The 2017 Boise State Broncos football team represented

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during the

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. This season was the Broncos' 81st season overall, seventh as a member of the

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and fifth within the Mountain Division. The Broncos played their home games at

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. They were led by fourth-year head coach

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. They finished the season 11–3, 7–1 in Mountain West play to win the Mountain Division. They defeated West Division champion

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in the Mountain West Championship Game to become Mountain West champions. They were invited to the

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where they defeated

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Preseason

Award watch lists

Listed in the order that they were released.

Rimington Trophy The Dave Rimington Trophy is awarded to the player considered to be the best center in college football. Dave Rimington was a center who played at the University of Nebraska from 1979 to 1982. A member of the National College Football Awards ...

– Sr. C Mason Hampton

Chuck Bednarik Award The Chuck Bednarik Award is presented annually to the defensive player of the year in college football as judged by the Maxwell Football Club to be the best in the United States. The award is named for Chuck Bednarik, a former college and profess ...

– Jr. DT David Moa

Maxwell Award The Maxwell Award is presented annually to the college football player judged by a panel of sportscasters, sportswriters, and National Collegiate Athletic Association head coaches and the membership of the Maxwell Football Club to be the best all ...

– Jr. QB

Brett Rypien Brett Robert Rypien (; born July 9, 1996) is an American professional football quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Boise State Broncos and signed with the Denver Broncos ...

Bronko Nagurski Trophy The Bronko Nagurski Trophy has been awarded annually since 1993 to the collegiate American football defensive player adjudged by the membership of the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) to be the best in the National Collegiate Athle ...

– Jr. DT David Moa

Outland Trophy The Outland Trophy is awarded to the best college football College football is gridiron football that is played by teams of amateur Student athlete, student-athletes at universities and colleges. It was through collegiate competition that g ...

– Sr. OT Archie Lewis & Jr. DT David Moa

John Mackey Award The John Mackey Award is presented annually to college football's most outstanding tight end. Established in 2000 by the Nassau County Sports Commission, the award is given annually to the tight end who best exemplifies the play, sportsmanship, ac ...

– Sr. TE Jake Roh

Paul Hornung Award The Paul Hornung Award is a college football award that was created in January 2010 by the Louisville Sports Commission in Louisville, Kentucky, with the support of Paul Hornung, a member of the College Football Hall of Fame and the Pro Football ...

– Sr. WR

Cedrick Wilson Jr. Cedrick Wilson Jr. (born November 20, 1995) is an American professional football wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Boise State Broncos. Early life Wilson attended ...

Fred Biletnikoff Award The Fred Biletnikoff Award is presented annually to the most outstanding receiver in American college football by the Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation, Inc. (TQCF), an independent not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. The award was creat ...

– Sr. WR Cedrick Wilson

Wuerffel Trophy The Wuerffel Trophy is an award given annually to the college football player "who best combines exemplary community service with athletic and academic achievement." The trophy, designed by W. Stanley Proctor and named in honor of former Univers ...

– Jr. QB Brett Rypien

Davey O'Brien Award The Davey O'Brien Award, officially the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award, named after Davey O'Brien, is presented annually to the collegiate American football player judged by the Davey O'Brien Foundation to be the best of all National C ...

– Jr. QB Brett Rypien

Walter Camp Award The Walter Camp Player of the Year Award is given annually to the collegiate American football player of the year, as decided by a group of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I FBS head coaches and sports information direc ...

– Jr. QB Brett Rypien

Manning Award The Manning Award has been presented annually since the 2004 football season to the collegiate American football quarterback as judged by the Sugar Bowl Committee to be the best in the United States. It is the only quarterback award that inc ...

– Jr. QB Brett Rypien

Mountain West media days

At the Mountain West media days, held at the

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, the Broncos were picked as the overwhelming favorites to win the Mountain Division title, receiving 21 of a possible 28 first place votes. Sr. OL Mason Hampton was selected to the all-conference first team offense. Jr. DL David Moa and Jr. DB Tyler Horton were selected to the all-conference first team defense.

Media poll

Mountain Division

# Boise State – 161 (21) # Colorado State – 135 (6) # Wyoming – 114 (1) # Air Force – 82 # New Mexico – 68 # Utah State – 28

Schedule

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Roster

Game summaries

Troy

* Passing leaders:

(BSU): 15–27, 183 YDS, 1 INT; Brandon Silvers (Troy): 17–33, 146 YDS, 1 INT. * Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 13 CAR, 82 YDS, 1 TD;

Jordan Chunn Jordan Chunn (born January 2, 1995) is an American football running back. He played college football at Troy University. He has been a member of the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL) and Birmingham Stalli ...

