Good morning, Bronco Nation! Demitri Washington has always had a pretty good sense of what he wanted to do following his football career, but an injury last season sped up a little faster than he had originally planned. Fast-forward to now, he is already respected by the guys in the locker room, he was known by coaches and staff alike as someone who genuinely cared about his teammates.

📚️ Read the B:1 Feature: A New Role in the Brotherhood

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

🏈 Ferguson-Reynolds makes a heartfelt pledge
⚽️ A Bronco soccer preview
🔷 And much, much more!

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🔷 COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF

2 days until kickoff, Bronco Nation!

Explosive. Dynamic. Game-changer. However he gets described, Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty is sure to turn heads during the 2024 season after receiving double-digit preseason accolades. Find out more about his accolades and accomplishments by visiting HEI2MAN.com.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Game Time. After starting the season 2-0, only one of three teams in the Mountain West still undefeated, Boise State soccer will hit the road for the first time this season with a match against UC Riverside at 6:30 p.m. Boise State currently leads the Mountain West with 21 shots per match. The Broncos also hold the conference high of most shots taken in a match with 24.

🎙️ Listen to From The Spot, Episode 5 
Bronco soccer head coach Jim Thomas talks about the win over Idaho State, getting ready to hit the road to play UC Riverside and the growing professional opportunities in women's soccer.

🔼 Raising Awareness. Boise State punter James Ferguson-Reynolds turned heads as he announced on his personal social media channels that he will donate $20 to a Treasure Valley-based breast cancer awareness non-profit for every punt inside the 20 this season. Check out the heartfelt message about the “why” behind the pledge.

🔼 Center Court. Boise State freshman Maya Dutta is set to compete in the U.S. Open Junior Championships in Queens, New York. This marks Dutta's third junior grand slam appearance in 2024, having already competed in the Australian Open and Wimbledon Championships. Dutta, a freshman from Dallas, Texas, is believed to be the first Bronco women's tennis player to compete in the event.

🔼 Center Court. Boise State gymnastics is ready to start the season in style with brand-new Bronco gear. Check out the team’s new looks.

🔼 The Track Ahead. Ahead of this weekend’s season-opening event, both Boise State cross country’s men’s and women’s teams came in at No. 4 in the MW Preseason Poll. Both squads will head to Bozeman, Mont., this Friday to compete at the MSU Bobcat Twilight.

🔼 The Track Ahead. Boise State is thrilled to have successfully welcomed our international student-athletes to Treasure Valley. They learned about the unique aspects of their journey, from compliance and nutrition to academics and resources that will empower them to excel.

🤔 BLUE TURF TRIVIA

Slotting It Home. Today’s trivia question…who is Bronco soccer’s leading scorer so far this season?

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

📱 FROM THE AD’S DESK

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🗓 THE WEEK AHEAD

(All times are MT)

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

Friday, August 30
👟 Cross Country @ MSU Bobcat Twilight in Bozeman, Mont.
🏐 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. in Tucson, Ariz.

Sunday, September 1
⛳️ Men’s Golf @ Island Resort Intercollegiate
🏐 Volleyball vs. VCU @ 11 a.m. in Tucson, Ariz.

Monday, September 2
⛳️ Men’s Golf @ Island Resort Intercollegiate

Tuesday, September 3
No scheduled events

Wednesday, September 4
⚽️ Soccer vs. BYU @ 7 p.m. in Provo, Utah | ESPN+

🔷Click here to view the entire Boise State Athletics Calendar

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Carly Cross!

Cross has scored twice on six total shots on goal this season.

🔷 Have a great Thursday, Bronco Nation!