Good morning! In honor of the College Football Playoff kicking off this week, take a look back at the historic Boise State win from the 2007 Fiesta Bowl as the Broncos prepare their return to Arizona on New Year’s Eve.

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

🏆️ Hassanein, Jeanty earn prestigious national attention
🤸 Meet the gymnastics team
🔷 And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 A True Leader. Boise State senior Ahmed Hassanein is one of three finalists for the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year award; an award presented annually to the FBS college football player who demonstrates a record of leadership by exhibiting exceptional courage, integrity and sportsmanship both on and off the field. In addition to his athletic and academic achievements, Hassanein is a major contributor in the Boise community. He serves on the leadership committee for BroncoBOLD, a mental health initiative that is driven by student-athletes.

📚️ Read more about Hassanein’s selection as a Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year award finalist

🔼 Tacking On Accolades. Ashton Jeanty added to his list of All-America accolades, securing first-team honors from the Associated Press as the lone unanimous selection this season. This is the second consecutive season he has been recognized by the AP. The Heisman runner-up and team captain holds Boise State's career rushing records for yards (4,665), 200-yard games (8) and 100-yard games (21).

🔼 Meet The Team. With Boise State gymnastic’s 2025 season less than a month away, get to know some of the new faces competing for the Blue and Orange.

📆 Save the date for Alumni Weekend this season

🔼 That’s A Wrap. Boise State is officially on Winter Break which means the holiday season is in full swing. See which gift you would rather open in this competition put on by Boise State softball.

🤔 BLUE TURF TRIVIA

Top Talent. Today’s trivia question…which statistical category did Boise State defensive lineman Ahmed Hassanein finish top ten in the nation?

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

📱 FROM THE AD’S DESK

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🗓 THE WEEK AHEAD

Tuesday, December 17
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Texas Southern @ 7 p.m. in Boise, Idaho | Tickets | MWN | Listen | Live Stats

Wednesday, December 18
🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. Furman @ 1 p.m. in Seattle, Wash. | B1G+ | Listen

Thursday, December 19
🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. North Dakota State @ 1 p.m. in Seattle, Wash. | B1G+ | Listen

Friday, December 20
No scheduled events

Saturday, December 21
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Air Force @ 1:30 p.m. in Boise, Idaho | Tickets | MWN | Listen | Live Stats

Sunday, December 22 - Friday, December 27
No scheduled events

🔷Click here to view the entire Boise State Athletics Calendar

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Total pressures!

The first-team All-Mountain West selection ranked seventh in the FBS with 55 total pressures. He also finished the regular season with 8.5 sacks, tied for 19th in the nation.

🔷 Have a great Tuesday, Bronco Nation!