Good Morning, Bronco Nation! Boise State offensive tackle Kage Casey was named to Phil Steele's Preseason All-America Fourth Team. The redshirt junior, who earned All-America honors from five outlets in 2024, is the only player from the Mountain West featured on the list.

Last season, Casey was tabbed second team All-America by The Athletic and Walter Camp. He earned third team honors from College Football Network, fourth team selection from Phil Steele and honorable mention from Sports Illustrated. The left tackle registered a 99.3 Pro Football Focus blocking efficiency, ranking third among FBS offensive tackles. He did not allow a sack in 440 opportunities, anchoring a unit that averaged 1.07 sacks allowed per game, 12th-fewest in the nation.

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

⚽️ Update on the Boise State soccer pitch
💙 Honoring Boise State football’s Coach Collins
🔷 And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Okay, So Here’s the Pitch… It’s a painstaking process to get the pitch worthy of a Division 1 level of play, and Boise State soccer is ensuring this happens.

🔼 Let’s Get Real. A lot of changes have been happening in college sports, so there’s no better time to launch this Coaches’ Round Table (starting today!).

🔼 It’s About Freedom. Yesterday, we took the time to celebrate Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth Independence Day, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and offering support in the ongoing battle for equal rights.

🔼 She’s In the Running! Vote HERE!

🔼 Tracking History. A cow pasture-turned-football-field-turned-track, the University of Oregon’s historic Hayward field was built in 1919 and recently renovated. It has been the home of legends since its inception, and hosted more USA Olympic Track and Field Trials and NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships than any other venue.

To watch our Broncos bring their best during the NCAA Outdoor Championships on this landmark of a stage was something to behold.

📱 FROM THE A.D.

🤔 BLUE TURF TRIVIA

Don’t See Him Coming. How many sacks did Ahmed Hassanein record during his football career at Boise State?

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

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🗓 LOOKING AHEAD

*All times in MT unless otherwise listed

Sunday, August 17
⚽️ Women’s Soccer Opener @ Idaho State (Pocatello, Idaho) @ 7 p.m.

Thursday, August 21
⚽️ Women’s Soccer Opener @ Southern Utah (Cedar City, Utah) @ 4 p.m.

Sunday, August 24
⚽️ Women’s Soccer Opener @ Utah Tech (St. George, Utah) @ 10 a.m.

Thursday, August 28
🏈 Football Opener @ South Florida (Tampa, Florida) @ 3:30 p.m. TV: ESPN Radio: Bronco Radio Network | WEAR BLUE
⚽️ Women’s Soccer Home Opener vs. Montana @ 7 p.m. | Watch | Tickets

Friday, August 29
🏐 Women’s Volleyball vs. Navy (Orem, Utah) @ 10 a.m.
🏐 Women’s Volleyball vs. Montana (Orem, Utah) @ 5 p.m.

Saturday, August 30
🏐 Women’s Volleyball @ Utah Valley (Orem, Utah) @ 3 p.m.

🔷 Go here to view the entire Boise State Athletics Calendar

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 24!

Ahmed Hassanein recorded 24 sacks during his career at Boise State. This total ranks him fourth in school history. His 9.5 sacks from senior year placed him third in the Mountain West Conference and tied for 16th nationally. 

Hassanein is the first Egyptian to be drafted into the NFL, having been chosen by the Detroit Lions in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

🔷 Have an awesome weekend, Bronco Nation!