(Troy): 11 CAR, 41 YDS. * Receiving leaders:

(BSU): 4 REC, 65 YDS;

Damion Willis Damion Lakeith Willis (born June 20, 1997) is an American former professional football wide receiver who is a inside receivers coach for Georgia Southern. He played college football at Troy and signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted ...

(Troy): 2 REC, 27 YDS.

At Washington State

* Passing leaders: Montell Cozart (BSU): 12–20, 161 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT;

Tyler Hilinski Tyler Scott Haun Hilinski (May 26, 1996 – January 16, 2018) was an American football quarterback who played college football at Washington State University. He died by suicide following his junior year. An autopsy revealed that he had stage on ...

(WSU): 25–33, 235 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT. * Rushing leaders: Montell Cozart (BSU): 14 CAR, 72 YDS, 1 TD; James Williams (WSU): 14 CAR, 31 YDS. * Receiving leaders: Cedrick Wilson Jr. (BSU): 9 REC, 147 YDS, 2 TD; Renard Bell (WSU): 7 REC, 107 YDS.

New Mexico

* Passing leaders: Montell Cozart (BSU): 15–19, 137 YDS, 2 TD; Coltin Gerhart (UNM): 7–13, 67 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT. * Rushing leaders: Montell Cozart (BSU): 11 CAR, 68 YDS, 1 TD; Tyrone Owens (UNM): 14 CAR, 46 YDS, 1 TD. * Receiving leaders: Cedrick Wilson Jr. (BSU): 3 REC, 64 YDS; Delane Hart-Johnson (UNM): 2 REC, 24 YDS.

Virginia

* Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 24–42, 285 YDS, 1 INT;

Kurt Benkert Kurt Benkert (born July 17, 1995) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the East Carolina Pirates and Virginia Cavaliers. He signed with t ...

(UVA): 19–29, 273 YDS, 3 TD. * Rushing leaders: Robert Mahone (BSU): 3 CAR, 21 YDS; Jordan Ellis (UVA): 24 CAR, 93 YDS, 2 TD. * Receiving leaders: Cedrick Wilson Jr. (BSU): 13 REC, 209 YDS, 1 TD; Andre Levrone (UVA): 5 REC, 141 YDS, 2 TD.

At BYU

* Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 12–19, 125 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT; Tanner Mangum (BYU): 18–33, 164 YDS, 2 INT. * Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 29 CAR, 118 YDS, 2 TD; Ula Tolutau (BYU): 9 CAR, 38 YDS, 1 TD. * Receiving leaders: Cedrick Wilson Jr. (BSU): 3 REC, 43 YDS;

Matt Bushman Matt Bushman (born November 3, 1995) is an American former professional football tight end who played in the National Football League (NFL) from 2021 to 2023. He played high school football at Sabino High School in Tucson, Arizona, where he le ...

(ABC): 7 REC, 65 YDS.

At San Diego State

* Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 11–19, 72 YDS, 1 TD; Christian Chapman (SDSU): 12–27, 240 YDS, 1 TD. * Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 23 CAR, 128 YDS, 1 TD;

Rashaad Penny Rashaad Armein Penny (born February 2, 1996) is an American former professional football running back who played for six seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Seattle Seahawks. He played college football for the San D ...

(SDSU): 21 CAR, 53 YDS, 1 TD. * Receiving leaders: Cedrick Wilson Jr. (BSU): 2 REC, 60 YDS; Fred Trevillion (SDSU): 2 REC, 128 YDS, 1 TD.

Wyoming

* Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 12–17, 104 YDS;

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(WYO): 12–27, 131 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT. * Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 17 CAR, 91 YDS; Josh Allen (WYO): 18 CAR, 62 YDS, 1 TD. * Receiving leaders: Cedrick Wilson Jr. (BSU): 5 REC, 66 YDS, 1 TD; Austin Conway (WYO): 5 REC, 33 YDS.

At Utah State

* Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 19–27, 260 YDS, 3 TD;

Jordan Love Jordan Alexander Love (born November 2, 1998) is an American professional football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Utah State Aggies, where he was named to the seco ...

(USU): 17–32, 168 YDS, 1 TD. * Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 19 CAR, 110 YDS; Tre Miller (USU): 7 CAR, 40 YDS. * Receiving leaders: Cedrick Wilson Jr. (BSU): 6 REC, 94 YDS, 1 TD; Ron'quavion Tarver (USU): 3 REC, 77 YDS, 1 TD.

Nevada

* Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 20–27, 258 YDS, 2 TD; Ty Gangi (NEV): 24–37, 160 YDS, 1 TD, 3 INT. * Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 12 CAR, 64 YDS, 2 TD; Kelton Moore (NEV): 17 CAR, 106 YDS, 1 TD. * Receiving leaders: Cedrick Wilson Jr. (BSU): 5 REC, 80 YDS, 1 TD; Wyatt Demps (NEV): 6 REC, 61 YDS.

