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Sources: NCAA overturns targeting call on Boise State's Alexander Teubner
BOISE, Idaho — The NCAA has overturned a targeting call against sixth-year safety Alexander Teubner from Boise State's 37-34 loss to No. 7 Oregon, per sources. Teubner was ejected early in the second half Saturday for a hit on quarterback Dillon Gabriel after officials reviewed the play and deemed it targeting. The controversial call came on a first down at Oregon's 22-yard line.
2024 Boise State football roster: New numbers, position changes and more
BOISE, Idaho — First-year Boise State head football coach Spencer Danielson revealed the 2024 roster on Wednesday. With 114 players currently in the program, the Broncos added 36 new faces throughout the offseason. Danielson signed 20 true freshmen along with 16 more players out of the transfer portal. The evolving rules of college football present several challenges to roster building, but the Broncos have managed to balance out their roster by class once again.
Boise State's Jeanty, Hassanein claim preseason Mountain West player of the year honors
BOISE, Idaho — Expectations for the defending champions heightened Wednesday as Boise State football was picked to finish atop the Mountain West and nearly swept the league's preseason individual awards. Ashton Jeanty claimed Offensive Player of the Year and Ahmed Hassanein earned co-Defensive Player of the Year, with seven Broncos landing on the preseason All-Mountain West list. The poll and all-conference selections were released Wednesday as part of media days in Las Vegas.
Ballot breakdown: Tust's preseason All-Mountain West offensive selections
BOISE, Idaho — KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust voted in the Mountain West Preseason Media Poll for the 13th consecutive season this week. Here is a look at his offensive ballot, which includes his picks for all-conference quarterback (1), running back (2), wide receiver (3), tight end (1) and offensive line (5).
Boise State alum Marisa Howard qualifies for 2024 Paris Olympics
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Boise State grad Marisa Howard qualifies for 2024 Paris Olympics
BOISE, Idaho — Former Boise State All-American Marisa Howard is headed to the 2024 Paris Games after finishing third Thursday night in the women's 3,000-meter steeplechase final at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials. Howard ran a personal-best time of 9:07.14 to claim one of three spots on Team USA, joining Valerie Constien and Courtney Wayment on the podium in Eugene following a memorable final quarter-lap.
Boise State alum Marisa Howard qualifies for 2024 Paris Olympics
Originally published June 28 on KTVB.COM. EUGENE, Ore. — Former Boise State All-American Marisa Howard is headed to the 2024 Paris Games after finishing third Thursday night in the women's 3,000-meter steeplechase final at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials. Howard ran a personal-best time of 9:07.14 to claim one of three spots on Team USA, joining Valerie Constien and Courtney Wayment on the podium in Eugene, Oregon, following a memorable final quarter-lap.
Team Idaho trio looks to qualify for Paris in finals of US Olympic track trials
BOISE, Idaho — Two Idahoans and a Boise State University graduate are on the brink of representing the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics after three days of competition at the U.S. Olympic track & field trials. Borah High School graduate Nathan Green is one of 12 athletes on the start list for the men's 1,500-meter final at 6:47 p.m. MT Monday. Green looks to punch his ticket to Paris live on NBC and Peacock after surviving the first round and semifinals.
Boise State adds to 2025 recruiting class ahead of weekend official visits
BOISE, Idaho โ Boise State football looks to add to its 2025 recruiting class this weekend as a group of high school prospects take to the City of Trees on official visits. Head coach Spencer Danielson and staff are set to host six rising seniors, including three-star wide receiver Quinton Brown, who became the Broncos' first commitment of the class on April 7. Mid-summer visitors often look to make their decision prior to the start of their final prep campaign.
Boise State reveals new details, timeline for North End Zone Project
BOISE, Idaho — Boise State Athletics on Wednesday unveiled new details and a timeline for its North End Zone Project at Albertsons Stadium, which is expected to cost around $65 million. The design process for the North End Zone Project is nearing its final phase of development, and upon final approvals, Boise State plans to break ground in January 2025. Construction is estimated to last 16 months, with an anticipated completion of August 2026.
