Good morning, Bronco Nation! You know Boise State men’s basketball is building something special when the program is just one of 25 teams to have made each of the last three NCAA Tournaments.

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

🏈 Bronco duo named to East/West Shrine Bowl 1000 Watchlist
👟 Cross country announces 2024 schedule
🔷 And much, much more!

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🔷 COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF

43 days until kickoff, Bronco Nation!

Boise State 43, Oklahoma 42 (OT). One of the most famous and notable college football games of the 21st century. Need we say much more?

🎥Check out the full game highlights from the 2007 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 All Eyes. Boise State defensive standouts Ahmed Hassanein and A'Marion McCoy have been selected to the 2025 East-West Shrine Bowl 1000 Watchlist.

🏈Hassanein was selected Phil Steele Preseason All-America Fourth Team and Mountain West Preseason Co-Defensive Player of the Year after a breakout 2023 campaign. The defensive end recorded 12.5 sacks, ranking second in the MW and sixth in the country.

🏈McCoy earned Preseason All-MW honors after a 2023 season that featured a team-high three interceptions, as well as six pass breakups and one sack. The cornerback was tabbed All-MW Honorable Mention in his first season as a Bronco.

🔼 One Step Closer. Boise State Cross Country announced the team's schedule for the 2024 season. The Broncos will compete in five regular season meets, including one event in Idaho. The team will begin the season in Bozeman, Mont., on August 30 — the first time the Broncos will make the trip to Bozeman since 1992. Closing out the regular season, the team will stay in Idaho for the LC State Invitational on October 19.

🗣️"I love the range of competitive opportunities for our student-athletes that we have put together." - Pat McCurry, head coach

🔼 What’s Next. Following the announcement of the What’s Next initiative, department staff have been hard at work setting the stage for future successes by focusing on infrastructure.  Feature stories include the following…

🏖️Beach Volleyball lit The Blue following a huge program win. The victory catapulted the team into one of its best seasons yet under the advisement of head coach Alison Voigt.

🐴Unbridled, the campaign for Boise State University, announced a $150 million goal for Athletics Pillar. The most ambitious philanthropic and alumni engagement campaign in the university's history runs through 2028.

🏈The North End Zone Project will launch premium seating sales and reinforce the growing demand for more elite experiences at Boise State football games.

🔼Get Your Tickets! Boise State Athletics announced that season ticket sales for soccer, volleyball and women's basketball are now officially available for purchase! Fans who purchased season tickets last year can renew at this time. Season tickets for each sport cost $50, while Family Four Packs are on sale for $120. Pricing options are specific for each sport.

🔼Good Times. Take a look back at some of the best moments captured from Cole Rueck’s time at the Genesis Scottish Open.

🤔 BLUE TURF TRIVIA

History Made. Today’s trivia question…which team did Boise State beach volleyball beat this season for the first time in program history?

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

📱 FROM THE AD’S DESK

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🗓 THE WEEKS AHEAD

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Arizona!

Not only was it the first victory in program history over the Wildcats, but it was also the team’s 26th victory of the year, breaking the program record for most wins in a season.

🔷 Have a great weekend, Bronco Nation!