Good Morning, Bronco Nation! “The most brutal guy on the field.” 

That’s how Boise State offensive lineman Kage Casey once described teammate Roger Carreon, and it’s that level of tenacity that Carreon brings to the gridiron every time he takes the field. But where did Carreon’s toughness come from?

He traces it back to his roots in Jal, New Mexico — a small town of 2,000 people and the last incorporated city in the south-easternmost part of the state. Find out how growing up in Jal shaped Carreon into who he is today.

What else is mixed into today’s piping hot edition of the Good Morning, Bronco Nation Brew? Scroll down to find out!

⚽ On the Pitch
🎙️ Off the Blue
🔷 And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 On the Pitch. Boise State soccer continues Mountain West play this evening, hosting San Jose State at 7 p.m. as part of Socctoberfest. The Broncos will also welcome Fresno State on Sunday, Oct. 12 at noon. Check out the full preview for both upcoming conference battles.

And while you’re at it, we hope to see you at the game tonight for Socctoberfest!

🔼 Off the Blue. Cross Country runner Kaiya Robertson earned Mountain West Cross Country Athlete of the Week this week, and now she’s sitting down with Off the Blue to talk her season, soccer career, and so much more. Listen now!

🔼 Picture Day. What happens when you ask Boise State men’s hoops for an autograph?

🔼 Dig In. Episode 1 of Dig In with Beach featuring Alex Vendardos is here! Don’t miss the debut episode.

🔼 Mark Your Calendars. The indoor schedule is here for Boise State track and field! The Broncos will compete in 10 meets starting Dec. 6 with the season ending at the NCAA Championships in March. Check out the full schedule.

📱 FROM THE A.D.

🤔 BLUE TURF TRIVIA

Moving Up. Boise State soccer’s Kenzie MacMillan has two assists in the team’s last two matches, giving her 59 career points. What place does that move her into all time for career points leaders in program history?

Think you know the answer? Scroll to the bottom to find out!

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🗓 THE WEEK AHEAD

*All times in MT unless otherwise listed

Thursday, Oct. 9
🏐 Women’s Volleyball @ Colorado State @ 6 p.m. Watch | Live Stats
⚽ Women’s Soccer vs. San Jose State @ 7 p.m. Watch | Live Stats | Tickets
🎾 Women’s Tennis @ ITA Mountain Region Championships (Provo, Utah)
🎮 ES vs. Michigan State @ 6 p.m. TV: twitch.tv/boisestate
🎮 ES vs. New Mexico @ 8 p.m. TV: twitch.tv/boisestate

Friday, Oct. 10
🎾 Women’s Tennis @ ITA Mountain Region Championships (Provo, Utah)
🎮 ES vs. Michigan State @ 6 p.m. TV: twitch.tv/boisestate
🎮 ES vs. New Mexico @ 8 p.m. TV: twitch.tv/boisestate

Saturday, Oct. 11
🎾 Women’s Tennis @ ITA Mountain Region Championships (Provo, Utah)
🏐 Volleyball @ Wyoming @ 12 p.m. (Laramie, Wyoming) Watch | Live Stats
🏈 Football vs. New Mexico @ 7:45 p.m. TV: FS1 | Listen: Bronco Radio Network | Tickets

Sunday, Oct. 12
⚽ Women’s Soccer vs. Fresno State @ 12 p.m. Watch | Live Stats | Tickets

Monday, Oct. 13
⛳ Women’s Golf @ New Mexico State Golf Iconic Classic (Las Cruces, New Mexico)
🎮 ES vs. Baylor @ 6 p.m. TV: twitch.tv/boisestate
🎮 ES vs. UNLV @ 8 p.m. TV: twitch.tv/boisestate

Tuesday, Oct. 14
⛳ Women’s Golf @ New Mexico State Golf Iconic Classic (Las Cruces, New Mexico)
⛳ Men’s Golf @ Oregon State Invitational (Salem, Oregon)
🎮 ES vs. Baylor @ 6 p.m. TV: twitch.tv/boisestate
🎮 ES vs. UNLV @ 8 p.m. TV: twitch.tv/boisestate

Wednesday, Oct. 15
⛳ Women’s Golf @ New Mexico State Golf Iconic Classic (Las Cruces, New Mexico)
⛳ Men’s Golf @ Oregon State Invitational (Salem, Oregon)
🎾 Men’s Tennis @ Intercollegiate Tennis Association (Las Vegas, Nevada)
🎮 ES vs. Baylor @ 6 p.m. TV: twitch.tv/boisestate
🎮 ES vs. UNLV @ 8 p.m. TV: twitch.tv/boisestate

🔷 Go here to view the entire Boise State Athletics Calendar

ℹ️ TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: MacMillan tied Carly Cross for fourth in career points.

🔷 Have a great Thursday, Bronco Nation!