter, selected to the Boise State Athletics Hall of Fame in 2018, had spent the last three seasons (2019-21) at Montana State as tight ends coach, helping to lead the Bobcats to the Football Championship Subdivision title game this past year.

“Nate Potter is one of the young, up-and-coming coaches in our industry,” Avalos said. “It just so happens that he’s also a former Bronco, having spent time here both as a coach and a player, and understands what we’re building. We are looking forward to having him back in the facility and mentoring the next generation of Broncos.”

Potter spent the 2014-17 seasons on the Broncos’ coaching staff, his first as a quality control assistant and his final three as an offensive graduate assistant.

“I want to thank Coach Avalos for giving me the opportunity to come home and give back to the brotherhood that has given so much to me,” Potter said. “I’m looking forward to joining this great staff and working with this program’s incredible players, helping to continue the championship tradition for Bronco Nation.”

In addition to helping to lead Montana State to the FCS Championship Game in 2021, the Bobcats also reached the FCS Playoffs Semifinals during Potter’s debut season in 2019, finishing the season ranked No. 4.

Prior to joining the Bobcats’ staff, Potter spent the 2018 season as the offensive line coach at the College of Idaho. The Yotes finished ranked No. 22 nationally in the NAIA national poll.

Potter joined the Bronco staff following his professional career in the National Football League, where he spent the 2012-13 seasons with the Arizona Cardinals. Potter was drafted by the Cardinals in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL Draft, and went on to appear in 21 games with six starts over two seasons.

Potter, a standout offensive tackle for the Broncos from 2008-11, was a consensus All-American in 2011 when he was selected to the first teams of the Football Writers' Association of America, Yahoo Sports, CBSSports.com and The Sporting News. He joined Ryan Clady (2007) as the only consensus All-Americans in Boise State football history, a list that later added Avery Williams following the 2020 season.

He was named to the All-Mountain West First Team in 2011 after earning consecutive first-team All-Western Athletic Conference honors from 2009-10. Potter was part of the 2009 Fiesta Bowl Champion team and started each of the final 34 games of his Boise State career from 2009-11.

He was also named to the Academic All-America Team in 2011, and in 2010 earned a spot on the ESPN Academic All-America Team.

Potter graduated from Boise State with a degree in history in 2011, and earned his master’s in athletic leadership in 2017.

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BOISE, Idaho – Boise State football assistant coach Kent Riddle is stepping down from his role to spend time with his family before pursuing other opportunities, head coach Andy Avalos announced Tuesday.

“Boise State is a special place to me and it always will be,” Riddle said. “I would like to thank the people at Boise State - the community, staff, administrators and most importantly, the coaches and players - that I’ve had the honor to work with over the years. After over 30 years in college football it is time to step back and see what other opportunities the future holds for my family and I. We are grateful for all the friendships we have made and the relationships we‘ve built throughout the Boise State community. They will be with us forever and I will always be a Bronco. Bleed Blue!”

Riddle had spent 13 seasons as a member of the Bronco Football coaching staff, from 2001-05 and from 2014-21. During the course of his two stints with the Broncos, Riddle mentored the Broncos’ tight ends and running backs and served as special teams coordinator.

“Coach Riddle has mentored several generations of Broncos, making a positive impact on the lives of so many that have come through this program,” Avalos said. “I am appreciative of everything he has given to this program, as are so many others. I wish him the best of luck in the next phase of his life.”

Bronco tight ends accounted for 24 catches, 326 yards receiving and four touchdowns this past season, and in 2020, the position group accounted for 21 percent of the team’s receptions – the highest total in more than a decade.

In his first season back with the Broncos (2014), Riddle oversaw one of the greatest seasons in school history while coaching running backs. Boise State RBs helped contribute to an offense that ranked ninth nationally in scoring (39.7 points per game), and 14th in the NCAA with 494.3 yards per game. The Broncos finished the season 12-2 with a Mountain West title and a Fiesta Bowl victory.

