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#23 (5-1) BOISE STATE VS (2-4) UNLV

GAME RECAP

After picking up their 5th win over New Mexico, Boise State hosted UNLV in Week 8 in the final matchup in the Mountain West.. UNLV winner of 20+ games over the last 2 seasons has become a Mountain West title contender facing the Broncos in the Championship game last season, but a coaching change and some major hits in the transfer portal as seen the Running Reb's get off to a slow start this season starting out just 2-4 including a Week 7 loss to Air Force (21-13).

Tied at the end the 1st Quarter (7-7)and again at the half it was a slow start by both teams as Maddux Madsen struggles early with 2 INT's... UNLV opened the 2nd half with a 80 yd 12 play series to take the (14-7) and would hold Boise State to 50 yd FG by Colton Boomer to take a (14-10) lead into the 4th.. The Broncos offense however came alive in the 4th as Maddux Madsen throws 3 touchdowns including a pair to Chris Marshall to give Boise State the lead (24-14) with under 3 minutes to play and then with 42 seconds to play finds Ja'Bree Bickham on a 14 yd score to put the final dagger in the coffin.

FINAL SCORE BOISE STATE-31 UNLV-14

KEY BRONCOS
QB M. Madsen-22/32 (68%) 259 yds 4 TD 2 INT, 31 yds rushing
RB M. Sherrod-19 carries 104 yds (5.5 avg)
RB S. Gaines-10 carries 40 yds 1 Fumble
WR L. Caples-8 rec 105 yds 1 TD
WR C. Marshall-5 rec 69 yds 2 TD
WR J. Bickam-5 rec 60 yds 1 TD
TE M. Lauter-2 rec 13 yds

RECRUITING NEWS

The Broncos have landed their #1 target of the 2026 Class, as 4* QB Klayton Keizer gives his commitment this week.. Rated the #36 Overall player in the class and the #7 QB, Keizer is viewed as a potential 4 year starter for the Broncos. Listed at 6'2 187lbs from Mesquite Texas, Keizer had scholarship offers to both Ole Miss and Texas A&M with visits scheduled to each school in Week 11 and 13 but instead will cancel those visits after coming to BSU in Week 8.

Also signing this week is 3* Center Shaydon Luck (#734 Overall/#21 C) from Long Beach CA. Listed at 6'3 306lbs, Boise State was Luck's only scholarship offer but he was being scouted as a preferred Walk on at USC, Texas, Oregon and LSU.

TOP-25 NEWS

With Boise moving to 6-1 on the season with the win over UNLV, the Broncos have now climbed to #17 both both the Media and Coaches Poll this week. Boise State will play @ (2-5) Nevada in Week 9 before hosting (5-2) Fresno State in Week 10

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#17 (6-1) BOISE STATE @ (2-5) Nevada

GAME RECAP

Another dying rivalry as Boise State and Nevada most likely play their final game against each other as conference foes. These 2 programs have met 46 times with Boise State winning 34 of them including 18 of the last 20 but Nevada's (34-31) win in OT in 2010 will be a dagger to the heart that Bronco fans will never forget.

Tied (7-7) at the end of the 1st Quarter after Sire Gaines breaks a 33 yd TD run , Boise State exploded for 24 points in the 2nd Quarter to take a pretty commanding (31-14) lead into the locker room. Maddux "Mad Dog" Madsen once again was a 1st half hero as the throws 3 TD's including a pair to SR WR Latrell Caples.

With the lead Boise State leading Coach D slowed things down going back to the ground game as Fresno State transfer Malik Sherrod carried the ball 10 times for 72 yds and scored twice (once in the 3rd and once in the 4th) to finish with a perfectly even 100 yds on 20 carries.

Trailing (49-21) with 5 minutes to play, Nevada tried and rallied first scoring on a 28 yd TD run by RS Freshman Herschel Turner (79). The Utah State transfer finished the game with 16 carries for 82 yds and 2 TD's on the day.

Nevada also added a late score through the air as JR WR Marquis Ashley (72 ovr) hauls in a 20 yd bomb to finish the day with 9 rec for 125 yds

FINAL SCORE BOISE STATE-49 NEVADA-35

KEY BRONCOS
QB M. Madsen-22/37 (59%) 297 yds 3 TD, 27 yds rushing
RB M. Sherrod-20 carries 100 yds 2 TD, 1 rec 16 yds
RB S. Saines-4 rec 41 yds 1 TD
WR C. Marshall-9 rec 151 yds 1 TD
WR J. Bickham-4 rec 42 yds
WR L. Caples-4 rec 41 yds 2 TD
TE M. Lauter-4 rec 47 yds

RECRUITING NEWS

Boise State lost a head to head battle this week with Army as 4* "Will" Linebacker AJ Duff (#302 Overall/#30 LB) signs with the Black Nights. Listed at 6'5 224lbs from Pearland Texas, Duff visited Boise State in Week 7..

