Multiple student-athletes at Boise State University have tested positive for COVID-19 after some teams started returning to the Idaho campus for workouts, the university said Monday.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State track and field star Treyshon Malone holds the ISU record in the long jump, is the Big Sky MVP, and now he’s officially an All-American. Malone becomes the first Bengal since 2012 to earn All-American status. He ended the indoor season ranked 9th in the nation in the long
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State women’s basketball team added two new coaches to their staff. Former two-time Big Sky Coach of the Year, Travis Brewster joins the Bengals from North Dakota. He led the Fighting Hawks to the NCAA Tournament in 2014. Former Blackfoot girl’s basketball coach, Courtnie Smith returns to her Alma
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BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Boise State added former USC quarterback Jack Sears to their roster this week. Sears transferred to the Blue Turf with two years of eligibility. That causes a quarterback competition with Chase Cord and Hank Bachmeier. For Harsin, he is welcoming the QB battle. “Everybody on our team, I hope, wants to
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BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Boise State men’s basketball team is ready to get back on campus and train for the first time in months. For head coach Leon Rice, he does not expect all of his players to return on June 1st. Partly due to travel, but he also wants to give his team
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IDAHO FALLS, ID (KIFI/KIDK) – College football coaches from Boise State, Idaho State, and College of Idaho will take part in an online coaches clinic Saturday. It will take place on Zoom at 8 am May 23. Normally college coaches would get to work with high school coaches face to face throughout the spring. However,
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – COVID-19 has changed life’s drastically. For Idaho State strength coach Dan Ryan, he has had to adjust his program on the fly. Ryan uses an app to help log bengal athlete workouts from around the nation. “You know gyms are shut down,” Ryan said. “A few of our athletes are very
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State men’s basketball team added eight new players to its roster and some much needed size. Head coach Ryan Looney thinks his squad will be ready to make more noise this upcoming season. “Because of injury, and some other reasons this past year, yeah we were severely undersized,”
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Boise State offensive lineman, Ezra Cleveland is reunited with former Bronco Alexander Mattison in Minnesota. The Vikings selected the tackle in the second round. Cleveland’s former teammate Khalil Shakir says Minnesota is getting a monster on the line. “Ezra meant a lot to us and our offense,” Shakir said. “What
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Boise State defensive end Curtis Weaver waited longer than expected to get drafted. The Miami Dolphins selected the Bronco in the 5th round. Weaver’s former teammate Avery Williams says the Dolphins are getting a high character player. “He’s really a different person on the field, and not in the bad
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The 2020 NFL Draft concluded Saturday and while some players did not hear their name called, they still signed with a team. Boise State David Moa – DL – Minnesota VikingsJohn Molchon – OL – Tampa Bay Buccaneers Weber State Jonah Williams – DE – Los Angeles Rams Utah Utes
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State women’s basketball coach Seton Sobolewski was hard at work recruiting four new Bengals to Pocatello. The officially signed on Wednesday, but he could not imagine trying to do all the leg work during the Pandemic. “We’re lucky that before the pandemic hit that a lot of our recruiting
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Boise State head football coach Bryan Harsin let his players go home after spring football was canceled. For Bronco wide receiver Khalil Shakir, he is at home training with his brother. The Junior wideout is trying to stay ready for the first day of practice, whenever that happens. “I mean
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFK/KIDK) – Utah State kicker Dominik Eberle graduated as the highest scoring kicker in Aggie history. He was a Lou Groza Award Finalist, which is the top award a kicker can get in college. Eberle went from being a walk-on his Freshman year to a top NFL prospect his Senior year. Adrian:
Continue Reading IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – COVID-19 has abruplty ended seasons for atheltes. For Idaho State track star Treyshon Malone, his season ended as he was warming up at the NCAA Championships. Almost.. pic.twitter.com/fQ7SSv1K9w— 🪽T-Rey🪽 (@JumpMan_T12) March 12, 2020 Adrian: “What was it like when you were at that line and you’re warming up and everything
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – NCAA head coaches are having to deal with not being able to meet recruits face to face. Before being a representative in the State House in Idaho, Barbara Ehardt was a college basketball coach and she believes it will impact recruiting. “You know it’s definitely changing but luckily as far