Between stints at Boise State, Riddle coached tight ends and special teams at Colorado (2006-10), North Texas (2011-12) and Arkansas State (2013). North Texas punter Will Atterberry was an all-league performer in 2011 and 2012. At Colorado, Riddle coached a pair of All-Americans in kicker Mason Crosby and punter Matt DiLallo.

During Riddle’s first tour with the Broncos, the Broncos made 73.1 percent of their field goal attempts (68-of-93), finishing in the top 25 nationally each season in kickoff returns and posting top-25 rankings in punt returns each of his last four seasons.

Riddle began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at his alma mater, Oregon State. After two seasons with the Beavers (1993-94), he coached fullbacks at Army (1995-98). He also served as the Black Knights’ recruiting coordinator and coached special teams (1999-2000).

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BOISE, Idaho – The Boise State football team has hired Demario Warren as cornerbacks coach, head coach Andy Avalos announced Wednesday.

Warren had spent the last 14 seasons at Southern Utah, including the final six as head coach, leading the Thunderbirds to their second Big Sky Conference Championship in school history in 2017, and the program’s third all-time appearance in the Football Championship Subdivision Playoffs.

“Demario has gained outstanding experience as an assistant, a coordinator and a head coach, has built outstanding relationships as a recruiter in our region and has a proven track record of building young men of character,” Avalos said. “I am excited to add him to our staff and welcome him to Bronco Nation.”

SUU concluded 2017 ranked No. 13 in the FCS Coaches Poll and No. 14 in the STATS FCS Top 25, the highest rankings in school history. Warren was named AFCA Region 5 Coach of the Year and Co-Coach of the Year in the Big Sky Conference following the season.

Prior to becoming head coach of the T-Birds, Warren spent the 2014-15 seasons as defensive coordinator for SUU, producing one of the top defensive units in the FCS. From 2008-13, Warren served as defensive backs coach.

“I am excited to join the Boise State family, and I am appreciative of Coach Avalos providing this opportunity,” Warren said. “This program has a great tradition, and has been built with great people. I am looking forward to getting to work.”

Southern Utah led the Big Sky Conference with 20 interceptions in 2016, Warren’s first season as head coach, and in 2015, Warren’s final year as defensive coordinator before being promoted to head coach, nine of the T-Birds’ 11 defensive starters earned All-Big Sky honors as Southern Utah led the nation in turnover margin en route to the first Big Sky Championship in school history.

In 2011, with Warren mentoring SUU’s defensive backs, the Thunderbirds concluded the season ranked 19th nationally in pass defense (178.18).

Warren initially joined the Southern Utah staff as a running backs coach, but made the move to defense during spring of 2008.

He began his career at UC Davis, where he was a three-year letterwinner at running back before injuries cut short his playing career during his senior season. A native of Fairfield, Calif., Warren prepped at Fairfield High School, where he was a four-sport letterman.

He earned his bachelor's degree in African-American studies from UC Davis and went on to earn his master's of business administration.

Warren and his wife, Amanda, are the parents of four children - Demario, Jr., Jazelle, Daylee and Lennox.

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BOISE, Idaho – The Boise State football team has added Jason Cvercko (suh-VUHR-ko) as director of recruiting operations, head coach Andy Avalos announced Thursday.

Cvercko had spent the last two seasons at Washington State, serving as the chief of staff.

“Jason brings with him a wealth of knowledge in helping to run and operate a football program, and understands that the lifeblood of a program’s success starts and ends with recruiting,” Avalos said. “Every program he has been involved with has found success, and that is a direct result of his ability to assist coaching staffs with identifying talented student-athletes that fit the cultures of the teams he has worked with. We are very fortunate to have him joining the Bronco family.”

While with the Cougars, Cvercko reported directly to the head coach and was responsible for all logistics related to operations and recruiting. He implemented Wazzu’s entire recruiting system utilized by the coaching staff and oversaw all facets of the recruiting department.