Boise State will host 5 players next week for the Fresno State game including a Trio of 4* Recruits

RANKINGS

With the arrival of Week 10, the Top-25 Media Poll and Coach's Poll is no longer the poll we will be covering or worrying about.. Now it's all about were do you rank in the College Football Playoff Rankings. With a (7-1) record, Boise State finds itself #14 which is currently good enough to secure the 12 seed.

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#14 (7-1) BOISE STATE VS (6-2) FRESNO STATE

GAME RECAP

The Boise State/Fresno State rivalry started back when both teams were members of the WAC and has continued as members of the Mountain West and will continue next year as both teams move to the Pac-12. With both areas known for their Milk production the 2 schools came up with the "Battle for the Milk Can" .

These 2 schools didn't meet in 2024, so Fresno State comes in having won the past 2 meetings.. With a College Football playoff on the line, Boise State was treating this game more then just a rivalry matchup and it showed.

For SR RB transfer Malik Sherrod it was a chance to face his former team and the Sherrod had one of his best games of the season as he opens up the scoring with a 18 yd TD run on the opening drive to give Boise State the lead. BSU would add to the lead midway through the 1st Quarter as Maddux Madsen finds FR Ja'Bree Bickham on a 1 yd score to make it (14-0).

Both teams would trade FG's to open up the 2nd Quarter scoring... A pair of Madsen INT's would lead to a EJ Warner to Richie Anderson 6 yd TD with 40 seconds to play in the half as BSU goes into the locker room up (17-10).

Fresno State opened up the 2nd half with the ball and scores on the opening drive as Warner hits Josiah Freeman on a 1 yd pass to make it (17-17) but with 2:47 to play Sherrod scores his 2nd TD of the game from 1 yd out and 2 minutes later after the Bronco Defense comes up with a INT of their own, Sire Gaines scores on a 4 yd run to extend Boise State's lead to (30-17) as we head to the 4th.

After picking up a 4th and 1 on a run by Gaines, Boise State is stopped again short of the endzone as the Broncos settle for a Colton Boomer 19 yd FG to make it (33-17) early in the 4th, but with 5:02 to play Madsen hits Chris Marshall on a 3 yd score to extend the lead to (40-17).

Fresno State would score with 1:45 to play as EJ Warner hits Jayon Farrar on a 1 yd pass. The Bulldogs elect to try for the 2pt play and convert to make it (41-25) but a failed onside kick attempt gives the ball back to Boise State at mid field.

For Warner (79 Ovr) his day was done. The SR QB finished the game 39/59 (66%) for 287 yds with 3 TD and 2 INT. SO RB Bryson Donelson (84 Ovr) who replaced Sherrod as the starting RB had a hice day in the defeat as he finished with a team high 24 carries for 91 yds well also hauling in 10 rec for 75 yds.

For Boise State the offense wasn't done. Despite on 42 seconds to play, BSU showcased some trick plays in the final seconds as Madsen hits Latrell Caples on a 32 yd Touchdown after taking a late hit call by the Fresno Defense.

FINAL SCORE BOISE STATE-48 FRESNO STATE-25

KEY BRONCOS
QB M. Madesn-34/53 (64%) 366 yds 3 TD 3 INT,
RB M. Sherrod-29 carries 177 yds (6.1 Avg) 2 TD, 3 rec 12 yds
RB S. Gaines-12 carries 60 yds (5.0 Avg) 1 TD
WR L. Caples-11 rec 139 yds 1 TD
WR C.. Marshall-9 rec 123 yds 1 TD
WR J. Bickham-5 rec 30 yds 1 TD
TE M. Lauter-6 rec 62 yds
LB M. Notarainni-2 INT

Recruiting News

It was a big week off the field for the Broncos as Coach Miller helps land (3) 4* WR's as the Broncos look to replace pretty much 4 of the Top-5 on the depth chart at the end of the season.

4* Dennis Moses (#59 Overall/#6 WR/#7 FL) is listed at 6'10 179lbs from Miami FL. He had scholarship offers from Kansas and UCF.

4* Arthur Wing (#172 Overall/#26 WR/#16 CA) is listed at 6'2 191lbs from San Mateo CA..

4* Keilan Bettis (#409 Overall/#73 WR/#1 ID) is listed at 6'2 203lbs and is from Boise.. The Idaho Gatorade Player of the Year had a scholarship offer from Iowa State.

BSU also landed 3* Center Keegan Gofen (#873 Overall?#25 C). Listed at 6'0 281lbs from Harbor City CA, Gofen was being recruited by USC and LSU as a preferred walkon.

