Good Morning, Bronco Nation! Boise State is well-represented on the Pac-12's 2026 Preseason Impact List! Quarterback Maddux Madsen, running backs Sire Gaines and Dylan Riley, and EDGEs Max Stege and Jayden Virgin-Morgan earned recognition for the Broncos.

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

🏈 Open House
⚽ Mic’d Up
🔹 And so much more!

🔼 Open House. Bronco Nation, come see what's new at The Blue! Boise State Athletics is hosting a free Open House on Aug. 11 from 4-6 p.m. at Albertsons Stadium, giving fans a first look at the North End Zone. Explore the premium hospitality spaces, enhanced concourse amenities, and the new team tunnel that will welcome the Broncos onto the field each game day. Attendees receive a complimentary 2026 football schedule poster while supplies last. More info and registration here.

🔼 World Stage. The World Athletics U20 Championships are underway in Eugene, and Boise State’s Addy MacArthur will represent the USA in the shot put today after earning her spot with a second-place finish at the USATF U20 Outdoor Championships. She competes in the qualifying round at 11 a.m. MT, with a shot at tonight’s final at 8:40 p.m. MT.

🔼 Draft Party. Take your league’s fantasy draft to The Blue! Boise State is opening Stueckle Sky Center suites on Friday, Aug. 21, for an exclusive draft night experience. In addition to making your picks overlooking The Blue, the experience features a behind-the-scenes tour, insight from Boise State football general manager Brandon Jones, and a game ticket for every guest. Learn more.

🔼 Academic Aces. Boise State men's golf is earning top marks! The Broncos received the 2025-26 PLATFORM Golf Team Academic Award from the Golf Coaches Association of America, landing on the Presidents Special Recognition list after posting a 3.579 cumulative team GPA. Seven of nine student-athletes recorded a 3.5 or higher, led by Ryan Meyer's perfect 4.0, while Luke Cushman, Chase Gorder, and Cole Rueck each carried 3.9 GPAs. Boise State was one of just 88 NCAA Division I institutions recognized with a 3.5-plus team GPA.

🔼 Mic’d Up. Boise State soccer enjoyed a recent AC Boise match; watch along with the Broncos as they were mic’d up for the game.

Who was the last Boise State student-athlete to represent Team USA before Addy MacArthur?

Got a guess? Scroll down for the answer reveal!

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*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

Answer: Emily Venters (2018).

🔷 Have a great Thursday, Bronco Nation!