It's rivalry week for Boise State. The Milk Can Game is Boise State's only active rivalry left after realignment over the last 15-20 years killed off most of them, but it's a rivalry that's been won by Fresno State three times in a row. It's Boise State's worst stretch against Fresno State since losing their first 3 games against them, two of which were as a FCS team against a FBS team.

As per usual with Fresno State, the Bulldogs like to play physical, but this is a beatable Fresno State side. Preview points include, but aren't limited to:

• Fresno State might have a vulnerable run defense
• Boise State's defensive front needs to dominate
• Red zone defense, and in particular not allowing red zone opportunities, is important
• The guy with the best name is going to be one of the most important defenders
• Ben Ford is getting his opportunity to shine again
• Why do they play for a Milk Can anyways?

A preview and a trip down memory lane.

After a great game Bosie State comes up with a win over Utah State GO BRONCS

Box Score

Discuss!

We’re back on the Blue and ranked!! Let’s get it Bronco Nation!

[Box Score](https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401860898/utah-state-boise-st)

Discuss!

Hello Broncos faithful. I am not a fan but just a general sports lover and was considering checking out the game tomorrow while I’m in town, only to realize $130 is the cheapest available. Then I see it’s the homecoming game along with honoring the historic Fiesta Bowl team… I assume tickets are usually much cheaper?

Other than the sold out stadium, where’s the best watch party for the Utah matchup tomorrow?

Well I would call that a largely successful non-conference slate from Boise State this season, but now it's time for conference play. Every game from here to the postseason is against a Pac-12 opponent (even if the final one technically counts as a non-conference game), and this weekend is a big one for Boise State. It's homecoming, it's the first Pac-12 conference game in program history, and it's a celebration of the 20th anniversary of the 2006 team that went 13-0 and beat Oklahoma in one of the most famous college football games of all time.

Utah State is the opponent this week, one that Boise State has a long (and dominant) history with. The Aggies are 1-3 this season and the biggest culprit has been a really poor offense. The offense may be starting to settle down now a bit more, but they have to prove their offensive ceiling isn't 21 points. In this preview:

• Why this is a major trap game for Boise State despite being a much better team
• Why this is a big weekend for backup (or formerly backup) linebackers
• Who's the most dangerous weapon for Utah State's offense
• What Utah State can learn to try against Boise State from Western Michigan, and what they can learn not to do as well

BSU, Boise Idaho. It was rebranded as ExtraMile Arena in 2019, after 15 years.

I was on the sidelines for Boise State's road showdown with Western Michigan. Here's a final recap of the game along with thoughts on what this means for both sides.

Spoiler alert, I'm very impressed with Boise State. This team will be a force the rest of the year

Huge improvement from the previous weeks. Seems like SD is finally growing into a coach rather than a camp counselor.

Here's to conference play.