Good morning! See the moment Boise State football found out that the team was returning to Glendale, Ariz., for the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl.

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

🏈 On Location named travel partner for Vrbo Fiesta Bowl
🏐 Bartsch recognized by Dr. Pepper
🔷 And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Among The Best. After producing one of the most prolific seasons in college football history, Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty was named a finalist for the 2024 Heisman Trophy, the Heisman Trophy Trust announced. Jeanty has 2,497 rushing yards this season, the fourth-highest single-season total in FBS history. This is more than the rushing yards total of 115 FBS teams. He has 29 rushing touchdowns, equaling or besting the total of 118 FBS teams. He carried the ball a nation-high 344 times, averaging 7.3 yards per carry, most among players with 160+ rushing attempts.

🎥 A message to the Heisman voters from Coach Danielson

🔼 See You There. Boise State Athletics has selected On Location, a leader in collegiate sports travel, as the Official Postseason Travel Partner for Bronco Nation to support the No. 3 seed, Broncos, in the VRBO Fiesta Bowl on Dec. 31 against the winner of Penn State vs. SMU. On Location is offering two and three-night travel packages exclusively for Bronco fans.

🔼 Winner Winner. During the Mountain West Championship game, Boise State volleyball’s Paige Bartsch was the recipient of the Go Teach Dr.Pepper Tution Giveaway! She received the Mountain West grand prize for a total of $12,500 to use towards her tuition.

🔼 On Top. Hear from Boise State Esports Director Chris Haskell following the Mountain West ESports Championships where the Broncos took home titles in Rocket League and CFB25.

🤔 BLUE TURF TRIVIA

Best In The Treasure Valley. Today’s trivia question…before Ashton Jeanty’s HEI2MAN-worthy campaign which helped him become the program’s all-time leading rusher, which former Bronco held the record?

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

📱 FROM THE AD’S DESK

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🗓 THE WEEK AHEAD

Monday, December 9 - Friday, December 13
📚️ Finals Week

Saturday, December 14
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Saint Mary’s @ 7 p.m. in Idaho Falls, Idaho | Tickets | Listen | Live Stats

Sunday, December 15
No scheduled events

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Cedric Minter!

The junior running back became the program's all-time leading rusher with 4,655 yards, breaking a 44-year-old record previously held by Cedric Minter (1977-80), who totaled 4,475 yards. 

🔷 Have a great Tuesday, Bronco Nation!