Good morning and thank you Bronco Nation!

Due to the high number of votes, Ada County Highway District has named one of their snow plows “Ashton Jeanty”, after our very own Bronco running back who plows down his opponents on The BLUE.

What else are we kicking into today’s edition, Bronco Nation?

🏈 Awards, conference schedule and a coach’s promotion
⚽️ Welcoming home a new Bronco
🔷 And much, much more!

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🔷 ONE BIG THING

Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty has been named as one of five finalists for the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award. Jeanty was a winner of one Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Player of the Week and was a two-time Honorable Mention this season.

The sophomore ranks second in the FBS in yards from scrimmage (1,814) and all-purpose yards per game (164.9). He has gained 1,262 rushing yards and 552 receiving yards, scoring 19 total touchdowns. He is the first FBS player since 2016 to eclipse 1,000 rushing yards and 500 receiving yards in a 10-game span. Jeanty is the only player in the FBS with multiple 50+ yard rushing touchdowns and multiple 50+ yard receiving touchdowns, scoring two of each.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Ready Up. The Broncos learned the 2024 home and away designations of their seven conference opponents plus their assignment in the league's new scheduling alliance with the remaining members of the Pac-12 Conference.

📆 Read more about the Broncos’ conference and non-conference opponents

🔼 Praise For Our Punter. The punter from Down Under was recognized for his incredible season by being named to the 2023 All-America second-team by the American Football Coaches Association. It’s James Ferguson-Reynolds’ second All-America Second Team honor of the postseason following his selection by Sports Illustrated.

This season, the Aussie has 25 punts that traveled 50 or more yards which rank 12th nationally. His punting caused eight touchbacks – ranking third in the country – while posting a net punting average of 43.1 yards, a number that placed him 10th in the FBS.

🔼 Warm Welcome. Boise State soccer’s forward roster just got a bit deeper as transfer Desiree Foster will join the team for the 2024 season. Foster comes from Arizona where she started in four matches and finished the season with a goal and two assists.

🗣️ "In order to win championships, you need championship-level players, in all positions, and Dez elevates our attack not only with ability and athleticism but with quality and experience.” - Jim Thomas

📚️ Read more about Foster and what she brings to Bronco soccer

🔼 Keeping Busy. Check out a few of the LA Bowl week events ahead of Saturday's game.

🔼 Defensive Mind. Head coach Spencer Danielson announced that he would bring back, and promote, Erik Chinander who will take over as defensive coordinator and defensive line coach.

🗣️ "He has such a bright and innovative defensive mind, and truly is an elite teacher of the game. He focuses on the development of players on and off the field and is dedicated to building long-lasting relationships." - Spencer Danielson

Chinander joined Boise State football’s staff last December and has served as the assistant head coach, defensive line coach and the defensive run-game coordinator since then. This season he has directed a defensive unit that leads the conference, and ranks 10th nationally, in sacks.

🔼 Single Game Tickets On Sale! Bronco basketball conference play is just around the corner! Get your single-game tickets now to help pack The X!

🤔 BLUE TURF TRIVIA

Got to the quarterback. The Boise State defense has a knack for getting to the quarterback no matter who it faces. Do you know how many sacks the Broncos have this season?

Think you've got it? Scroll down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

📱 FROM THE AD’S DESK

The survey was recently sent to key constituents identified by the Bronco Athletic Association including current and lapsed season ticket holders; local alumni; community partners; and residents who have expressed interest in supporting the Broncos.

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🗓 THE WEEK AHEAD

*All times are Mountain

Friday, Dec. 15

No scheduled events

Saturday, Dec. 16

🏈 Football vs. UCLA in LA Bowl @ 5:30 p.m. in Inglewood, Calif. on ABC | Tickets | Listen | Bowl Central

Sunday, Dec. 17

🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Cal State Fullerton @ 2 p.m. in Boise, Idaho | Tickets | Watch | Listen | Live Scoring

Monday, Dec. 18

No scheduled events

Tuesday, Dec. 19

No scheduled events

Wednesday, Dec. 20

🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. UC San Diego @ 5 p.m. in San Diego, Calif. | Listen

Friday, Dec. 21

🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. San Diego @ 5 p.m. in San Diego, Calif. | Watch | Listen | Live Scoring

🤸‍♀️ Gymnastics @ Intrasquad @ 7 p.m. in Boise, Idaho

🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Washington State @ 9 p.m. in Spokane, Wash. | Tickets | Watch | Listen

🔷 Click here to view the entire Boise State Athletics Calendar

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 36!

Ahmed Hassanein leads the defense with 12.5 sacks and the team has 36 sacks this season.

🔷 Have a great weekend, Bronco Nation!