Good Morning, Bronco Nation! Four former Boise State players earned opportunities with NFL teams after leading the Broncos to a College Football Playoff berth. Cameron Camper (Jacksonville Jaguars) and Ben Dooley (Los Angeles Rams) signed as undrafted free agents, while Seyi Oladipo (Miami Dolphins) and Alexander Teubner (Baltimore Ravens) secured rookie minicamp invites. The Ravens will host rookie minicamp from May 3-5, while the Dolphins, Jaguars and Rams will host from May 9-11.

🏈 : FULL RUNDOWN

What else is mixed into today’s Brew? Scroll down below to find out!

🥎 Softball hosts Utah State for MW series + regular season finale
🏈 Bronco football adds transfer
🔷 And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 G’Day, Mate. The Boise State football team has announced the addition of transfer offensive lineman Alma Taleni, who spent the 2024 season at Utah. A native of Coomera, Australia, Taleni will join as a redshirt freshman with four years of eligibility remaining.

Taleni joined the Utes with no American football experience, having played basketball at various levels in Australia. He played for the North Gold Coast Seahawks in 2020, averaging 3.5 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game.

🔼 High-Stakes Softball. The Boise State softball team wraps up the regular season by hosting Utah State in a three-game MW series today through Saturday, May 1-3. Broncos lead 21-10 since 2014 when Utah State joined the Mountain West. Boise State is 14-6 at home and has won the last 10 meetings in the Treasure Valley.

There’s a lot on the line 〰️〰️〰️ 👇🏼

🥎 Go here to find out more about the scenarios that exist regarding Boise State's seed in the Mountain West Softball Championship, May 7-10.

🔼 Nothing Routine About These Ladies. Emily Lopez certainly raised the bar for Boise State gymnastics.

And, of course, we can’t forget the many accolades for newcomer Kristina Shchennikova! 👇🏼

🔼 All Roads Led to the Championship. Yes, we’re beyond thrilled for tomorrow’s NCAA tournament match against Baylor, but it’s just as fun to look back at how women’s tennis accomplished this stellar feat.

🔼 Have Championships, Will Travel. The Boise State men’s tennis and BVB teams hopped planes yesterday for their respective NCAA Championships! 👇🏼 ✈️

🔼 No S’Mores At This Camp. Interested? Go here!

🤔 BLUE TURF TRIVIA

No Amateur Hour Here. We’re testing your short-term memory today. Yesterday, we announced the winners at this year’s “Best of the Blue” Awards. Makenzie Butt (Softball) was the winner of “Newcomer of the Year” on the women’s side. What male Boise State student-athlete won in this category?

Think you know the answer?

Scroll to the bottom to find out!

📱 FROM THE AD’S DESK

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🗓 LOOKING AHEAD

*All times in MT

Thursday, May 1
🥎 Softball vs. Utah State @ 6 p.m. TV: Mountain West Network | Watch | Live Stats | Tickets

Friday, May 2
👟 Track & Field @ Fresno State Invitational in Fresno, California
🏐 Beach Volleyball vs. Stanford @ NCAA National Beach Volleyball Championship in Gulf Shores, Alabama @ 1 p.m.
🎾 Women’s Tennis vs. Baylor @ NCAA Team First Round in Austin, Texas @ 9 a.m.
🎾 Men’s Tennis vs. Cal @ NCAA Team First Round in Berkeley, California @ 2 p.m.
🥎 Softball vs. Utah State @ 6 p.m. TV: Mountain West Network | Watch | Live Stats | Tickets

Saturday, May 3
👟 Track & Field @ Fresno State Invitational in Fresno, California
🏐 Beach Volleyball @ NCAA National Beach Volleyball Championship in Gulf Shores, Alabama @ 11 a.m.
🎾 Women’s Tennis vs. No. 14 Texas or Grand Canyon @ NCAA Team Second Round in Austin, Texas @ 3 p.m.
🎾 Men’s Tennis @ NCAA Team Second Round in Berkeley, California @ 2 p.m.
🥎 Softball vs. Utah State @ Noon TV: Mountain West Network | Watch | Live Stats | Tickets

Sunday, May 4
🏐 Beach Volleyball @ NCAA National Beach Volleyball Championship in Gulf Shores, Alabama

Monday, May 5-Thursday, May 8
(No Events Scheduled)

🔷 Click here to view the entire Boise State Athletics Calendar

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Javan Buchanan (MBB)!

Newcomer of the Year 

Earned by a female and male student-athlete for outstanding performance, through their individual achievement and/or contribution to their team, while competing in their first year at Boise State. 

• Makenzie Butt, Softball

• Javan Buchanan, Men's Basketball

🔷 Happy Thursday, Bronco Nation!