Good morning, Bronco Nation! Learn how Boise State football wide receiver Latrell Caples recovered from an injury and is ready to return to The BLUE in the latest B:1 Feature Story.

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

⚽️ Soccer prepares for the last of its nonconference slate
🏈 The newest game day experiences for Bronco Nation
🔷 And much, much more!

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📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Pitch Perfect. Boise State soccer will hit the road for the last nonconference matches of the 2024 season. First up, the Broncos will take on Montana on Thursday, at 4 p.m. The team will then head west for a matchup against Eastern Washington on Sunday. Boise State has tied its best start in program history through seven matches. Coming off a Mountain West Player of the Week award, Avery McBride ranks first in the conference in points (12), points per game (1.71), goals (5) and goals per game (.71).

🔼 Leaving On A Jet Plane. Boise State volleyball will close out the nonconference schedule when the team hits the road for the Stephen F. Austin Invitational Sept. 19-21. The Broncos will face SFA, McNeese and UTSA. The Blue and Orange open against the McNeese Cowgirls on Friday at 6 p.m. in the first encounter between the programs.

🔼 Leading The Way. Boise State men’s golf’s Gavyn Knight logged his first finish in the top five to lead the team at the Ram Masters. Knight finished tied for fourth thanks to rounds of 69-69-66 (204, -6). His four-under 66 in the final round is the lowest of his career thanks to four birdies and an eagle. As a team, the Broncos finished ninth, improving their score each round to finish 10-over par.

📊 See the Broncos’ full results

🔼 Season’s Greetings. Boise State women’s tennis begins its 2024 season in the first edition of the Boise State Classic this weekend, starting September 20. The team welcomes four newcomers, including three freshmen and one sophomore transfer. The incoming freshman class ranks fifth among mid-major programs, which is the highest recruiting ranking in program history. This weekend, all ten Broncos will be competing in both singles and doubles matches.

🔼 Beyond The Game. Boise State football’s home opener is just two days away, and Bronco Nation has a lot to look forward to as part of their return to Albertsons Stadium. Fans interested in making their game day stand out are invited to check out new premium and one-of-a-kind experiences that range from behind-the-scenes tours of Bleymaier Football Center and Albertsons Stadium to a reserved VIP area near the Allen Noble Hall of Fame to watch Bronco players and coaches fist bump the Lyle Smith statue and fans during the Bronco Walk.

📚️ Read more about the newest game day experiences available to Boise State football fans

🤔 BLUE TURF TRIVIA

All Around Guy. Today’s trivia question…which former Boise State football player is the only NFL player to have played 5+ offensive and defensive snaps 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, 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 | ESPN+ | 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
🎾 Men’s Tennis @ Chowderfest in Cambridge, Mass.
🏐 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
🎾 Men’s Tennis @ Chowderfest in Cambridge, Mass.
⚽️ 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. | Live Scoring

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

Wednesday, September 25
⛳️ Women’s Golf @ Golfweek Red Sky Classic in Wolcott, Colo. | Live Scoring
🎾 Women’s Tennis @ ITA All-American Championships in Cary, N.C.

🔷Click here to view the entire Boise State Athletics Calendar

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Scott Matlock!

The former Bronco has played 45 offensive snaps, 23 defensive snaps and 29 special teams snaps for the Los Angeles Chargers this season.

🔷 Have a great Thursday, Bronco Nation!