“I am extremely grateful to Coach Avalos and his staff for giving me this opportunity,” Cvercko said. “Having previously worked in the Mountain West, I had always held Boise State in high regard. The Broncos have been the standard for a long time, and I am looking forward to helping continue that tradition well into the future.”

Cvercko also served as the football program’s liaison to campus and other areas of athletics, and represented the program on all Pac-12 football meetings. He also oversaw the Cougars’ football budget, coordinated all team travel and served as the team’s pro liaison.

Prior to joining the Cougars’ staff, Cvercko spent the 2016-19 seasons at Hawaii, including the final two as chief of staff. His first two seasons were spent as director of recruiting and retention.

Cvercko made the move to Hawaii after spending the 2015 season as the coordinator of recruiting operations at Nevada. Prior to Nevada, Cvercko served as the director of football operations at Stony Brook for three years (2012-14). Cvercko also worked at Massachusetts in 2011 as a recruiting and operations assistant, and at Connecticut from 2009-11 as a recruiting intern.

Cvercko graduated from UConn with his bachelor’s degree in sport management in 2011.

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SAN DIEGO STATE AT NEW MEXICO MEN’S BASKETBALL GAME POSTPONED; LOBOS TO HOST BOISE STATE

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Due to COVID-19-related concerns within the San Diego State men’s basketball program, the game between the Aztecs and New Mexico, scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 15 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has been postponed.

The Lobos will now host Boise State on Saturday, Jan. 15 at 3:30 p.m. MT on FS1. The Broncos were originally scheduled to visit The Pit on Tuesday, Feb. 8.

If the SDSU at UNM game cannot be rescheduled, it will be declared a no contest.

Bhonapha Returns to Broncos as Associate Head Coach


BOISE, Idaho – Former Boise State assistant Keith Bhonapha will return to the Broncos as associate head coach and running backs coach, head coach Andy Avalos announced Friday.

Bhonapha previously coached running backs at Boise State from 2009-13 before leaving for the University of Washington with former head coach Chris Petersen. He spent the last eight seasons (2014-21) working with the Huskies’ running backs.

“Coach Bhonapha has both the experience and knowledge that comes with building and growing programs, and his work developing running backs speaks for itself,” Avalos said. “I am excited to bring him back to a place that he helped build, and am looking forward to him assisting us in taking this program to the next level.”

In addition to spending his last 13 seasons working with running backs, Bhonapha served as recruiting coordinator for the Broncos from 2011-13 and for the Huskies from 2014-19. He also served as the University of Washington’s special teams coordinator in 2021.

“During my last eight seasons at UW I watched Boise State from afar,” Bhonapha said. “I started my career at Boise State and it holds a special place in my heart. I’m juiced to return to one of the greatest cities in the country to help Coach Avalos and the staff continue to build upon a foundation that Bronco Nation can be proud of.”

While at Boise State, Bhonapha mentored five-consecutive 1,000-yards rushers, including Jay Ajayi in 2013 (1,425 yards), D.J. Harper in 2012 (1,137), Doug Martin in 2010 (1,260) and 2011 (1,299) and Jeremy Avery in 2009 (1,151).

Ajayi, a fifth-round selection of the Miami Dolphins in the 2015 National Football League Draft, would go on to win Super Bowl LII with the Philadelphia Eagles. Martin was a first-round selection of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2012. Both Ajayi (2016) and Martin (2012 and 2015) were named to the Pro Bowl, and Martin added first-team All-Pro honors in 2015.

While at UW, Bhonapha mentored Myles Gaskin, who completed his Husky career as the most prolific rusher and scorer in school history. Gaskin concluded his career as just the 10th student-athlete in Football Bowl Subdivision history – and the first in the Pac-12 – to rush for 1,000 yards in four-straight seasons. He was also just the second player to eclipse 1,200 yards rushing in four-straight years, joining College Football Hall of Famer Ron Dayne.