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Preparing for the NFL Draft has always been tough, but COVID-19 has made it even tougher. Had a chance to talk to @mikeydean5 about his virtual pro day and we discussed some of his favorite video games as well. @ISUBengals @localnews8 @KIDKnews https://t.co/fxgQgdnMjJ pic.twitter.com/zA3nKZCest— Adrian Luevano (@a_luevano) April 6, 2020
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FARMINGTON, Utah (KIFI/KIDK) – The Big Sky Conference cancels all practices and workouts through May 15. The President’s Council voted to make the decision on Monday. This means the cancellation of spring football practices not yet completed. The Council previously canceled all spring sports and competitions. On March 18, they also suspended team and individual
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BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Big Sky commissioner Tom Wistrcill held a conference call with media Monday. He outlined the events leading to the cancellation of the basketball tournament in Boise. The Conference was prepared to continue the tournament with limited access. The plan was to allow players, coaches, media only into the tournament. Six people
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Ending your season with a win, usually means you won a championship. In this case, it means your season ended before you had a chance to win a title. “I’ve been a head coach for 16 seasons now and I think on the bus ride home, I made the comment that
Continue Reading BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Big Sky Conference is canceling the remainder of the mens basketball tournament due to concern over the coronavirus. The quarterfinal round was scheduled to be played Thursday at CentruyLink Arena in Boise. The Big Sky announced the move Thursday morning. Commissioner Tom Wistrcill said, “after consulting with medical experts, local
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BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State women lost to Idaho 66-51 in the Big Sky women’s basketball semifinals Wednesday. It was the third time in three tries the Bengals came up short against their rival. Dora Goles and Diaba Kontate each scored 12 points for the Bengals to lead the Idaho State offense. Callie
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BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State women’s basketball team advanced to the semifinals with their 70-63 win over Southern Utah. Montana Oltrogge had a career-high 24 points for the Bengals. Diaba Konate and Callie Bourne each chipped in 12 points. Idaho State’s biggest lead was nine points and they led for 34 minutes of
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Both the Idaho State men and women’s track and field team’s overachieved on Saturday night. The men finished second in the Big Sky with Treyshon Malone leading the way. Malone was named the Most Outstanding Performer and Most Valuable Athlete. The Bengal women finished third as Ashley VanVleet-Stergis took home Most
Continue Reading POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Treyshon Malone put on a show inside Holt Arena Friday night. Malone won the long jump by leaping 26′ 0.25″. The jump is tied for seventh-best in the nation and should get him to Nationals. “I feel excited,” Malone said. “I feel excited for the rest of the weekend. I feel
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State is on a four-game win streak after beating Portland State on Thursday night. The Bengals close their season out at home. They start their two-game homestand on Wednesday against Eastern Washington. Idaho State beat the Eagles by 20 points back in December. Idaho State currently sits in third place
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State men’s basketball team is won more loss away from a school record. The Bengals dropped their 12th straight game on Senior Night. The program’s record for most consecutive losses is 13 back in 1950. Idaho State looks to take advantage of Weber State playing four games in eight
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Senior Night for Idaho State quickly turned sour by way of Portland State. The Vikings came into Reed Gym and handed the Bengals their 12th straight loss, 89-76. Portland State took advantage of the Bengals 24 turnovers to win. Idaho State forward Cheir Maker scored 15 points in the loss. The
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – There’s no place like home. “I have the comfort of my own house, my own room, my own food, I get to compete at the conference meet,” Idaho State Pentathlon competitor, Brianna Van Vleet said. The Idaho State track and field teams host the 2020 Big Sky Indoor Track and Field
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The rough opening in the new year continues for the Idaho State men’s basketball team. The Bengals losing streak extends to 11 straight games due to Northern Colorado’s 85-72 win over Idaho State. Northern Colorado led the entire game, using points in the paint to their advantage. 52 of the Bears