With the signings, Boise State now has 8 commitments for the 2026 class (6-4*, 2-3*). The Class currently ranks #1 in the MWC and #21 in the Nation.

PLAYOFF RANKINGS

With the win, Boise State moves up 1 spot to #13 in the current rankings, The Broncos will have their 2nd "Bye" of the season in Week 11 and return to the field in Week 12 playing @ San Diego State. The Aztecs are currently (6-2) going into Week 11.

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AROUND THE NATION UPDATE

With the arrival of Week 10, we will now focus on taking a look at the College Football Rankings as well as update the current Bracket Projections for the playoffs moving forward..

**Boise State had a "Bye" in Week 11 so the rankings and projection is going into Week 12.

CFB RANKINGS

#1 Florida (8-1)
#2 Duke (8-1)
#3 Oregon (8-1)
#4 Georgia (8-1)
#5 Clemson (8-1)
#6 Indiana (8-2)
#7 Miami (7-2)
8 Penn State (7-2)
#9 USC (8-1)
#10 Nebraska (8-2)
#11 Boise State (8-1)
12 Iowa State (8-2)
#13 Louisville (7-2)
#14 Ohio State (6-3)
#15 Kansas State (7-2)
#16 LSU (6-3)
#17 Michigan (6-3)
#18 Oklahoma (6-3)
#19 Auburn (7-3)
#20 Navy (8-1)
#21 Texas Tech (8-2)
#22 Ole Miss (7-3)
23 Tulane (7-2)
24 Illinois (6-3)
#25 SMU (7-3)

The big news here is not a single undefeated team remains and Pre Season Favorite Texas (5-4) and schools like Notre Dame (5-4), Alabama (4-5), Tennessee (4-5) have zero shot at the playoffs and schools like LSU, Ohio State, Michigan, Oklahoma, Auburn, Illinois, Ole Miss and SMU even though they are ranked in the Top-25 with 3 loss's likely have a less then 2% chance of the teams in the Top-15 losing enough games for them to make up ground.


PLAYOFF BRACKET PROJECTIONS

#12 Baylor vs #5 Clemson (Winner will face #4 Georgia)
#9 USC vs 8 Penn State (Winner will face #1 Florida)
#11 Boise State vs #6 Indiana (Winner will face #3 Oregon)
#10 Nebraska vs #7 Miami FL (Winner will face #2 Duke)

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WEEK 11 TEAM REPORT

KEY STAT LEADERS

QB M. Madsen-240/391 (61%) 2997 yds 23 TD 11 INT, 72 yds rushing 3 TD
RB M. Sherrod-196 carries 867 yds (4.4 Avg) 6 TD, 14 rec 101 yds 1 TD
RB S. Gaines-83 carries 355 yds (4.3 Avg) 9 TD's.
RB J. Dubar-15 carries 41 yds 2 TD
WR C. Marshall-61 rec 959 yds 8 TD
WR L. Caples-65 rec 734 yds 5 TD
WR J. Bickham-33 rec 389 yds 5 TD
TE M. Lauter-54 rec 650 yds 3 TD
TE M. Wagner-13 rec 202 yds 1 TD

LB M. Notarainni-66 Tackles 4 TFL 1.5 Sacks 2 INT
CB J. Earby-57 Tackles, 4 TFL 1.0 Sack 1 INT
CB A. McCoy-43 Tackles 2 INT
DE J. Virgini-Morgan 43 Tackles, 14 TFL, 4.0 Sacks
FS T. Benefield-40 Tackles
SS D. Gardiner-39 Tackles
DT B. Fely-34 Tackles, 11 TFL 2 Sacks.
CB J. Mickey-28 Tackles 2 INT

Madsen with 3 games to play plus the MWC Championship Game as well as a potential playoff game could very well break Ryan Dinwiddie's Single Season Pass record of 4356 yds.

Both Marshall and Caples are on pace to potentially break Thomas Sperbeck's single season reception record of (88)

TRANSFER RUMORS

Reports coming out of the locker room is several key players are currently unhappy with their roles on the field and potential NIL money is coming into play as well. #3 RB Jambres Dubar and current Redshirting FR Greg Ard are both rumored to exploring bigger roles on different programs next year. With the #1 RB Malik Sherrod set to graduate, that would only leave Sire Gaines and Dylan Riley returning at RB.

True Freshman Ja'Bree Bickham has stepped in a done a great job as the #3 WR this year recording 33 rec and catching 5 TD's but some believe he could be a internal candidate to change positions and play RB next year and play WR out of the backfield with Gaines sticking to his role as the TD machine.

