Boise State has become the Mountain West powerhouse everyone expected. The Broncos are a blocked PAT away from having three straight championships. They have hosted the title game three straight years.
The Boise State and Hawaii football teams meet Saturday at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho, in the Mountain West championship game. The winner likely will play in the Las Vegas Bowl.
Boise State senior Jaylon Henderson is expected to start at quarterback in Saturday’s Mountain West championship game against Hawaii, but coach Bryan Harsin said all three quarterbacks could play.
Mayfair High School safety Semaj Verner verbally committed to Boise State on Thursday. He’s a three-star prospect and the cousin of former UCLA safety Alterraun Verner, who also played in the NFL.
Boise State wide receiver Khalil Shakir has at least one carry in 10 of Boise State’s 12 games, his five receiving touchdowns are second on the team and he threw his first touchdown pass against New Mexico.
Boise State STUD Curtis Weaver was named a finalist for the Ted Hendricks Award. He leads the Mountain West and ranks No. 5 in the country with 13.5 sacks. The award is expected to be announced Dec. 11.
The Boise State football team likely will be headed to the Las Vegas Bowl or Cotton Bowl if the Broncos win the Mountain West championship game vs. Hawaii. However, it’s a murkier picture if they lose.
Here’s what you need to know if you plan to watch the Boise State-Hawaii Mountain West college football championship game Saturday at Albertsons Stadium or on TV. The game will air on ESPN.
Boise State athletic director Curt Apsey was disappointed that Boise State only moved up to No. 19 in the latest CFP rankings, while Memphis remained at No. 17 and Cincinnati fell to No. 20.
The Mountain West released its all-conference football teams and individual award winners on Wednesday. Seventeen Boise State players were recognized, including Curtis Weaver, George Holani and Avery Williams.
Boise State lost to Fresno State in overtime in last season’s Mountain West championship game. With Hawaii in town on Saturday, the Broncos are hosting the game for the third year in a row.
Heading into the Mountain West championship game against Hawaii, Boise State is ranked No. 19 in the latest College Football playoff poll. Memphis is No. 17 and will face No. 20 Cincinnati on Saturday.
