Good Morning, Bronco Nation! Boise State defensive backs Ty Benefield and A'Marion McCoy were named to the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Watch List.

The award is presented annually to the nation's top defensive back. Benefield and McCoy are two of 35 players on the list, with Boise State being one of six teams with multiple selections.

Benefield led Boise State in total tackles (82), solo tackles (59), interceptions (2), total snaps (1,070) and defensive snaps (899) while tying for the team-high in fumble recoveries (2), a mark that topped the Mountain West. McCoy forced an FBS-high 19 incompletions and tied for second in the country with 11 pass breakups.

Head to our X/Twitter page for more Broncos who have landed on prestigious watch lists.

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

🏀 WBB Announces Nonconference Slate
🏈 2️⃣8️⃣ Days Until Kickoff
🔷 And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Nothing But Net. Boise State women's basketball head coach Gordy Presnell announced the nonconference slate for the 2025-26 season.

The Broncos will play seven of 11 games at home prior to Mountain West play, including three-straight to start the season.

Boise State opens its campaign on Monday, Nov. 3, against Eastern Oregon. The contest against the Mountaineers will be a kids’ day game with a noon tipoff.

🏀 : FULL COURT PRESS

🔼 Reps and More Reps. With only 2️⃣8️⃣ days ‘til kickoff, we’ve loved what we’ve seen from this squad on the practice field already.

And here’s another one to watch! 👀 🏈 👇🏼

🔼 Pickle in the Middle … Of Summer. The MBB team takes to pickleball to show its squad members’ versatility.

And in some more serious Bronco MBB news… 🗞️ 🏀 👇🏼

🔼 Where in the World is Coach? 🌎 When it comes to finding the best talent for Boise State men’s tennis, the recruiting field is boundless.

🔼 Treasure Valley Tops ‘Em All. It’s tough to beat this venue when it comes to competitive beach volleyball. 🏐 

Watch the full video here.

🔼 Fab ‘Fits FTW. The ensembles are pitch-perfect as the women’s soccer season approaches.

📱 FROM THE A.D.

🤔 BLUE TURF TRIVIA

Categorically Commanding. Which Boise State tight end led the Mountain West tight ends in several statistical categories last season?

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🗓 LOOKING AHEAD

*All times in MT unless otherwise listed

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

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

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

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

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

Friday, Sept. 5
🏈 Football Home Opener vs. Eastern Washington @ 7 p.m. TV: FS1 Radio: Bronco Radio Network | ORANGE 🍊 BLUE STRIPEOUT

🔷 Go here to view the entire Boise State Athletics Calendar

ℹ️ TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Matt Lauter!

Matt Lauter—who was recently announced as one of eight Broncos who made the Shrine Bowl 1000 Watchlist—caught 47 passes for 619 yards and a team-high seven touchdowns last season, leading MW tight ends in each category. He also ranked in the top 20 among FBS tight ends in all three categories. The redshirt senior was an All-MW First Team pick in 2024 and landed on the Preseason All-MW list.

With all of these Broncos making preseason watch lists, it’s no wonder that we were able to meet this momentous milestone: 👇🏼

🔷 Happy Thursday, Bronco Nation!