Good morning, Bronco Nation! Both current, RB Ashton Jeanty and former, WR Khalil Shakir, Boise State football athletes showing out over the weekend.

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

🏈 Broncos vs. Ducks recap
⚽️ Soccer earns the win
🔷 And much, much more!

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📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Down To The Wire. In a back-and-forth matchup against the No. 7-ranked Oregon Ducks, Boise State football fell 37-34 in the final seconds of the game. Running back Ashton Jeanty was on full display in the loss, recording three touchdowns and 192 yards on the ground, and Boise State’s offense outgained Oregon 369 to 352 yards in the game, and on defense, both Zion Washington and Andrew Simpson forced fumbles leading to points on the board for the Broncos.

With the Blue and Orange off next weekend, the team will return to action on September 21 for the home opener against Portland State. Limited tickets are available; click here to purchase!

🔼 Another Sweep. Annie Kaminski and Anabel Kotzakov combined for 32 points to lead Boise State volleyball past the Montana Grizzlies with a sweep on Sunday on the final day of the Elleysn Invitational. The Broncos' fourth sweep of the season improved their overall record to 4-2.

🗣️ "I am extremely proud of the way our team bounced back today. It's a sign of leadership and character not to break when things go bad." - Shawn Garus, head coach

🔼 Electric Victory. After going into halftime down 1-0, Boise State soccer stormed back with three goals in the second half to take down Idaho, 3-1. Carly Cross, Morgan Padour and Jillian Anderson each found the back of the net en route to the Broncos’ 14th all-time win against the Vandals.

🗣️ "We showed what it meant to be a Bronco and battled through adversity. I am excited to go into our two home matches next week with the same energy we had in the second half." - Jim Thomas, head coach

🔼 Beach Showdown. Boise State women's basketball will make the trip to Florida for the Gulf Coast Showcase over the Thanksgiving weekend. The three-day event will take place from Nov. 29-Dec. 1 at Hertz Arena. The Broncos will open the tournament against Illinois State on Nov. 29 at 9 a.m. MT. The squad is paired on the same side of the bracket as High Point and West Virginia. The winners of Friday's game will play at 3 p.m. MT on Saturday, Nov. 30, with the losers playing at 9 a.m. MT.

🔼 New Addition. Boise State men’s tennis head coach Luke Shields announced the addition of Sekou Bangoura as the second assistant coach for the program. Following a brief college career, Bangoura turned pro in 2011 and competed professionally for the last 14 years. His responsibilities at Boise State will include on-court coaching during practice sessions and live matches, as well as assisting with recruiting. 

🤔 BLUE TURF TRIVIA

Stat Sheet Stuffer. Today’s trivia question…how many statistical categories does Ashton Jeanty lead in the NCAA?

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)

Monday, September 9
⛳️ Women’s Golf @ Golfweek Fall Challenge in Pawleys Island, S.C. | Live Stats

Tuesday, September 10
⛳️ Women’s Golf @ Golfweek Fall Challenge in Pawleys Island, S.C. | Live Stats

Wednesday, September 11
No scheduled events

Thursday, September 12
⚽️ Soccer vs. Utah Tech @ 7 p.m. in Boise, Idaho | Tickets | MWN | Live Stats

Friday, September 13
👟 Cross Country @ Cougar Classic in Colfax, Wash.
🎾 Men’s Tennis @ Three Day Mini Dual Tournament in Boise, Idaho
🏐 Volleyball vs. CSU Bakersfield @ 7:30 p.m. in Boise, Idaho | Tickets | MWN | Live Stats

Saturday, September 14
🎾 Men’s Tennis @ Three Day Mini Dual Tournament in Boise, Idaho
🏐 Volleyball vs. Idaho State @ 1 p.m. in Boise, Idaho | Tickets | MWN | Live Stats

Sunday, September 15
🎾 Men’s Tennis @ Three Day Mini Dual Tournament in Boise, Idaho
🏐 Volleyball vs. Gonzaga @ Noon in Boise, Idaho | Tickets | MWN | Live Stats
⚽️ Soccer vs. Southern Utah @ Noon in Boise, Idaho | Tickets | MWN | Live Stats

🔷Click here to view the entire Boise State Athletics Calendar

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Five!

Jeanty leads the FBS in rushing touchdowns (9), rushing yards (459), rushing yards per game (229.5), total points scored (54) and total touchdowns (9).

🔷 Have a great Monday, Bronco Nation!