On the Defensive side of the ball, the big name everyone is talking about is DE Jayden Virgin-Morgan.. Last year V-M led the team in Sacks with 10 and he is currently leading the team with 4 this season.. Reports are Virgin-Morgan has been offered multiple big time offers of NIL money from schools like Texas, Oklahoma and Penn State.

MILLER COULD BE ON THE MOVE

Reports are several schools have already started to think about potential Head Coaching changes as several teams seasons are just 3 weeks away from ending.. Despite being in his 1st year as Co-Offensive Coordinator with Nate Potter, QB/RB/WR Coach Matt Miller has been gaining some interest from several schools.

Boise State's Offense currently is #17 in the nation in Scoring (37.2 PPG) ranks #3 in Total Offense (4514 yds) #2 in Yards per Game (501.5). #13 in Passing Yards (3118 yds) and are #1 in First Downs (246)...

One school to keep an eye on is UTSA.. Reports are HC Jeff Taylor despite being just 4-5 currently is still being looked at as a potential replacement at some other programs looking to take advantage of what Taylor has done of the past 6 years with the Roadrunners. UTSA also is being rumored as a team that could jump to the MWC joining UTEP next season as a team replacing some of the outgoing teams to the Pac-12 but we are also hearing that UTSA could be a potential Pac-12 addition as well as it was just announced that it's #1 rival Texas State has accepted a offer to join the Pac-12 next season.

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RECRUITING UPDATE

Coach Danielson and the Boise State staff still have alot of work to do, to finalize the 2026 class as they go into Week 12 with 9 player's committed (6-4*, 3-3*) with a Class currently ranked #1 in the MWC and #25 in the Nation.

3* QB Brian Epenesa (#417 Overall/#34 QB) signed in Week 11.. Epenesa is listed at 6'1 205lbs from Jefferson Texas and it's reported he had a scholarship offer and a visit scheduled to Texas A&M in Week 13 that he will no longer make. With Epenesa signing that gives Boise State 2 high school QB's in this year's class as he joins 4* Klayton Keizer who signed earlier in the season. Reports are BSU now will only consider a transfer portal addition should a current QB on the roster choose to join the portal this offseason.

Well BSU landed it's 9th commitment, it also lost 3 players off it's Top-25 Board...

4* TE Jamie Poe (#104 Overall/#3 TE) a 6'4 211lb recruit from Kilgore Texas is staying closer to home and will sign with the Texas Longhorns.

4* RB Darrell Clemens (#402 Overall/#44 RB/#3 NV) a 6'0 180lb recruit from Las Vegas Nevada has signed with USC.. Clemens is the 2nd 4* RB to spurn the Broncos this season.. Clemens also had a scholarship offer to Cal.

3* LG Braydon ST. Pierre (#531 Overall/#35 LG). Listed at 6'2 299lbs from Argyle Texas,,, St Pierre signed with SMU..

**With Clemens signing elsewhere the only High School RB left on the Big Board is 3* James Romo (#575 Overall/#71 RB, #6 CO).. Romo is listed at 5'9 200lbs from Littleton Colorado... Romo currently has a scholarship offer from Kansas State.

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WEEK 12-14 RECAP

Boise State fresh off a Week 11 "Bye" Week, finished the regular season strong winning their final 3 games to clinch a spot in the Mountain West Championship game with a perfect 8-0 record in conference play.

The Broncos now (11-1) Overall appear to have also clinched a spot in the College Football playoffs for a 2nd straight year but a win over Hawaii would make it automatic as they go into the game currently ranked 8 Overall and as the 8 seed currently scheduled to host USC.

Here is a brief recap of each win.

Week 12 @ (7-2) San Diego State (WON 31-13)

The Aztecs came into the game winners of 4 out of their past 5 games and appeared to be the Broncos last hurdle in completing the perfect conference season.

BSU lead (10-7) in the 1st Quarter and still at the half, but opened up the 2nd half with a touchdown to take a (17-7) lead into the 4th.. The Broncos scored 2 rushing TD's by Sire Gaines in the 4th Quarter to extend the lead to (31-7)... SDSU scored a late touchdown but failed to convert a 2pt play in the final seconds.

Maddux Madsen threw for 320 yds with 2 TD in the win, Sherrod finished with 97 yds on the ground and had 33 yds and 1 TD receiving well Gaines had 45 yds on 5 carries to go with his 2 TD's. Chris Marshall finished with a team high 7 rec for 120 yds and 1 TD well TE Matt Lauter had 6 rec 56 yds.

WEEK 13 VS (5-5) COLORADO STATE (WON 31-7)

It was Senior Day as Boise State say's goodbye to 19 Seniors on this year's roster. For the Rams it was a chance at getting their 6th win and becoming Bowl eligible, but the Broncos sent out the Seniors as winners.

