Good morning, Bronco Nation! Check out some of the highlights from Boise State men's tennis Week One action.

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

👟 Broncos sweep MW Athlete of the Week awards
⛳️ Men’s golf is off to the Ram Masters
🔷 And much, much more!

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📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Runner’s Sweep. Following their performances at the Cougar Classic, Emily Jobes and Brian Kiprotich were named Mountain West Women's and Men's Cross Country Athlete of the Week. The two runners earned the honor for the first time in their careers following their performance in Colfax, Wash. Jobes, who competed in just her second race in the Blue & Orange, finished third overall in the women's 6k while Kiprotich led the charge for the men, finishing second overall. Both runners, along with the rest of Boise State cross country, will return to the course on October 4 for the Joe Piane Notre Dame Invitational.

🔼 Tee Time. Boise State men’s golf returns to action today for a 36-hole tournament, the Ram Masters, in Fort Collins, Colo. Last time out, the Broncos put together their best performance under head coach David Trainor in the season opener. Luke Cushman posted the best finish of his career in third to lead three Broncos, Cole Rueck and Gavyn Knight, in the top 10 as Boise State finished as the tournament’s runners-up.

⛳️ See the Broncos’ full lineup heading into the Ram Masters

🔼 No Place Like Home. With the student section sold out, and general admission nearly sold out as well, Albertsons Stadium will be rocking this weekend as Boise State football takes on Portland State. Hear from Coach Danielson on why he believes The BLUE is the best college football environment in the country.

🔼 Order Up. Looking forward to more than football at Albertsons Stadium this weekend? Boise State Athletics and Boise State Dining have announced the concession offerings for the 2024 football season showcasing local businesses and locally sourced products. Bronco Nation will also see the return of many fan favorites including mini donuts, pizza cones and Blue 32 BBQ, which will be available at designated stands. Other featured concessions items include gyros from Meraki Greek Street Food , Mexican burritos and tacos from La Tapatia, Boise Best Kettle Korn, Idaho Nut Hut and traditional stadium fare like Double R Ranch all beef hot dogs and hamburgers, nachos, pretzels, popcorn and candy. 

📚️ Read about the full offering of concessions available at Albertsons Stadium

🔼 Under The Hood. See the latest from Valvoline Instant Oil Change as they go Under The Hood for an interview with Boise State football specialist, Jonah Dalmas.

🤔 BLUE TURF TRIVIA

Climbing The Ladder. Today’s trivia question…where was Boise State football ranked in the latest ESPN FPI Group of 5 rankings?

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)

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

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 | Live Stream
🏐 Volleyball vs. McNeese @ 6 p.m. in Nacogdoches, Texas | Live Stats

Saturday, September 21
🎾 Women’s Tennis @ Boise State Classic in Boise, Idaho | Live Stream
🏐 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 | Live Stream
⚽️ Soccer vs. Eastern Washington @ 1 p.m. in Cheney, Wash. | ESPN+ | Live Stats

Monday, September 23
⛳️ Women’s Golf @ Golfweek Red Sky Classic in Wolcott, Colo.

Tuesday, September 24
⛳️ Women’s Golf @ Golfweek Red Sky Classic in Wolcott, Colo.

🔷Click here to view the entire Boise State Athletics Calendar

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: First!

Heading into Week 4 of the college football season, Boise State was ranked first overall in ESPN’s FPI Group of 5 rankings ahead of teams like Tulane, Memphis and UNLV.

🔷 Have a great Wednesday, Bronco Nation!