Following the departure of Gaskin to the NFL as a seventh-round selection of the Miami Dolphins, Bhonapha coached Salvon Ahmed, who made it five-straight seasons for the Huskies with a 1,000-yard rusher (1,020).

Running backs have surpassed 1,000 yards rushing in 10 of Bhonapha’s 13 seasons mentoring the position.

He also saw immense success as a recruiting coordinator, helping both the Broncos and Huskies to some of their highest-ranked recruiting classes in school history.

Prior to serving as the Broncos’ running backs coach, Bhonapha also spent the 2006-08 seasons as the director of football operations.

A four-year letterman at Hawai'i, Bhonapha began his coaching career at his alma mater in 2003, working with defensive backs and special teams.

He earned a bachelor's degree in liberal studies (with a focus on criminology) in 2003, and a master's in public administration in 2005, both at Hawai’i.

Bhonapha and his wife Julia have four children - Isaiah, Emery, Odin and Ellison.

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BOISE, Idaho – Boise State running backs coach and player development director Winston Venable is stepping down from his position to pursue other opportunities, head coach Andy Avalos announced Thursday.

“Winston is one of the greatest players to suit up for Boise State, and has done a tremendous job of mentoring not only our running backs, but every young man that has chosen to play for the Broncos over the last several years,” Avalos said. “Although he is leaving his current role, he will always be part of this brotherhood and I know he will find a way to continue to impact our student-athletes.”

Venable completed his second season as running backs coach in 2021, and had served as the Broncos’ player development director from 2018-19 and in 2021.

Venable starred at linebacker at Boise State during the 2009-10 seasons. In his debut campaign with the Broncos, his interception in the final minute sealed a 17-10 victory over TCU in the Fiesta Bowl.

“I will be forever grateful for the opportunity to come back and impact a program that helped shape who I am today,” Venable said. “The lessons I learned from being a Bronco – as a coach, staff member and student-athlete – will be with me for the rest of my life.

“This program is in great hands with Coach Avalos, and I am excited to see the Broncos continue to win championships and compete amongst the elite teams in college football.”

A two-time All-Western Athletic Conference selection, Venable signed a free agent contract with the Chicago Bears following his Boise State career. He played in the Canadian Football League with the Montreal Alouettes from 2012-16, where he was named a CFL All-Star in 2015.

Venable was named to Boise State’s All-Blue Team, a celebration of the greatest players to hit The Blue during its first 30 years. Following his professional playing career, he returned to Boise State and earned his bachelor’s degree in communication in 2017.

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo – Boise State forward Tyson Degenhart was named the Mountain West Freshman of the Week for the third consecutive week, the league announced Monday. Degenhart scored nine of his 11 points in the second half of Boise State’s neutral-site win against Washington State, Wednesday at Spokane Arena.

Degenhart joins Air Force’s Ethan Taylor as three-time award winners this year. Taylor won the three MW Freshman of the Week honors prior to Degenhart’s streak starting. San Jose State’s Alvaro Cardenas won the first award of the year.

Against the Cougars, Degenhart delivered down the stretch. He made a pair of free throws with 3:14 left to give Boise State a 44-42 advantage, a lead it did not surrender. Degenhart made sure of that, hitting a three-pointer with 2:05 left to push the Bronco lead to four. Playing in front of hundreds of family and friends, the Spokane native logged a career-high 38 minutes and led Boise State in rebounding with six boards.

The Broncos went on to a 58-52 victory against a Washington State team that is ranked in the top 50 at KenPom.com, the highest-rated win for the Broncos this season and by any Mountain West team last week.

It was Boise State’s second win against a power five conference opponent this season, after beating Ole Miss, Nov. 21, at the Charleston Classic. Degenhart had eight points off the bench against the Rebels, including seven straight to start Boise State’s decisive second-half run in that game. This is the second time in program history Boise State has beaten two power five schools in the same season (2013-14).

Degenhart has started the last seven games for Boise State, scoring in double figures in each. As a starter, he is playing 32.8 minutes per game and averaging 14.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 56.7 percent from the floor, 52 percent from three-point range and 70 percent at the free throw line.

