Good Morning, Bronco Nation! Boise State Athletics announced a new alignment between BroncoLife and Varsity B to create a more seamless transition from student-athlete to alumnus, building upon the theme "Once a Bronco, Always a Bronco."

BroncoLife centers its programming around three key areas: personal growth, community involvement, and career development. Year-round, student-athletes engage in workshops, service projects, and networking opportunities designed to support and empower them on and off the field.

🗣 "When we say we're committed to an elite student-athlete experience, we mean every part of the journey.” - Jeramiah Dickey, Boise State Director of Athletics.

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

🇬🇷 More News From WBB in Greece!
👀 Matt Lauter Landed On Mackey Award Watch List
🔷 And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 They Rocked the Boat. From the Bronco WBB’s Greece Travel Journal:

Without having discussed it personally with everyone, I am confident in stating that Saturday’s excursion was unanimously everyone’s favorite day of the trip. There was one item on the itinerary for Saturday: three-island boat cruise. And that was all that was needed. 

The team had two concerns before the outing 1.) the 8 a.m. departure time and 2.) a couple unnamed players (Mya Hansen and Tatum Thompson) were concerned about sharks in the water. 

We arrived early on the three-story cruise ship so that we could claim our seats early.

✈️: READ THE FULL JOURNAL ENTRY
2️⃣: DAY TWO JOURNAL ENTRY

🔼 Greece Lightning. Another day, another BLOWOUT victory in Athens. In case you were wondering, this Boise State women's basketball team is talented. The biggest question mark coming into the season would be how a team featuring seven newcomers would gel together, and the most significant takeaway out of the two games was the overall togetherness of the group (more on that later). Fans are going to have a fun season within the confines of ExtraMile Arena this upcoming year!

🏀: FULL RECAP/HIGHLIGHT VIDEOS

🔼 News Fron the Watch Tower. Boise State tight end Matt Lauter earned recognition on the Mackey Award Watch List. The award is presented annually to the nation's most outstanding tight end. Lauter is one of 46 players on this year's list, joining Wyoming's John Michael Gyllenborg as the only representatives from the Mountain West.

The redshirt senior is the first Bronco since John Bates to be selected to the watch list. Bates, who is entering his fifth season with the Washington Commanders, was featured on the watch list three-straight years (2018-20).

And, ahem… 👇🏼

🔼 Raising the “Barre.” Boise State Athletics and the Bronco Athletic Association will host Built on the Blue, a unique fundraising fitness event to support female student-athletes at Boise State, on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Barre-inspired workout will feature Jen Bobodzhanov, local studio owner of Barre3 and Barre3 Eagle, and local DJ Eric Rhodes at Albertsons Stadium. 

🗣"Built on the BLUE is more than just a workout—it's a powerful way to bring our community together in support of Bronco women's athletics," said Jen Bobodzhanov.

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🔼 Serving Up Great Info. Bronco volleyball is officially on our radar!

Season Opener Deets:

Friday, Aug. 29
🏐 Volleyball vs. Navy (Orem, Utah) @ 10 a.m.
🏐 Volleyball vs. Montana (Orem, Utah) @ 5 p.m.

🔼 In G.O.A.T. News. And ICYMI, Former Boise State football running back Ashton Jeanty was named 2024-25 Mountain West Male Athlete of the Year, the conference announced. He is the sixth Bronco to secure a MW Athlete of the Year honor, with the group combining for a league-high nine awards.

📱 FROM THE A.D.

🤔 BLUE TURF TRIVIA

Serious Squad Goals. Previous Broncos on the Mackey Award Watch List before Matt Lauter include Jake Roh (2016-17), Gabe Linehan (2013) and which player from the 2011 squad?

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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: Kyle Efaw!

Previous Broncos on the Mackey Award Watch List before Matt Lauter include Jake Roh (2016-17), Gabe Linehan (2013) and Kyle Efaw (2011).

🔷 Have an awesome week, Bronco Nation!