Good morning, Bronco Nation! From college football analysts to former Boise State football players, running back and Heisman frontrunner, Ashton Jeanty, has captured the attention of the country.

What else is brewing in today’s edition, Bronco Nation?

🏆️ Two Broncos earn weekly awards
⛳️ Women’s golf recap
🔷 And much, much more!

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🔼 Back To Back. Boise State volleyball’s Kiki Remensperger has been named the Mountain West Freshman of the Week. This is the third MW Freshman of the Week honor for the San Diego, California, native. While splitting time between setter and outside hitter, she tallied a combined 16 kills while hitting .333 percent. She also added team-highs for assists with 57 and service aces with three, had 42 digs, three block assists, and 20.5 points.

🔼 Listen Up. As Boise State gymnastics prepares for their season, listen in on practice with freshman Noelle Ball, one of the Broncos’ newcomers.

🔼 And Again. For the fifth time in six games, Ashton Jeanty has been named Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week. The Bronco tailback ran for 217 yards and one touchdown on 31 carries while catching three passes for 20 yards and a touchdown in Boise State's 28-7 win at Hawai'i. Jeanty scored a 54-yard touchdown in the first quarter, his ninth 50+ yard rush of the season. No FBS team has more than five. He now leads the FBS in rushing yards (1,248), rushing touchdowns (17), yards per carry (9.9), yards after contact (911) and missed tackles forced (59).

🔼 A Generous Donation. Boise State Athletics received a $1 million pledge from Dennis M. and Matthew J. Baker, owners of DMB Companies Inc., a locally-based real estate development company. The commitment will be designated for the North End Zone Project, Director of Athletics Jeramiah Dickey announced Monday. 

🗣️ "We are grateful for Dennis, Jean and Matt for their belief in our vision, the investment in the North End Zone Project, and their long-term commitment to Boise State. It takes people like the Baker family who not only believe in Boise State but also make the Treasure Valley a great place to live. Appreciate their support as we all continue to build epic." - Jeramiah Dickey

🔼 Bronco Life. From fine dining to invaluable networking, we enjoyed a night filled with great conversations and important lessons. A big thank you to our amazing staff and generous donors for joining us in this delightful experience. Etiquette Dinner 2024 was a success! #MoreThanAnAthlete #BleedBlue

🔼 Bronco Life. Check out this touching interview about Boise State football head coach Spencer Danielson and his family.

🤔 BLUE TURF TRIVIA

Good To Be Back. Today’s trivia question…when was the last time Boise State football was ranked in the top 20 in both the AP Poll and Coaches Poll?

Think you got it? Scroll to the bottom and find out!

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🗓 THE WEEK AHEAD

Tuesday, October 15
⛳️ Women’s Golf @ Dale McNamara Invitational in Tulsa, Okla. | Live Scoring

Wednesday, October 16
No scheduled events

Thursday, October 17
🎾 Women’s Tennis @ ITA Regional Championships in Las Cruces, N.M.
🎾 Men’s Tennis @ ITA Mountain Region Championships in Las Vegas, Nev.
🏐 Volleyball vs. Nevada @ 6 p.m. in Boise, Idaho | Tickets | MWN | Live Stats
⚽️ Soccer vs. Air Force @ 7 p.m. in Boise, Idaho | Tickets | MWN | Live Stats

Friday, October 18
🎾 Women’s Tennis @ ITA Regional Championships in Las Cruces, N.M.
🎾 Men’s Tennis @ ITA Mountain Region Championships in Las Vegas, Nev.
👟 Cross Country @ Arturo Barrios Invitational in Bryan-College Station, Texas

Saturday, October 19
🎾 Women’s Tennis @ ITA Regional Championships in Las Cruces, N.M.
🎾 Men’s Tennis @ ITA Mountain Region Championships in Las Vegas, Nev.
👟 Cross Country @ LC State Invitational in Lewiston, Idaho
🏐 Volleyball vs. Utah State @ Noon in Boise, Idaho | Tickets | MWN | Live Stats

Sunday, October 20
🎾 Women’s Tennis @ ITA Regional Championships in Las Cruces, N.M.
🎾 Men’s Tennis @ ITA Mountain Region Championships in Las Vegas, Nev.
⛳️ Women’s Golf @ The Clash at Boulder Creek in Boulder City, Nev.
⚽️ Soccer vs. Colorado College @ Noon in Boise, Idaho | Tickets | MWN | Live Stats

Monday, October 21
🎾 Women’s Tennis @ ITA Regional Championships in Las Cruces, N.M.
🎾 Men’s Tennis @ ITA Mountain Region Championships in Las Vegas, Nev.
⛳️ Women’s Golf @ The Clash at Boulder Creek in Boulder City, Nev.

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 2019!

Sunday's ranking is the first time since 2019 the Broncos have been ranked in the top 20 in both polls. That year, the Broncos finished 18th in both major polls and 19th in the CFP rankings.

🔷 Have a great Tuesday, Bronco Nation!