Good morning, Bronco Nation! Boise State football coach Jabril Frazier was mic’d up at a recent practice as the Broncos get ready for the season opener a little over two weeks away.

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

🤸 Gymnastics releases 2025 schedule
🏈 Simpson named to Butkus Award watch list
🔷 And much, much more!

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🔷 COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF

17 days until kickoff, Bronco Nation!

Boise State wide receiver Prince Strachan comes into the 2024 season looking to make an impact on The Blue after a solid first season. As a true freshman, No. 17 played in all 14 games, including two starts, and tallied 12 catches for 274 yards and two touchdowns. Showcasing what he brings to the field, Strachan punctuated his first season with a 74-yard touchdown against New Mexico.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Ready For What’s Next. Boise State Gymnastics announced its official slate for the 2025 schedule. The Broncos' schedule features 10 competitions, with four being home meets in ExtraMile Arena. The squad will begin its regular season with a road trip to Seattle, Wash., on Friday, Jan. 10. There, the Blue and Orange will face Stanford and Washington, who both finished the 2024 season nationally ranked at No. 5 and No. 23, respectively.

🗣️ "We are excited to be competing with such highly ranked teams throughout the 2025 season. We can't wait to showcase our team." - Tina Bird, head coach

🔼 Watch Out. Boise State redshirt junior Andrew Simpson was included on the 2024 preseason watch list for the Butkus Award, an award presented annually to the nation's top linebacker. Simpson's preseason accolades include an All-America nod from College Football Network, who also named him Preseason Mountain West Linebacker of the Year. He made the Preseason All-MW team and was tabbed preseason All-MW by three outlets.

🔼 New To Boise. It’s official; Damaris Stuffle will join the Boise State track and field team for the 2024-25 season. Stuffle will race in the hurdles after compiling an impressive resume at Capital High School.

🔼 The Countdown Conclusion. At long last, the countdown for the best goals from the 2023 season has come to a close. Check out the top goal scored last season featuring a wonderful finish from Kenzie McMillan.

🔼 A Storm Is Brewing. You can feel the excitement of the fall semester approaching when the Blue Thunder Marching Band and #BoiseState Fight Song echo across campus.

🔼 Five Things. Earlier this week, Bronco Nation was introduced to one of the newest members of the women’s basketball team, Libby Hutton. Learn more about the Aussie as she tells us five things that she cannot live without.

🔼 Repping The Blue and Orange. It’s time to show some school spirit, Bronco Nation! On August 30, wear Boise State blue and orange for college colors day.

🛒 Get some Blue and Orange today!

🤔 BLUE TURF TRIVIA

In The Backfield. Today’s trivia question…how many TFLs did linebacker Andrew Simpson record last season?

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

📱 FROM THE AD’S DESK

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🗓 COMING SOON

(All times are MT)

Friday, August 16
⚽️ Soccer vs. Portland State @ 7 p.m. in Boise, Idaho | Tickets

Friday, August 23
⚽️ Soccer vs. Idaho State @ 7 p.m. in Boise, Idaho | Tickets

Thursday, August 29
⚽️ Soccer vs. UC Riverside @ 6:30 p.m. in Boise, Idaho | Tickets

Friday, August 30
🏐 Volleyball at Arizona @ 7 p.m.

Saturday, August 31
🏈 Football vs. Georgia Southern @ 2 p.m. in Statesboro, Ga. | Tickets | ESPNU
🏐 Volleyball vs. Tennessee St. @ 11 a.m. (Tucson, Ariz.)

🔷Click here to view the entire Boise State Athletics Calendar

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 16!

Simpson recorded 16 TFLs last season while adding 6.5 sacks and a pair of interceptions. For his efforts, he earned College Football Network All-America third-team and All-MW second-team honors.

🔷 Have a great Wednesday, Bronco Nation!