Good morning, Bronco Nation! Last week, Boise State celebrated 38 years of the first game being played on the now famous artificial blue turf at Bronco Stadium II (now known as Albertsons Stadium). Learn more about The BLUE and the impact it has had on the university.

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

👟 Sweet, sweet victory for Boise State men’s cross country
⚽️ Broncos extend win streak to three
🔷 And much, much more!

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📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Sweet, Sweet Victory. The Boise State men's cross country team claimed first place at the Cougar Classic, finishing ahead of host Washington State and nationally-ranked Gonzaga. The women took second, just ten points shy of top 25 ranked Gonzaga. Brian Kiprotich (23:37.8), Joe Hudson (23:39.5), and Tom Graham-Marr (23:40.3) guided the front of the pack, finishing second, third, and fourth overall. The men finished six points clear of the next closest team.

🔼 On A Roll. Boise State soccer extended its win streak to three following the team’s 3-0 win over Southern Utah on Sunday afternoon. Avery McBride led the attack for the Blue and Orange, scoring two goals on three shots, but it was Carly Cross who got the first point on the board to start the second half. Boise State will head into its next match 6-1, looking to extend the streak on Thursday against Montana.

🔼 Surging Ahead. Boise State volleyball closed out the Boise State Classic with its second victory of the weekend, a three-set win over Gonzaga. Both Annie Kaminsky and Kiki Remensperger earned a spot on the All-Tournament Team following solid performances in the third match. Kaminski hit .474 against the Bulldogs; she has hit above .400 in seven of nine matches, including four straight. Remensperger tallied 20 assists and five blocks during the weekend’s final match.

🔼 Return To The Courts. Boise State men's tennis opened the 2024 fall campaign this week by sending representatives to the Dar Walters Classic in Boise and the Battle of the Bay in San Francisco. Dylan Jaen and Adam Duda represented the Broncos at the Dar Walters Classic, winning both first-round singles and doubles matches, but came up short in their next two encounters. Jett Middleton and Lukas Velik traveled to San Francisco for the Battle of the Bay, where they came up just short in the doubles consolation final.

📊 See the team’s full results from the season-opening events

🔼 Top Priorities. During National Suicide Prevention Week and in partnership with BroncoBOLD, Boise State football visited Boise schools to engage with students and discuss the importance of mental health. Check out highlights from their visits.

🔼 Georgia On My Mind. Heading to Atlanta soon? Make sure you schedule a time to visit the College Football Hall of Fame to check out Boise State football running back Ashton Jeanty’s game ball and gloves from his epic Week One game against Georgia Southern. 

🤔 BLUE TURF TRIVIA

The Very First. Today’s trivia question…who was Boise State football’s first opponent on the original blue turf?

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

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🗓 THE WEEK AHEAD

(All times are MT)

Monday, September 16
No scheduled events

Tuesday, September 17
⛳️ Men’s Golf @ Ram Masters in Fort Collins, Colo.

Wednesday, September 18
⛳️ Men’s Golf @ Ram Masters in Fort Collins, Colo.

Thursday, September 19
⚽️ Soccer vs. Montana @ 4 p.m. in Missoula, Mont. | ESPN+ | Live Stats
🏐 Volleyball vs. Stephen F. Austin @ 5 p.m. in Nacogdoches, Texas | Live Stats

Friday, September 20
🎾 Men’s Tennis @ Chowderfest in Cambridge, Mass.
🎾 Women’s Tennis @ Boise State Classic in Boise, Idaho
🏐 Volleyball vs. McNeese @ 6 p.m. in Nacogdoches, Texas | Live Stats

Saturday, September 21
🎾 Women’s Tennis @ Boise State Classic in Boise, Idaho
🎾 Women’s Tennis @ ITA All-American Championships in Cary, N.C.
🎾 Men’s Tennis @ ITA All-American Championships in Tulsa, Okla.
🏐 Volleyball vs. UTSA @ 10 a.m. in Nacogdoches, Texas | Live Stats
🏈 Football vs. Portland State @ 7:45 p.m. in Boise, Idaho on FS1 | Tickets | Listen | Live Stats

Sunday, September 22
🎾 Women’s Tennis @ Boise State Classic in Boise, Idaho
🎾 Women’s Tennis @ ITA All-American Championships in Cary, N.C.
🎾 Men’s Tennis @ ITA All-American Championships in Tulsa, Okla.
⚽️ Soccer vs. Eastern Washington @ 1 p.m. in Cheney, Wash. | ESPN+ | Live Stats

🔷Click here to view the entire Boise State Athletics Calendar

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Humboldt State!

The Broncos defeated the school now known as Cal Poly Humboldt 74-0 on September 13, 1986. Since the installation of the blue turf, Boise State has compiled a 205-45 (.820) record at home.

🔷 Have a great Monday, Bronco Nation!