Boise State opens Mountain West play Dec. 28, at home against Fresno state. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. MT at ExtraMile Arena.

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BOISE, Idaho - In consultation with its medical staff, in addition to campus and public health officials, Boise State football has shut down all team activities as a result of COVID-19 protocols, therefore will be unable to compete in the 2021 Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl, Bronco Athletics announced Monday.

“We feel for the young men in our program who were very much looking forward to closing out their season, and for some, their football careers,” director of athletics Jeramiah Dickey said. “I would personally like to thank Kym Adair and her team at the Arizona Bowl for putting together a first-class student-athlete and fan experience that we are extremely disappointed to miss.”

BOISE, Idaho – Boise State University President Dr. Marlene Tromp has been appointed to the NCAA Division I Board of Directors as the Mountain West representative, the league office announced Thursday.

The Board of Directors is the top governing body for Division I, responsible for strategy and policy, and overseeing legislation and management of the division.

“Boise State is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference,” Dr. Tromp said. “Our Broncos have made their mark on the national stage, and I am thrilled to participate in the national conversation about college athletics. It is an honor to represent our conference in this role.”

The board has 24 members, and Tromp is one of only 20 university presidents and chancellors on the board nationwide, and the only representative from Idaho. The board includes one president or chancellor from each conference in the Football Bowl Subdivision and 10 rotating seats among the remaining 22 conferences. The board also includes one athletic director, one faculty athletic representative, one senior woman administrator and one student-athlete.

“The Mountain West is pleased to have Boise State President Marlene Tromp represent the Conference on the NCAA Division I Board of Directors at this pivotal moment in the history of intercollegiate athletics,” said MW Commissioner Craig Thompson. “Working in concert with her fellow league presidents and the Conference staff, she will articulate and advance the Mountain West’s point of view.”

The Board of Directors focuses on strategic topics in college sports and their relationship to higher education, monitors legislation to ensure it does not conflict with policies and goals, reviews and approves policies and procedures governing the infractions program, approves an annual budget, adopts legislation when significant values are at stake or an issue requires fast action that does not allow use of the regular legislative process and collaborates with NCAA staff on how the national office can best serve Division I members.

Beginning on Jan. 1, 2022, Dr. Tromp will serve on the Board of Directors for four years, through August 2026.

“I have been appreciative of Dr. Tromp’s leadership since my arrival at Boise State, and know that she will do an amazing job helping to lead the efforts of our industry’s national organization,” director of athletics Jeramiah Dickey said. “These are historic times in collegiate athletics, and I am excited for the impact she will have on the future of all institutions at our level while representing the Broncos and the Mountain West.”

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So far Boise has signed 20 of there 21 verbal commits today on the first day of the early signing period. The only unsigned verbal is Ka'eo Akana a 3 star defensive end from Honolulu HI ... and its still early in Hawaii.

Two new commits this morning in Peirce Strachan and Braxton Fely

The Broncos also signed two transfers with Cade Beresford from Washington State and George Tarlas from Weber State.

BOISE, Idaho – Boise State football head coach Andy Avalos, wife Summer and daughters Paityn and Paige announced the inaugural Avalos Family Christmas Drive, an initiative to bring shoes and warm coats to Treasure Valley youth in need during the winter months, the family announced Sunday.

“Our family has felt incredibly loved and supported by Bronco Nation over the years,” Andy and Summer Avalos said. “We talk as a family often about the importance of giving back. Our daughters, Paityn and Paige, have felt the joy of giving and are always looking for ways to show kindness to others. We are so excited to launch this annual Christmas Drive with the help of our entire Bronco Family."

The Boise State football team will host multiple opportunities for dropping off new or gently-used coats and shoes:

Dec. 14 | 6-7 p.m.
In advance of the Boise State men’s basketball team’s game against Santa Clara, members of the Bronco football team will be collecting items at each entrance to ExtraMile Arena. Tickets to the game will be available for $5 for anyone donating items to the drive.