BSU led (3-0) at the end of the 1st and (17-7) at the end of the 1st half and then the Defense stepped up huge in the 2nd half with a shutout well BSU added 2 more rushing touchdowns to close out the game.

It was a quite day for Madsen as the ground game ran for 284 yds and the 2 scores.

Madsen finished with 191 yds and 2 TD's and 16/25 (64%).

Malik Sherrod had 25 carries for 111 yds and 1 TD well Sire Gaines had 14 carries for 132 yds and 1 TD.

Matt Lauter had 6 rec for 66 yds well Latrell Caples had 4 rec for 49 yds.. Chris Marshall added 2 rec for 26 yds including a TD and Freshman Ja'Bree Bickham had 3 rec for 34 yds and 1 TD.

WEEK 14 @ (4-7) UTAH STATE (WON 49-10)

It was not the finish that Utah State was hoping or as their time in the Mountain West comes to a end.. Utah State will need to evaluate how to move forward in the new Pac-12 or their time will be spend in the cellar. The Broncos dominated the game from the start taking a 14-0 lead in the 1st Quarte and added 3 more scores before half time to make it (35-3).. The Broncos opened the 2nd half with the ball and quickly added another score to make it (42-3) at the end of the 3rd.. BSU scored early in the 4th for their final score of the game well Utah State did manage a late score against the 2nd team Defense.

Maddux "Mad Dog" Madsen finished the game with 265 yds through the air completing 21/29 (72%) well throwing 3 TD and 1 INT.

Malik Sherrod battling some nagging injuries left the game after 7 carries for 32 yds and the 2 1st Quarter scores.. Sire Gaines led the way with 15 carries for 114 yds and 1 TD showing he is ready to be the featured back next season. Jambres Dubar managed 4 carries for 25 yds and the 4th Quarter TD. We are still not clear if it was a audition for potentially a spot on another team next year or if he will stick around and be Gaines running mate.

Chris Marshall ended the day with 4 rec for 49 yds well TE Matt Lauter had 2 rec for 33 yds., but the man of the day was True Freshman Ja'Bree Bickham who had 9 rec for 128 yds and 2 scores. Chase Penry added a TD on 2 rec for 13 yds for his first TD of the season.

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BRONCOS WIN FINAL MOUNTAIN WEST TITLE.

Hawaii tried it's best to rewrite the Hollywood ending to the Boise State Broncos 2025 season. The Broncos entered the game looking to win their 3rd straight conference title and their last as Boise will move to the Pac-12 next season.. Hawaii entered the game just (7-6) on the season but played like a team motivated to slay the mighty dragon.

Tied 7-7 at the end of the 1st Quarter, the Warriors matched the Broncos score for score in the 2nd Quarter with the game tied (21-21) Boise State would manage to connect on a 49 yd FG to close out the half taking the (27-24) lead into the locker room. Hawaii opened up the 2nd half with the ball and quickly scored taking the lead for the first time in the game but Boise answers back with their 4th TD of the game to retake the lead (31-28) going into the 4th.

Again Hawaii takes the lead early in the 4th but again the Broncos answer. to make it (38-35) with 6 minutes to play in the game. Hawaii wasn't done as RS FR Micah Alejado does his best to be the hero in the game as he throws a 28 yd bomb to JR WR Pofele Ashlock to retake the lead (42-38) with 2 minutes to play.

Alejado would finish the game with 373 yds and 2 scores well completing 25/37 (67%) well also adding a rushing TD well Ashlock led all WR's with 9 rec for 178 yds and the score.

Boise State however wasn't ready to give up on their dream of a 3rd straight title and a return trip to the playoffs, as Mad Dog takes over hitting Latrell Caples on back to back 20+ yd gains before finding Matt Lauter on a 30 yd bomb that takes the ball down inside the 10 yd line with under a minute to play...

Coach Danielson knew he didn't want to give Hawaii a chance to win the game in the final seconds and ran the ball on back to back carries setting up a 3rd and goal before Madsen hits Bickham for the final score of the game. Leading (44-42), Boise State makes a huge call by leaving the offense on the field to try and make it a 4 point game. Hawaii comes up with the stop though and gives them 1 final chance.

But with Alejado on the sideline it's True Freshman Dermarcius Davis leading Hawaii on their final drive. and Davis after completing his first 2 pass's is picked off by JR FS Ty Benefield as Boise State clinches the victory.

