Good Morning, Bronco Nation! Former Boise State quarterback Kellen Moore (2008-11) is among the Football Bowl Subdivision student-athletes on the 2026 Hall of Fame ballot, while former Boise State coach Chris Petersen (2006-13) is among the nine former FBS coaches.

Petersen boasts a 147-39 career record in 14 seasons as a head coach. Coaching for the Broncos from 2006-13, he is the winningest coach in Boise State history, donning a 92-12 (88.5%) mark at the helm of the program. He twice led the Blue and Orange to undefeated seasons (2006 & 2009) and won five conference titles during his tenure.

The announcement of the 2026 NFF College Football Hall of Fame Class will be made in early 2026, with specific details to be announced in the future.

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

🧡 The Athletics Department partners with The Blue and Orange Store
🗣 Boise State announces intent to exit the MW in 2026
🔷 And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Bronco Drip. Boise State Athletics announced a new partnership with The Blue and Orange Store to make the alumni-owned, Treasure Valley-based Boise State merchandise provider the official source for apparel and merchandise at all Boise State Athletics events.

The store, inside the Allen Noble Hall of Fame at Albertsons Stadium, will be open this summer on weekdays during the same hours as the Hall of Fame and become a new part of the Hall of Fame and The Blue experience for the thousands of visitors each year. In 2024, more than 18,000 people from all 50 states and more than 30 countries visited on non-Boise State football gamedays.

🔼 Fielding Opportunities. The updates on The North End Zone Project keep coming in, and we couldn’t be more excited about what’s to come.

🔼 Time to Turn the Page. There’s a reason our motto is always, “What’s Next!”

🔼 She Goes the Distance. We’re right on track for adding the talent needed to continue to be competitive. Welcome, Emme Hamm!

📱 FROM THE A.D.

🤔 BLUE TURF TRIVIA

Take a Seat For This One. With the recent progress on the North End Zone Project, today’s trivia asks: Do you know what the capacity is for seating in Albertsons Stadium? Is it:

A) 36,363
B) 28,996
C) 38,000
D) 40,122
E) 39,000

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

Wednesday, June 11-Saturday, June 14
👟 Track & Field @ NCAA Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Oregon

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

Thursday, August 28
🏈 Football Opener @ Southern Florida in Tampa Florida @ 3:30 p.m. TV: ESPN Radio: Bronco Radio Network

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

🔷 Go here to view the entire Boise State Athletics Calendar

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: A) 36,363!

Albertsons Stadium—the home of Boise State football—has seen many changes. Growing from an original seating capacity of 14,500 and a green AstroTurf field, to a current capacity of 36,363 and the now famous Blue field.  

Boise State established a first in 1986 by installing blue AstroTurf as its playing surface. The second blue AstroTurf was installed in 1995 and a third prior to the 2002 season. A blue FieldTurf surface was installed in 2008. Other schools had special color projects in the end zone area prior to the Broncos, but Boise State was the first to have the entire field produced in a special color.

🔷 Happy Tuesday, Bronco Nation!