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Good Morning, Boise State 11/27: Happy Thanksgiving, Bronco Nation!

Plus: women's basketball plays at Paradise Jam.

Good Morning, Bronco Nation! We hope you have a day full of good company and good food! But first, here’s a quick edition of Good Morning, Bronco Nation!

🎙️ OFF THE BLUE

Ty Benefield joins Off the Blue to discuss his family’s deep ties to football, growing up in Canada, the Broncos’ chase for a Mountain West Title, and more! Click here to listen.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Sweep To Semis. Boise State volleyball swept Grand Canyon in the first round of the Mountain West Championship! The Broncos had seven service aces in the win. They’ll play Utah State in the semifinals tomorrow at 2 p.m. on the Mountain West Network.

🔼 Holiday Hoops. Boise State women’s basketball is spending the holiday week in the U.S. Virgin Islands. They’ll play North Dakota today at 1 p.m. on ESPN+ at Paradise Jam.

🔼  NFL Broncos. Boise State will be represented by 11 former Broncos in Week 13 of the NFL! All 11 will be in action on Sunday, with three matchups pitting Broncos against each other.

  • Kellen Moore leads New Orleans into Miami to play Cedrick Wilson Jr. and the Dolphins.

  • Ashton Jeanty and the Las Vegas Raiders will play against Scott Matlock and the Los Angeles Chargers.

  • John Bates, Jeremy McNichols and the Washington Commanders host JL Skinner and the Denver Broncos.

🔼 Backyard Oasis. Boise State beach volleyball coach Alex Venardos has significantly contributed to the sport’s growth in Boise, Idaho. He built a regulation beach volleyball court in his backyard, providing a central location for training and community gatherings. Venardos’s efforts have led to the establishment of Idaho Beach, the state’s only junior and adult beach volleyball club, and have helped develop junior athletes into Division I players.

🤔 BLUE TURF TRIVIA

Top-30. How many wins does women’s basketball head coach Gordy Presnell have under his belt?

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, Nov. 27
🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. North Dakota @ 1 p.m. (U.S. Virgin Islands) | Radio: KBO1 670AM

Friday, Nov. 28
🏐 Volleyball @ MW Semifinals - TBA (Las Vegas, Nevada)
🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. Elon/Tulane @ 10:30 a.m./1 p.m. (U.S. Virgin Islands) | Radio: KBO1 670AM
🏈 Football @ Utah State @ 2 p.m. (Logan, Utah) | Wear Black | Watch: CBS | Radio: Bronco Radio Network

Saturday, Nov. 29
🏐 Volleyball @ MW Final - TBA (Las Vegas, Nevada)


🔷 Go here to view the entire Boise State Athletics Calendar

ℹ️ TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 774. He ranks 30th all-time in NCAA women’s basketball history.

🔷 Have a great Thanksgiving, Bronco Nation!