FINAL SCORE BOISE STATE-44 HAWAII-42

KEY BRONCOS
QB M. Madsen-29/43 (67%) 365 yds 2 TD, 17 yds rushing 1 TD
RB M. Sherrod-17 carries 49 yds 1 TD,, 2 rec 21 yds
RB S. Gaines-7 carries 25 yds 2 TD
WR L Caples-9 rec 117 yds
WR C. Marshall-7 rec 96 yds
WR J. Bickham-5 rec 43 yds 2 TD
TE M. Lauter-5 rec 83 yds
FS T. .Benefield-Game Winning INT

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CHAMPIONSHIP WEEK

AMERICAN

(10-2) Tulane defeated (8-4) North Texas to win the American Conference Championship and with it the Green Wave have put themselves in position to grab the 12 seed in the CFP as they move to 12 in the rankings.

ACC

#2 (10-2) had a chance to secure a Top-4 seed going into the playoffs but fell to #10 (10-2) Clemson 29-24 in the ACC Championship.. With the loss the Blue Devils drop to #5 in the rankings well the Tigers jump to #6


BIG 12

#18 (9-3) Kansas vs #22 (9-3) Baylor.. The Jayhawks and Bears both went into Championship week ranked lower then Tulane meaning that the 2025 College Football Playoffs would be minus a representation. The Jayhawks pulled off the win (35-31) to win the title but will have to settle for a trip to the Alamo Bowl well Baylor accepts a bid to the Independence Bowl.

BIG TEN

#4 (10-2) Indiana vs #5 (10-2) Oregon.. The Big Ten Championship featured a return trip for the Oregon Ducks as they looked to knock off Indiana and earn a Top-4 seed. For Indiana though they too were looking for that Top-4 seed and a return trip to the playoffs after shocking the nation with last year's finish.. Indiana actually won the Week 7 matchup with the Ducks in Eugene (24-21) and did it again as they pull away for the (38-27) victory wining their first Big Ten title since 1967 and the school's 3rd Overall.

SEC

#1 (10-2) Florida vs #6 (10-2) Georgia. The math was simple Florida wins they are the #1 seed. .If Georgia wins they jump into the Top-4 with the Gators and Blue Devils both losing. Florida won the regular season matchup (38-32) but the Bulldogs got their revenge today with 41-38 victory scoring 10 unanswered points in the 4th Quarter.

CUSA

(8-4) Jacksonville State vs (9-3) Kennesaw State.. With rumors swirling that both schools were potentially going to be switching to the Sun Belt next year both schools gave it their all, but in the end it was the Gamecocks coming out on top (35-30) as they win their first ever CUSA title.
SUNBELT

MAC

(9-3) Miami OH vs (9-3) Buffalo

The Red hawks dominated the game winning (49-24) to secure the title and their 10th win of the season..

SUNBELT

(8-3) Southern Miss vs (9-3) James Madison. Rumors are swirling that both teams will be leaving the Sun Belt at the end of the season as Conference ReAlignment is in full swing for the 2026 season.. The Dukes used it as extra motivation picking up their 10th win of the season as they secure the title (35-34) after trailing 14-0 in the 1st Quatter.

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2025 COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS

With Championship Week in the Books we get our final Top-25 rankings of the season and Selection Sunday as the Top-12 teams are announced. With both #1 Florida and #2 Duke losing in Championship Week and #3 Penn State not playing in the Big Ten Championship, we see a new team at #1 as #4 Indiana jumps to #1 to secure the #1 Overall seed.

Georgia fresh off their SEC title win, jumps from #6 to #2 to secure a Top-4 seed well Penn State stay put at #3.

Florida despite losing holds onto the the final Top-4 seed as they drop to #4 in the final rankings.

Tulane made some noise this week as they jump to #16 in the rankings surpassing Big 12 Champion (#18 Kansas) as they earn the 12 seed and a chance to face ACC runner up Duke who falls from #2 to #5 in the final rankings.

Clemson jumps 4 spots from #10 to #6 with their ACC title in hand securing the #6 seed and a chance to host #11 (9-3) Oklahoma who secures the SEC a 3rd team in the playoffs.

(9-3) Ohio State like Penn State didn't play in the Big Ten title game, but the Buckeyes will get a chance to try and make a repeat run at another National Championship as Ohio State secures the #7 spot in the rankings and a chance to host #9 (10-2) USC giving the Big Ten 5 times in the Top-12

(12-1) Boise State stays at 8 after winning the Mountain West Championship and with it secures a chance to host the #9 seed which goes to the (10-3) Oregon after their loss to Indiana in the Big Ten Championship.

This game will be a rematch of last year's 2024 season opener for the Broncos. If Oregon can manage to win they will get a shot at #1 Indiana who have beaten the Ducks twice now after the Big Ten title matchup.

