... EARLY-SEASON SCHEDULE: The Broncos’ first four opponents of 2017 have combined to go 13-2 against schools other than Boise State. Troy has reeled o four-straight wins following its season-opening defeat in Boise, including a victory at then-25th-ranked LSU this past weekend. Washington State, which knocked o the Broncos in triple overtime, is 5-0, ranked 11th, and just knocked off then-fi fth-ranked USC in Pullman this past Friday. New Mexico has posted back-to-back victories following its loss to the Broncos, and Virginia (3-1), is coming off a bye.