Dec. 16 | 6-8:30 p.m.
Coach Avalos and members of the Boise State football team will be at the open patio of the food pavilion located at the Village at Meridian from 7:15-8:15 p.m., collecting items, signing autographs and taking pictures with fans. Buster and members of the Boise State Spirit Squad will be on-site from 6-7:15 p.m.

Dec. 20 | 4:30-5:30 p.m.
In advance of the Boise State women’s basketball team’s game against Warner Pacific, members of the Bronco football team will be collecting items at each entrance to ExtraMile Arena. Free tickets will be available for anyone donating items to the drive.

Additionally, donations will be accepted at the Allen Noble Hall of Fame, located at the southwest corner of Albertsons Stadium, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Dec. 13-17.

The Avalos family and the Boise State football team will deliver all donated items to the Ronald McDonald House and Idaho Youth Ranch at a team event scheduled for Dec. 21.

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BOISE, Idaho – Boise State Athletics is launching Experience Blue, a Bronco Football Fan Experience Committee, director of athletics Jeramiah Dickey announced Monday.

In an effort to further engage with Bronco Nation, and to enhance the holistic gameday experience in Albertsons Stadium, the committee will host quarterly meetings with athletics staff members in advance of the 2022 season. The committee will focus its efforts on the pregame fan experience, the in-game fan experience and concessions.

“Albertsons Stadium has proven to be one of the most difficult venues for opponents in the country, and that is a direct result of Bronco Nation and the impact it can have on a game,” Dickey said. “We want to make sure our fans have the best experience possible while cheering on the Broncos, with no regard for kick time, day of the week or opponent.

“We sought input from attendees throughout the course of this last season, and now we want to bring Bronco Nation into our planning process as we seek to take the environment surrounding our games to the next level.”

Applications for the committee will be accepted until the Broncos’ appearance in the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl, Dec 31. To submit an application for inclusion on the committee, CLICK HERE.

Accepted applicants for Experience Blue will be notified in January.

In order to be eligible for Experience Blue, fans must have attended at least one game during the 2021 season. Preference will be given to fans with BAA membership and/or season ticket holder status.

Bronco Athletics will announce additional elements in each of the three areas of the committee’s focus leading into the 2022 season.

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BOISE, Idaho - Boise State Athletics and the Bronco Athletic Association met its 2021 goal of reaching 100 Lyle Smith Society members a month early, director of athletics Jeramiah Dickey announced Thursday. Dickey and his family became the philanthropic giving society's 100th member by completing a pledge.

"I am incredibly appreciative of the generosity of our supporters, and the impact they are committed to making on the experiences of our student-athletes," Dickey said. "I am also proud of the efforts of our BAA staff, who have done a remarkable job of building relationships and telling our story. Hitting 100 Lyle Smith Society members is an amazing accomplishment, and we have already begun the process of recruiting the next 100.

"Unrealistic expectations lead to epic results, and we are going to continue to push as we position Bronco Athletics for the future. Elizabeth and I joined because Bronco student-athletes are important to us, and it is going to take a team to build the long-term vision we want for Boise State. We are living out - in action - what we are asking for from Bronco Nation."

The Lyle Smith Society, launched by the BAA last December, has brought in more than $10 million in gifts and pledges over the next five years. Boise State Athletics has set a new goal of reaching 200 Lyle Smith Society members by December 31, 2023.

Of the 100 members, 55 are first-time major gift donors to Bronco Athletics. Donors contributed to 17 different funds, benefiting all 18 Bronco sport programs and each of the more than 350 Boise State student-athletes.

Lyle Smith Society membership begins with a minimum pledge of $25,000 over a five-year period or donating an annual cash gift of $25,000 or more.