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BOWL MATCHUPS

68 Ventures Bowl- (7-5) Notre Dame vs (6-6) Northern Illinois
Alamo Bowl- (7-5) Sam Houston vs #18 (10-3) Kansas
Arizona Bowl- (10-3) Miami OH vs (6-6) New Mexico
Armed Forces Bowl- (7-5) Missouri vs (10-2) Navy
Bahamas Bowl (6-6) Bowling Green vs (7-5) Delaware
Birmingham Bowl (7-5) Texas vs (8-4) Louisville
Boca Raton Bowl (9-3) vs (6-6) Appalachian State
Citrus Bowl (8-4) Michigan vs 24 (8-4) Ole Miss
Cure Bowl (9-4) Kennesaw State vs (8-4) Toledo
Duke's Mayo Bowl (8-4) Virginia Tech vs (6-6) Minnesota
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl (9-4) Jacksonville State vs (6-6) San Jose State
Fenway Bowl (6-6) Memphis vs (6-6) Florida State
First Responder Bowl (7-5) Fresno State vs (7-5) South Alabama
Frisco Bowl (7-5) Houston vs (6-6) UTSA
GameAbove Sports Bowl (7-5) North Carolina vs (7-5) Kent State
Gasparilla Bowl 23 (8-4) Pitt vs (7-5) Miss State
Gator Bowl (6-6) Tennessee vs (7-5) Tulsa
Hawaii Bowl (6-6) Air Force vs (8-5) North Texas
Holiday Bowl 12 (9-3) Miami FL vs (7-5) UConn
Independence Bowl (6-60 Middle Tennessee vs #22 (9-4) Baylor
LA Bowl (8-4) Virginia vs (7-6) Hawaii
Las Vegas Bowl (6-6) Washington State vs (8-4) LSU
Military Bowl (6-6) UAB vs (6-6) Boston College
Music City Bowl #21 (8-4) Texas A&M vs #14 (9-3) Illinois
Myrtle Beach Bowl (10-3) James Madison vs (6-6) Temple
New Mexico Bowl #13 (9-3) Iowa State vs (9-4) Southern Miss
New Orleans Bowl (8-4) Western Kentucky vs (6-6) Georgia Southern
Pop Tarts Bowl #20 (9-3) Kansas State vs #19 (9-3) BYU
Rate Bowl (8-4) Cincinnati vs #15 (9-3) Nebraska
Reliaquest Bowl (7-5) Iowa vs (7-5) Vanderbilt
Salute to Veterans Bowl (9-4) Buffalo vs (7-5) Arkansas State
Sun Bowl (6-6) Wyoming vs #17 (9-3) SMU
Texas Bowl (7-5) South Carolina vs (8-4) Arizona State

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2025 HOME DEPOT AWARDS SHOW

With the College Football playoffs and Bowl week starting next week. We now look at the stars of the 2025 Regular Season.

Ohio State SO WR Jeremiah Smith was a multiple award winner this season taking home the Heisman, Maxwell, Walter Camp and Fred Biletnikoff Awards finishing the season with 110 rec for 1589 yds and 14 TD's.

Smith's teammate and QB SO Julian Sayin took home the Davey O'Brien Award after completing 64% of his pass's for 4892 yds with 47 TD and just 4 INT.

Pitt JR Linebacker Rasheem Biles took home both the Chuck Bednarik, the Bronko Nagurski and the Dick Butkus Award as the Best Defensive Player. Biles had 69 tackles with 35 TFL and a nation high 22 sacks.

Clemson SR QB Cade Klubnick took home the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm, he completed 65% of his pass's for 4383 yds with 34 TD and 9 INT

Arizona State's JR Kanye Udoh won the Doak Walker Award.. Udoh had 227 carrries for 1292 yds and 22 TD, well also adding 251 yds and 6 TD's on 25 receptions.

Boise State HC Spencer Danielson won the Bear Bryant Award well DC Erick Chinander beat out Matt Miller for the Broyles Award

Boise State SR TE Matt Lauter finished 2nd in the voting for the Jahn Mackey Award.. Tennessee SR TE Miles Kitselman won the award with 55 rec for 713 yds and 9 TD's. Lauter finished the season with 73 rec for 888 yds but had just 3 TD's.

USF SR CB De'Shawn Rucker won the Jim Thorpe Award, Florida SR DE Tyreak Sapp won the Lombardi and was named Top Edge Rusher, finishing with 13.5 sacks.

Florida SR Jake Slaughter won the Outland and the Rimington

SMU SR Collin Rogers won the Lou Groza and RS FR Cole Stumbaugh (Ball State) won the Ray Guy

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#8 (12-1) BOISE STATE VS #9 (10-3) OREGON

GAME RECAP

Boise State got it's revenge for the 2024 loss to the Ducks as they move to 2-0 vs Oregon on "The Blue". Oregon jumped out to a early 10-0 lead but the Broncos battled back to tie the game (10-10) at halftime and opened up the 2nd half with a quick score as JR QB Maddux "Mad Dog" Madsen finds True Freshman Ja'Bree Bickham on the first of (2) 2nd half scores to give Boise State the (17-10) lead.