Boise State lands former Arizona big man Dylan Anderson
BOISE, Idaho — Boise State men's basketball landed former Arizona big man Dylan Anderson out of the transfer portal on Thursday, its second addition in as many days. The 7-foot, 240-pound center played in 15 games as a true freshman before redshirting last season. Anderson held offers from Gonzaga, Kansas, Michigan, North Carolina and others coming out of high school as a four-star recruit. Anderson is a big get for the Broncos – literally – with three years of eligibility remaining.
Boise State basketball adds NAIA All-American forward Javan Buchanan
BOISE, Idaho — Boise State men's basketball signed a talented transfer on Wednesday in former Indiana Wesleyan standout and 6-foot-7 forward Javan Buchanan. Buchanan was named to the NAIA All-American first team this past season after averaging 20.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per season. The Indiana native shot 51.9% from the field and 35.0% from the three-point line. The newest Bronco has two years of eligibility remaining and has never redshirted.
Bryan Harsin on his future and the current state of college football on Apple Podcasts
Bryan Harsin on his future and the current state of college football
Sources: Boise State guard Chibuzo Agbo plans to enter transfer portal
BOISE, Idaho — Boise State senior guard Chibuzo Agbo plans to enter the transfer portal, sources confirmed to KTVB on Thursday. Agbo averaged a career-best 13.7 points per game this past season, second only to Tyson Degenhart, while shooting 40.9% from the 3-point line and 45.2% from the field. The 6-foot-7, 225-pound guard led the team with 76 made 3-pointers and started in all 33 of Boise State's games.
Boise State basketball gets Alvaro Cardenas out of the transfer portal
BOISE, Idaho — The Boise State men's basketball team landed its first high-impact transfer portal player of 2024 on Wednesday with the addition of former San Jose State guard Alvaro Cardenas. Cardenas entered the portal on March 20, just days after the Spartans wrapped up a 9-23 season, which included an opening round exit at the Mountain West Tournament.
Boise State's Chibuzo Agbo declares for NBA Draft, maintains college eligibility
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Young will enter transfer portal; considers joining Boise State football program
BOISE, Idaho — Boise State sophomore guard Kobe Young will enter the transfer portal and entertain the idea of joining the Bronco football team, he confirmed to KTVB on Tuesday. Young still wants to pursue playing college basketball, but if the Boise State football program has a spot for him, he would consider staying in Boise, a place he really enjoys living. Young was seen at spring practice last week observing from the sideline.
Tust unveils All-Mountain West men's basketball awards ballot
BOISE, Idaho — Mountain West coaches decide the official postseason honors each season, but media members throughout the league organize their own awards, with each market getting a single collective vote. While the ballot below doesn’t necessarily match what the Boise media contingency submitted, these were my suggestions for Mountain West postseason honors. The most difficult decision for me was putting Nevada senior guard Jarod Lucas on my All-Mountain West second team.
The Tust AP Top 25: Three Mountain West teams are ranked
BOISE, Idaho — The best time of the year is almost here, where games actually decide who the best teams in college basketball are, rather than Associated Press voters doing their best to guess and offer perspective. One notable thing about my personal AP Top 25 ballot this week: The top five teams are all from different conferences, something you would likely never see in college football at this point in the season. Here is how my ballot breaks down this week...
Sources: Dirk Koetter returning to Boise State as offensive coordinator
BOISE, Idaho — Former Boise State and NFL head coach Dirk Koetter is returning to serve as the Broncos' offensive coordinator for the 2024 campaign, multiple sources confirmed to KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust on Tuesday. Koetter is getting a one-year deal and rejoins the program following Bush Hamdan's departure to lead the offense and coach quarterbacks at Kentucky roughly two weeks ago. Boise State is set to begin spring practice on March 11, with its annual spring scrimmage on April 20.
