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Japan’s journey in the 2026 World Cup is officially underway! Boise State’s Assistant Athletic Director, Keita Shimada, is working with the Japanese National Team during the tournament. Read more about his incredible journey to the global stage.

What else is mixed into today’s edition of Good Morning, Bronco Nation?

🏈 Countdown: 81
🔹 And so much more!

📈 STOCK UP 

🔼 Countdown: 81. There are only 81 days left until Boise State football is back on the gridiron! Today, we’re highlighting the number 81 in the Bronco record books. Thomas Sperbeck owns the Boise State career record for the most receiving yards in a game with 281 against New Mexico on Nov. 14, 2015.

📱 FROM THE A.D.

🤔 BLUE TURF TRIVIA

Thomas Sperbeck ended his career as a Bronco with the most 100-yard receiving games in Boise State program history. How many times did he do it?

Got a guess? Scroll down for the answer reveal!

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🗓 THE SCHEDULE AHEAD

*All times in MT unless otherwise listed 

Wednesday, August 12
⚽ Soccer vs. CSUN @ 7 p.m.

Sunday, August 16
⚽ Soccer @ Weber State @ 7 p.m. (Ogden, Utah)

Thursday, August 20
⚽ Soccer @ SMU - TBA (Dallas, Texas)

Saturday, August 23
⚽ Soccer @ Texas Tech @ 7 p.m. (Lubbock, Texas)

Friday, August 28
🏐 Volleyball vs. UNC Asheville (Host) (Asheville, N.C.) | Watch

Saturday, August 29
🏐 Volleyball vs. UNC Asheville (Host) (Asheville, N.C.) | Watch

🔷 Go here to view the entire Boise State Athletics Calendar

ℹ️ TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 15!

🔷 Have a great week, Bronco Nation!