Named after the iconic, longtime Boise State football coach and administrator, the Lyle Smith Society is a leadership giving society to support Boise State Athletics. The purpose of the society is to increase philanthropic revenues, providing consistent funding for scholarships, operational needs and capital projects. Members of the Lyle Smith Society enjoy unique stewardship opportunities and benefits based on giving level, while maintaining the flexibility to designate each gift to the fund of their choice.

For those that are interested in learning more or in making a commitment to the Lyle Smith Society contact the Bronco Athletic Association at (208) 426-3556 or baa@boistestate.edu.

Contributions from Lyle Smith Society members can be applied to funds including, but not limited to, the following, which have been established as priorities by Boise State Athletics:

Bronco Nation Fund
The Bronco Nation fund is the lifeblood of support for Bronco student-athletes and is the most popular method for Bronco fans to show their pride and play a part in the success of Boise State Athletics. All gifts to the Bronco Nation fund go toward student-athlete scholarships on an annual basis.

Capital Projects
Capital projects have the ability to support the student-athlete experience by enhancing or constructing facilities to better position our programs for competitive success. Capital gifts may build new facilities, enhance locker rooms, team meeting spaces and day-to-day facilities, while also building the brand of Boise State Athletics.

Women's Sports Fund
The Women's Sports Fund provides vital operational support to all women's sports at Boise State.

Sports Enhancement Funds
Sport enhancement funds allow Bronco fans to give to individual teams and help support their specific goals and needs.

Endowments
Endowments can be established for scholarships, coaches' positions and program operational needs. Donors with existing endowments may also qualify for the Lyle Smith Society by committing to a $25,000+ gift over five years to their existing endowment.

BroncoLife
The BroncoLife program is a department-wide commitment to focus on the whole person and emphasizes the transition to college, personal development and planning for a career.

Sports Performance, Health and Wellness
Investment in the sports performance, health and wellness of Bronco student-athletes encompasses the areas of sports performance, nutrition, mental health and sports medicine.

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Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Postponed

BOISE, Idaho – Boise State Athletics has postponed its 2020 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, the department announced Friday.

“Our goal is to provide inductees and their guests with the appropriate level of recognition and experience they deserve,” director of athletics Jeramiah Dickey said. “Current conditions do not allow for us to do so at this time.

“Our inductees are aware and we will keep everyone posted as we define future scheduling opportunities for this event.”

The 2020 Boise State Athletics Hall of Fame Class was initially announced in February of 2020, and the induction ceremony was slated to be held during the 2020 football season before it was postponed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In June of 2020, Boise State announced it would postpone the event.

A year later, in June of 2021, the department announced its return, and set the event for Oct. 15, the night before the Broncos’ game against Air Force.

Future details regarding the enshrinement of the 2020 Hall of Fame Class will come at a later date.

The 2020 Hall of Fame Class includes Emma Bates (women's track & field), Gene Bleymaier (former director of athletics), Ben Cherrington (wrestling), Kurt Felix (men's track & field), Korey Hall (football) and Luke Shields (men's tennis).

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Please find below a statement from Boise State Director of Athletics Jeramiah Dickey:

“I have consistently stated since arriving at Boise State that our institution is a proud member of the Mountain West, but we will always do our due diligence in regards to what is best for our department and University. While our on-field successes and positive trajectory of the University have created opportunities for us, we remain committed to the Mountain West.

We will continue to work closely with our fellow members to strengthen and enhance the league as the landscape of intercollegiate athletics continues to evolve.

Boise State is committed to excellence in all aspects of our University, including our athletics programs, and our commitment to - and investment in - our student-athletes, coaches and staff will only grow stronger.

We will not rest on our past successes. We will continue to build upon them in order to achieve epic results.”

BOISE, Idaho - In response to feedback received after the first two home football games and in an effort to best serve fans, Boise State Athletics is introducing the option to pre-purchase adult beverage vouchers for use at select adult beverage kiosks on the Albertsons Stadium concourses, Dechevrieux Field and the new Bronco Alley on the east side of the stadium, director of athletics Jeramiah Dickey announced Wednesday.