Life and basketball with Tyson Degenhart on Apple Podcasts
KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust was joined by Boise State's leading scorer and all-conference forward Tyson Degenhart on Jay's Sports Bar this week. For the sixth-straight time, Degenhart led the Broncos in scoring with 22 points on 80% shooting from the field in a 92-72 win over Wyoming. He's averaging 16.6 points and 5.7 rebounds this season. Today we discuss: • Is Degenhart the Boise State men's basketball version of Kellen Moore?
Cooper to leave Boise State football staff
BOISE, Idaho — One day after securing the highest-rated recruiting class ever by any current member of the Mountain West, Boise State will have to replace a key contributor to that historic effort. Deontrae Cooper, coordinator of recruiting relations and player personnel, told KTVB on Thursday night he is leaving Boise State football staff after two seasons for a similar role at a Power 5 program.
Cooper to leave Boise State football staff
BOISE, Idaho — One day after securing the highest-rated recruiting class ever by any current member of the Mountain West, Boise State will have to replace a contributor to that historic effort. Deontrae Cooper, coordinator of recruiting relations and player personnel, confirmed to KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust on Thursday night he is leaving the Boise State football staff after two seasons for a similar role at a Power 5 program.
Sources: Former 5-star recruit, Texas A&M wide receiver commits to Boise State
BOISE, Idaho — Boise State received a commitment on Wednesday from former five-star wide receiver and the nation's No. 1 JUCO prospect Chris Marshall, sources told KTVB. Marshall spent the past season at Kilgore College in Texas, where he turned 21 grabs into 449 yards and five touchdowns in six games. His college career began in 2022 at Texas A&M after graduating from Fort Bend Marshall High School.
Sources: Former 5-star prospect, Texas A&M wide receiver commits to Boise State
BOISE, Idaho — Boise State received a commitment on Wednesday from former five-star wide receiver and the nation's No. 1 JUCO prospect Chris Marshall, sources told KTVB. Marshall spent the past season at Kilgore College in Texas, where he turned 21 grabs into 449 yards and five touchdowns in six games. His college career began in 2022 at Texas A&M after graduating from Fort Bend Marshall High School.
Sources: Stacy Collins returning to Boise State after two seasons at Penn State
BOISE, Idaho — Stacy Collins is expected to leave Penn State to join the Boise State coaching staff under Spencer Danielson, as reported Friday by ESPN and confirmed by KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust. Collins was the special teams coordinator and EDGE coach for the Broncos in 2021 and has 25 years of college football coaching experience. He's been a target for Boise State for weeks, but it didn't come to fruition until recently.
Boise State player arrested, accused of committing multiple violent crimes
BOISE, Idaho — Boise State University cornerback Jaylen Clark was booked into the Ada County Jail on Wednesday evening, accused of committing four violent crimes. According to the Ada County arrests page, 21-year-old Clark had warrants out for his arrest for two felonies and two misdemeanors, including attempted strangulation, aggravated assault, battery and false imprisonment.
Boise State player arrested on multiple violent crimes
BOISE, Idaho — Boise State University cornerback Jaylen Clark was booked into the Ada County Jail on Wednesday evening, accused of committing four violent crimes. According to the Ada County arrests page, 21-year-old Clark had warrants out for his arrest for two felonies and two misdemeanors, including attempted strangulation, aggravated assault, battery and false imprisonment. As of 7 p.m. Wednesday, Clark was still in the Ada County Jail.
Former USC quarterback Malachi Nelson visiting Boise State
BOISE, Idaho — Former Southern California quarterback Malachi Nelson is set to visit Boise State this weekend after entering the transfer portal on Dec. 17. The California native is one of the more highly-coveted young quarterbacks currently in the transfer portal. Nelson committed to USC and enrolled early in the spring of 2022 after graduating a semester early from Los Alamitos High School.