At Colorado State

* Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 23–43, 315 YDS, 4 TD, 1 INT; Nick Stevens (CSU): 29–43, 309 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT. * Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 23 CAR, 242 YDS, 3 TD;

Dalyn Dawkins Dalyn Daeel Dawkins (born December 26, 1994) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Colorado State Rams. Early life Dawkins was born a ...

(CSU): 32 CAR, 161 YDS, 2 TD. * Receiving leaders: Cedrick Wilson Jr. (BSU): 3 REC, 73 YDS;

Michael Gallup Michael Gallup (born March 4, 1996) is an American professional American football, football wide receiver for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Butler Grizzlies and Colorado Stat ...

(CSU): 11 REC, 102 YDS, 1 TD. Alexander Mattison set the Boise State record for yards from scrimmage with 286 yards. Mattison rushed for 242 yards on the ground and picked up 44 receiving yards.

Air Force

* Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 16–22, 300 YDS, 3 TD; Nate Romine (AF): 7–10, 115 YDS. * Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 17 CAR, 42 YDS; Nate Romine (AF): 16 CAR, 54 YDS, 1 TD. * Receiving leaders: A. J. Richardson (BSU): 3 REC, 123 YDS, 1 TD; Marcus Bennett (AF): 3 REC, 63 YDS.

At Fresno State

* Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 22–31, 278 YDS; Marcus McMaryion (FS): 23–36, 332 YDS, 2 TD. * Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 15 CAR, 63 YDS, 1 TD;

Jordan Mims Jordan Mims (born June 16, 1999) is an American professional football running back. He played college football for the Fresno State Bulldogs. Early life Mims grew up in East Palo Alto, California and attended high school at Menlo-Atherton. In M ...

(FS): 11 CAR, 43 YDS, 1 TD. * Receiving leaders: Cedrick Wilson Jr. (BSU): 7 REC, 134 YDS; KeeSean Johnson (FS): 6 REC, 119 YDS, 2 TD.

Fresno State (Mountain West Championship Game)

* Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 16–32, 246 YDS; Marcus McMaryion (FS): 16–34, 172 YDS, 1 INT. * Rushing leaders: Ryan Wolpin (BSU): 11 CAR, 50 YDS, 1 TD; Josh Hokit (FS): 9 CAR, 46 YDS. * Receiving leaders: Cedrick Wilson Jr. (BSU): 8 REC, 148 YDS; KeeSean Johnson (FS): 5 REC, 58 YDS.

vs Oregon (Las Vegas Bowl)

* Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 21–38, 362 YDS, 2 TD, 2 INT;

Justin Herbert Justin Patrick Herbert (born March 10, 1998) is an American professional American football, football quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oregon Ducks football, Orego ...

(UO): 26–36, 233 YDS, 2 TD, 2 INT. * Rushing leaders: Ryan Wolpin (BSU): 23 CAR, 71 YDS, 2 TD; Justin Herbert (UO): 9 CAR, 17 YDS. * Receiving leaders: Cedrick Wilson Jr. (BSU): 10 REC, 221 YDS, 1 TD;

Dillon Mitchell Dillon Mitchell may refer to: * Dillon Mitchell (gridiron football) Dillon Mitchell (born May 16, 1997) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college fo ...

(UO): 9 REC, 143 YDS.

Rankings

Post-season awards

Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year

Leighton Vander Esch Leighton Vander Esch (born February 8, 1996) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Boise State Broncos, and was se ...

– Jr. LB

Mountain West first team

''Offense''

– Sr. WR Jake Roh – Sr. TE Mason Hampton – Sr. OL ''Defense''

Curtis Weaver Curtis Weaver (born August 3, 1998) is an American former professional football linebacker. He played college football at Boise State. Early life Weaver attended St. Anthony High School in Long Beach, California. He committed to Boise State Un ...

– Fr. DL Leighton Vander Esch – Jr. LB Tyler Horton – Jr. DB

Mountain West second team

''Offense''

– Jr. QB Archie Lewis – Sr. OL Avery Williams – Fr. PR/KR ''Defense'' Jabril Frazier – Jr. DL David Moa – Jr. DL Kekoa Nawahine – So. DB Sean Wale – Sr. P

Mountain West honorable mention

Ezra Cleveland Ezra Cleveland (born May 8, 1998) is an American professional football guard for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Boise State Broncos and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in th ...

– FR. OL Haden Hoggarth – Jr. K Alexander Mattison – So. RB Tyson Maeva – So. LB Durrant Miles – Jr. DL

John Molchon John Molchon (born February 2, 1997) is an American professional football guard. He played college football at Boise State. Early life Molchon grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada and attended Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School in Summerlin. ...

– So. OL DeAndre Pierce – So. DB :Award Reference:

Players in the 2018 NFL Draft

References

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