Good Morning, Bronco Nation! 

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

🏈 Winning tradition
🎁 Happy holidays
🔹 And so much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Three in a Row. Boise State men’s hoops tallied its third-straight win last night, powered by Pearson Carmichael’s 26 points and Drew Fielder’s 23. Javan Buchanan added 15, while Andrew Meadow tallied eight. The game marked the first time Boise State and Duquesne met on the hardwood in program history. Next up? Boise State finishes its nonconference slate on Sunday afternoon at a neutral site against Saint Mary’s at 4 p.m. MT.

🔼 Worth the Wait. Boise State sophomore cornerback Sherrod Smith earned his starting role with the Broncos, and once he got the opportunity, he knew he had to make the most of it. Read more about the lessons he’s learned during his football journey.

🔼 Winning Tradition. Why did Chase Penry choose to transfer to Boise State? It all boiled down to a few key ingredients.

🔼 Happy Holidays! Boise State women’s hoops has a great gift option for the Bronco fan in your life! Pick up a set of four tickets for just $25 as the Broncos take on Southern Utah on Dec. 13, Nevada on New Year’s Eve, Grand Canyon on Jan. 3, and Colorado State on Jan. 10. More details here.

🔼 Gone Bowling. Do you have your tickets yet for Saturday night?

🔼 Welcome Home. Boise State women’s soccer announced Dalen Lau will join the team for the 2026 season. Lau, who spent the last three years at Sacramento State, shored up a backline that posted six shutouts. The Hawaii native earned Big Sky Conference Defensive Player of the Week honors last season.

🔼 Broncos in the NFL. Week 15 kicks off in the NFL tonight, and 10 former Broncos will take the field. As part of the early Sunday slate, Khalil Shakir and the Bills will face a pivotal divisional test against the Patriots, while Ashton Jeanty and the Raiders take on the Eagles, Scott Matlock and the Chargers battle the Chiefs, Ezra Cleveland and the Jaguars match up against the Jets, and the Commanders’ John Bates and Jeremy McNichols play the Giants.

During Sunday’s late afternoon games, DeMarcus Lawrence and the Seahawks battle the Colts, JL Skinner and the Broncos clash with the Packers, and Kellen Moore leads the Saints against the Panthers. Cedrick Wilson Jr. and the Miami Dolphins round out the week with a battle against the Steelers on Monday Night Football.

🔼 Next Up. Boise State women’s hoops fell to Utah, 91-58, on the road last night. Mya Hansen led the Broncos with 13 points and five assists, while Natalie Pasco added 12 points and four assists. The Broncos will head back home for its final nonconference opponent of the season, welcoming Southern Utah on Dec. 13 at 1 p.m. MT.

📱 FROM THE A.D.

🤔 BLUE TURF TRIVIA

What is Boise State’s all-time record in bowl games since joining the FBS in 1996?

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

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🗓 THE MONTH AHEAD

*All times in MT unless otherwise listed

Saturday, Dec. 13
👟 Track & Field Indoor Season @ Spokane Indoor Challenge (Spokane, Washington)
🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. Southern Utah @ 1 p.m. | Watch: Mountain West Network | Radio: KBOI 670 AM | Tickets
🏈 Football vs. Washington @ Bucked Up LA Bowl Hosted by Gronk @ 6 p.m. (Los Angeles, California) | Watch: ABC

Sunday, Dec. 14
🏀 Men’s Basketball @ Saint Mary’s @ 4 p.m. (Idaho Falls, Idaho) | Radio: KBOI 93.1 FM

Wednesday, Dec. 17
🏀 Women’s Basketball @ New Mexico @ 7 p.m. (Albuquerque, New Mexico) | Watch: Mountain West Network | Radio: KBOI 670 AM

Saturday, Dec. 20
🏀 Women’s Basketball @ San Diego State @ 2 p.m. (San Diego, California) | Watch: Mountain West Network | Radio: KBOI 670 AM
🏀 Men’s Basketball @ Nevada @ 6 p.m. (Reno, Nevada) | Radio: KBOI 670 AM

Tuesday, Dec. 30
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. New Mexico @ 9 p.m. | Watch: FS1 | Radio: KBOI 670 AM | Tickets

Wednesday, Dec. 31 (Happy New Year’s Eve!)
🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. Nevada @ 2 p.m. | Watch: Mountain West Network | Radio: KBOI 670 AM | Tickets

🔷 Go here to view the entire Boise State Athletics Calendar

ℹ️ TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 13-9!

🔷 Have a great week, Bronco Nation!