Prepaid vouchers can be purchased starting now and will be available until stadium gates open prior to each game.
Fans can expedite their concessions experience in five easy steps:

1. Purchase adult beverage vouchers prior to stadium gates opening each game.
2. Receive your confirmation email, and login to your Ticketmaster account associated with the email used to purchase prepaid vouchers.
3. In the account, select the ‘my events’ tab. Download your voucher(s) to your mobile device's wallet (no print at home options are available).
4. Present voucher(s) to staff at clearly marked Grab & Go lines.
5. Select desired beverages and get back to the game.

Fans must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid wristband to redeem a voucher. There is no limit on the number of vouchers that can be purchased, but only two beverages per person may be redeemed at once. All major credit cards are accepted.
Unused vouchers carry over from game to game throughout the 2021 season. No refunds on vouchers are offered once purchased. Remaining vouchers may be used as ticket account credit at the end of the 2021 season. Not redeemable for ticketing credit during the season.
Wristbands will now be available at Dechevrieux Field and at all concessions lines, in addition to the wristband stations available on the concourse until kickoff. Previously, wristbands were not provided at all concessions lines and the adjustment was made in an effort to limit confusion and reduce friction points for fans.
Answers to frequently asked questions about the prepaid vouchers are available at broncosports.com/vouchers.

Here is the latest depth chart for Friday night's game against UTEP.

Here is an updated depth chart for Boise State's game today against UCF.

Lexus Williams Returns as Assistant to the Head Coach

BOISE, Idaho - Former Boise State men’s basketball standout Lexus Williams has joined the Broncos’ staff as the assistant to the head coach, a newly-created position, head coach Leon Rice announced Wednesday. Williams will work with men’s basketball student-athletes to mentor them in their journey through college and beyond, including academic guidance, career development and personal brand building. He will also serve as the liaison between Rice and department staff.



“Having coached Lexus as a player, I always felt like he had a natural ability to lead,” Rice said. “He will be a terrific mentor for the young men who come through our program. This was a much-needed position and Lexus’ leadership qualities and work ethic will be a great addition to not only our program, but our entire athletic department. I want to thank Jeramiah (Dickey) and our administration for sharing that vision and making this possible.”



“I look forward to being back in the community and being around people who invested in me,” Williams said. “I’m forever indebted to coach Rice and the rest of this staff. He’s been trying to get me back since I left and I can’t wait to get started. There are a lot of new faces at Boise State, but the energy and momentum of this department is something I want to be a part of and help move forward. Whatever is needed, I will help get it done.”



Williams played one season for the Broncos as a graduate transfer from Valparaiso. He started all 32 games in 2017-18, earning honorable mention All-Mountain West accolades and helping the Broncos to a berth in the National Invitation Tournament.



The Chicago native was drafted by the Texas Legends in the second round of the NBA G League Draft, beginning an 18-month stint in the professional ranks before the COVID-19 pandemic. Williams spent the last 18 months working as an accountant for real estate firm Jones Lang LaSalle. Finding his way back to a career in basketball was always the goal, a realization that helped him arrive at Boise State the first time.



“I’m excited to embark on this journey right back where it really started,” Williams said. “I originally came to Boise State to get a master’s degree that could help propel me into a career in athletic administration. It’s not something I did just to check a box. Boise State’s master’s of athletic leadership program prepared me for this. To be using that graduate degree to advance the university that I earned it from is special.”



Williams’ tenure as a Bronco student-athlete left a lasting impression – no memory more indelible than his game-winning halfcourt shot at Oregon – because of his ability to connect with everyone who touched the program, on and off the court. In his new role, Williams will continue to lean on and hone his leadership abilities as a bridge builder for all facets of the program.



Williams will focus on connecting the student-athletes, the coaching staff and athletic administration. In his mentorship capacity, Williams will assist men’s basketball student-athletes with transitioning to college; nurturing a mindset that maximizes their potential on and off the court; and preparing them for life after sports through prioritizing academics and pursuing passions.