Sources: Kane Ioane departing Boise State to become Nevada's defensive coordinator
BOISE, Idaho — Boise State co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach Kane Ioane is leaving the program to become the next defensive coordinator at Nevada, sources confirmed to KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust on Tuesday. The move reunites Ioane with former Bronco assistant Jeff Choate, who was named the new Wolf Pack head football coach earlier this month. Ioane was the defensive coordinator on Choate's staff at Montana State when the Bobcats reached the semifinal round of the FCS playoffs in 2019.
Former Boise State quarterback Taylen Green commits to Arkansas on Monday
BOISE, Idaho — Former Boise State quarterback Taylen Green, who entered the transfer portal one week ago, committed to Arkansas on Monday. Green's decision comes after spending the weekend in Fayetteville, Ark. The junior-to-be was scheduled to visit California today, along with BYU, LSU, and Oregon State, later in the week, but Green canceled those visits on Monday morning, according to a source. Green took over as the starting quarterback at Boise State prior to the fifth game of the 2022 season.
Breaking down Boise State's path to the Mountain West title game
BOISE, Idaho — The Spencer Danielson era at Boise State got off to a great start . The traditional Gatorade bath capped off what was the Broncos' most dominant win of the season, 45-10 over rival Utah State. Throughout the week leading up to the Mountain West matchup, Boise State was fired up for Danielson's debut as the interim head coach, with a slim chance of getting into the conference championship game if it beat the Aggies.
McAlister leaves Boise State football program
BOISE, Idaho — One of the most explosive offensive players on the Boise State football team is leaving the program with three games left in the regular season. Multiple sources told KTVB that sophomore wide receiver Eric McAlister made the decision to transfer late Sunday night. Head coach Andy Avalos then confirmed McAlister is no longer with the program on Monday morning: "Eric McAlister has chosen to no longer compete as a member of our program.
Sources: Green will remain the starting quarterback for Boise State, Madsen will play against SJSU too
BOISE, Idaho — Boise State sophomore quarterback Taylen Green hasn't finished two out of the five games he's started this season, but he will be the first quarterback out on the field when the Broncos host San Jose State on Saturday. According to multiple sources close to the program, the Broncos have game-planned to use multiple quarterbacks against the Spartans, but Green will get the start, his 16th straight dating back to last season.
Boise State football adds 41 new players to the roster; includes 11 DI transfers
BOISE, Idaho — In an era of college football where players are allowed to move more freely, the Boise State football team experienced a remarkable amount of roster turnover this offseason. 26 players with remaining eligibility off the 2022 roster left the program for one reason or another. At least 10 transferred elsewhere to play, with three deciding to move to Provo, Utah, to play for BYU.
Injury report: Caples out for season; Avalos announces Bolt and Ford will miss start of fall camp
BOISE, Idaho — The Boise State football team has lost its top returning pass-catcher before the season has even started. Head coach Andy Avalos on Monday announced junior wide receiver Latrell Caples will miss the upcoming fall following a leg injury during the offseason. Avalos declined to further elaborate on the specifics of the injury or how it happened. “That’s one of the hardest things [to see],” Avalos said.
Boise State grad returns to USATF Championships, this time as a mother
BOISE, Idaho — In less than a week, some of the nation's top athletes will compete in the 2023 Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships at the prestigious Hayward Field in Oregon. One of those athletes is former Boise State star and NCAA All-American Marisa Howard. Howard qualified for the upcoming trials a year after missing them altogether due to the birth of her son, Kai. In addition to the Washington native's new title as a mother, Howard also works part-time as a school nurse.
Current, former Boise State football players compete in Summer Softball Classic
BOISE, Idaho — Following a four-year hiatus, Boise State football players returned to the diamond Wednesday night for some friendly competition in the Summer Softball Classic. Following the first pitch from Bronco head coach Andy Avalos, the event got underway with a home run derby between a team of seven current players and seven former Boise State standouts. The top-four scores from the opening round advanced to the finals.