Oregon would tie the game (17-17) early in the 4th Quarter but Madsen and Bickham would hookup for a 2nd score with 3 minutes to play in the game giving the Broncos the lead. The Ducks would take the field with a chance to tie the game but SO QB Dante Moore would fail to convert a crucial 4th and 3 as Boise State takes over on downs with under a minute to play.. Not taking any chances the Broncos would run out the remainder of the clock as they pickup their first ever playoff win..

Moore would finish the game 19/33 (57%) for 283 yds with 2 TD's. Star RB Makhi Hughes was held to just 11 carries for 58 yds on the day

FINAL SCORE BOISE STATE-24 OREGON-17

KEY BRONCOS

QB M. Madsen-13/26 (50%) 188 yds 3 TD, 31 yds rushing
RB M. Sherrod-10 carries 69 yds
RB S. Gaines-10 carries 108 yds
WR J. Bickham-3 rec 59 yds 2 TD
WR C. Marshall-4 re 51 yds 2 TD
WR L. Caples-2 rec 27 yds
TE M. Lautr-2 rec 26 yds

UP NEXT

Boise State will now travel to the Rose Bowl to take on #1 Indiana for Round 2.

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PLAYOFF NEWS

OTHER 1ST ROUND RESULTS

#5 Duke took care of business against 12 Tulane winning (34-17) to advance to the Cotton Bowl and a matchup with #4 Florida

#11 Oklahoma pulled off the upset beating #6 Clemson (31-28) to advance to the Orange Bowl and a matchup with #3 Penn State

#10 USC ended #7 Ohio State's dream of a repeat defeating the Buckeyes (37-14).. The Trojans advance to take on #2 Georgia in the Sugar Bowl.

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BOWL RESULTS

(Winner in Bold)

68 Ventures Bowl- (7-5) Notre Dame vs (6-6) Northern Illinois
Alamo Bowl- (7-5) Sam Houston vs #18 (10-3) Kansas
Arizona Bowl- (10-3) Miami OH vs (6-6) New Mexico
Armed Forces Bowl- (7-5) Missouri vs (10-2) Navy
Bahamas Bowl (6-6) Bowling Green vs (7-5) Delaware
Birmingham Bowl (7-5) Texas vs (8-4) Louisville
Boca Raton Bowl (9-3) Liberty vs (6-6) Appalachian State
Citrus Bowl (8-4) Michigan vs #24 (8-4) Ole Miss
Cure Bowl (9-4) Kennesaw State vs (8-4) Toledo
Duke's Mayo Bowl (8-4) Virginia Tech vs (6-6) Minnesota
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl (9-4) Jacksonville State vs (6-6) San Jose State
Fenway Bowl (6-6) Memphis vs (6-6) Florida State
First Responder Bowl (7-5) Fresno State vs (7-5) South Alabama
Frisco Bowl (7-5) Houston vs (6-6) UTSA
GameAbove Sports Bowl (7-5) North Carolina vs (7-5) Kent State
Gasparilla Bowl 23 (8-4) Pitt vs (7-5) Miss State
Gator Bowl (6-6) Tennessee vs (7-5) Tulsa
Hawaii Bowl (6-6) Air Force vs (8-5) North Texas
Holiday Bowl #12 (9-3) Miami FL vs (7-5) UConn
Independence Bowl (6-6) Middle Tennessee vs #22 (9-4) Baylor
LA Bowl (8-4) Virginia vs (7-6) Hawaii
Las Vegas Bowl (6-6) Washington State vs (8-4) LSU
Military Bowl (6-6) UAB vs (6-6) Boston College
Music City Bowl #21 (8-4) Texas A&M vs #14 (9-3) Illinois
Myrtle Beach Bowl (10-3) James Madison vs (6-6) Temple
New Mexico Bowl #13 (9-3) Iowa State vs (9-4) Southern Miss
New Orleans Bowl (8-4) Western Kentucky vs (6-6) Georgia Southern
Pop Tarts Bowl #20 (9-3) Kansas State vs #19 (9-3) BYU
Rate Bowl (8-4) Cincinnati vs #15 (9-3) Nebraska
Reliaquest Bowl (7-5) Iowa vs (7-5) Vanderbilt
Salute to Veterans Bowl (9-4) Buffalo vs (7-5) Arkansas State
Sun Bowl (6-6) Wyoming vs #17 (9-3) SMU
Texas Bowl (7-5) South Carolina vs (8-4) Arizona State