Mountain View grad Lexy Halladay-Lowry reflects on First Team All-American honor
BOISE, Idaho — During her prep career at Mountain View High School, Lexy Halladay-Lowry re-wrote the track and field record books, before taking her talents to BYU. Here in Idaho, she won four Idaho Gatorade Runner of the Year awards, and clocked the fastest mile among high school girls in the country with a 4:43.74 in the 1,600-meter race at the 2019 5A state track meet. Now Halladay-Lowry is a junior with the Cougars and is running a new race – the 3,000-meter steeplechase.
Former Bronco LB Ezekiel Noa makes Indoor Football League debut
BOISE, Idaho — Former Boise State middle linebacker and three-time All-Mountain West honoree Ezekiel Noa landed his first professional football opportunity last week. Noa recently joined the San Diego Strike Force of the Indoor Football League mid-season. The four-year starter made his debut on Sunday in San Diego's 38-36 loss to the Northern Arizona Wranglers, recording a pair of tackles.
Boise State's Lexus Williams joins Leon Rice on USA Basketball U19 staff
BOISE, Idaho — Former Bronco standout and current Boise State men's basketball assistant Lexus Williams has joined Leon Rice on the USA Basketball Men's U19 National Team staff. Williams, serving as team manager, is helping the team prepare in Colorado Springs on the Olympic campus ahead of the FIBA Men's U19 World Cup in Debrecen, Hungary, set for June 24 through July 2. "It's a huge honor. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Jake Plummer returns to Boise for annual kids sports camp at Bishop Kelly
Sports Jake Plummer returns to Boise for annual kids sports camp at Bishop Kelly On top of playing sports with Jake Plummer and Boise State's Tyson Degenhart, 33 kids also received a brand new pair of shoes during Saturday's event.
'He's a stud': Kellen Moore on new Charger, fellow Bronco Scott Matlock
BOISE, Idaho — When KTVB caught up with former Boise State defensive tackle Scott Matlock prior to the 2023 NFL Draft, he said the most famous person he spoke with during the pre-draft process was legendary Bronco quarterback Kellen Moore. Believe it or not, Matlock had never met Moore before. Now, the Homedale High School graduate will have Moore as his offensive coordinator, should a unique play call come up in Los Angeles.
Western Collective launches brew benefiting Boise State student-athletes
BOISE, Idaho — The Horseshoe Collective is about to toast its first batch of golden ale, thanks to a partnership with the award-winning Western Collective. In the latest bubbling Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) opportunity – crafted to benefit Boise State student-athletes – Western Collective will debut their newest brew on Saturday. The Horseshoe Golden Ale is bound to be a Boise favorite.
Boise State to debut new video board at Saturday's spring football game
BOISE, Idaho — The time has arrived for the 2023 Boise State football team to show off for the first time in front of Bronco Nation. On Saturday, the Broncos will host their annual spring game at Albertsons Stadium. The scrimmage will begin at 1:30 p.m. Admission is free to the general public, and concessions will be open. Offensive players will wear blue helmets and jerseys, defensive players will be in orange helmets and jerseys, while quarterbacks and specialists will be in all-white attire.
Boise State's Taylen Green displaying assertive, decisive leadership
BOISE, Idaho — What a difference a year makes. 365 days ago, Boise State quarterback Taylen Green was leading the 'orange team,' which Bronco Nation may know better as the backups. Firmly entrenched in his role as Boise State's starting gunslinger following a Mountain West Freshman of the Year campaign last fall, one of the most notable takeaways from spring football is Green's leadership – assertive and decisive.
Former Boise State star Scott Matlock earns visits ahead of NFL Draft
BOISE, Idaho — A little more than a week removed from his outstanding performance at Pro Day, former Boise State defensive tackle and Homedale native Scott Matlock is making his NFL rounds this week. On Wednesday, Matlock told KTVB he has visited both the New England Patriots and New York Jets. The Bronco graduate is currently in Jacksonville for a pre-draft visit with the Jaguars. The two-time All-Mountain West representative is also scheduled to visit with the Cincinnati Bengals later this month.
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