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Idaho State University welcomed six Bengals into the Sports Hall of Fame during a Saturday ceremony.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State women’s basketball team takes the season sweep over Weber State with their 55-41 win over Weber State. Callie Bourne led the Bengals with 11 points. According to Idaho State Athletics, it is her fourteenth consecutive double-digit game. Idaho State hits the road for a two-game road trip starting
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State took the Big Sky standings battle, 72-59, over Montana. The victory gives the Bengals the season sweep over the Lady Grizz. Idaho State guard Dora Goles erupted for a career-high 36 points.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Preston escaped Pocatello with a 58-55 win. The victory for Preston keeps them undefeated in Great Basin Conference play.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State men’s basketball team travels to Missoula looking to end their nine-game skid. Overall, the Bengals are 2-10 away from Reed Gym. Tip-off from Dahlberg Arena is at 7 pm.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Montana State extended their win streak to eight games by beating Idaho State, 74-55. The loss ended the Bengals four-game win streak. Callie Bourne led Idaho State with 17 points but the Bengals could not keep up with the number one team in the Big Sky. Idaho State is now 1-7
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFK/KIDK) – The rough stretch continues for Idaho State. Sacramento State handed the Bengals their 8th straight loss, 63-59. Idaho State travels to Montana State on Thursday, Feb. 13.
Continue Reading POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State continues their road trip at Sacramento State on Saturday. The Hornets have five players averaging double-digit points. Tip-off tomorrow is at 3 pm MST.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The new year has not been kind to the Idaho State men’s basketball team. The Bengals have lost 9 of their last 10 in 2020. They host Sacramento State on Saturday and the Hornets have a losing streak of their own. Sac State enters Reed Gym having lost four straight. Tip-off
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State’s last two meetings with Northern Arizona have been decided by single digits and tonight was no different. The Lumberjacks beat the Bengals, 88-87 in overtime. Northern Arizona broke down Idaho State in the paint. NAU scored 52 points inside the key at Reed Gym. Malik Porter led ISU with
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFK/KIDK) – The Idaho State women’s basketball team blew past Southern Utah, 73-54. Dora Goles led ISU with 20 points. Tomekia Whitman chipped in 12 points. The Bengals travel to Northern Arizona on February 6.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State men’s basketball team continues their road trip in Cedar City. The Bengals’ last win at Southern Utah came in February of 2016. It’s been a rough stretch for Idaho State, they have lost five straight games. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. on Saturday from the America First
Continue Reading POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – After Thursday’s 20 point win over Northern Colorado, Idaho State turns their attention to Southern Utah. Saturday marks the beginning of the second half of conference play. Southern Utah defeated the Bengals earlier this season in overtime.
Continue Reading POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State is one week away from starting their season. The Bengals are picked to finish fifth in the Big Sky coaches poll. First-year head coach Cristal Brown returns 10 players from last year’s roster. Brown says there is still competition to be a starter.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFK/KIDK) – The Idaho State women’s basketball team opened up their two-game homestand with a, 59-39 win over Northern Colorado. Callie Bourne led the Bengals with 16 points. Idaho State also saw a 23 point contribution from their bench. The Bengals continue their homestand against Southern Utah on Saturday at 2 pm.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFK/KIDK) – The Idaho State men’s basketball team fell 75-64 to Montana State. The game featured 12 lead changes and 10 ties, but it was too much for the Bengals to overcome. Idaho State hits the road for a two-game trip. It begins on Thursday at Northern Colorado.
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BOZEMAN, Montana (KECI) – The Idaho State women’s basketball team split their Montana road trip with a 67-59 loss to Montana State. The Bengals return home to host Northern Colorado on Thursday
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State hosts Montana State inside Reed Gym at 7 p.m. on Saturday. The Bobcats are another team the Bengals struggle with. Idaho State’s last win against Montana State in Pocatello was four years ago.
Continue Reading IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State women’s basketball team travel to Bozeman to face Montana State on Saturday at 2 p.m. Montana State is first in the Big Sky at 7 and 1. The Bengals won both matchup’s last season against the Bobcats.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Montana visits Pocatello and edges out the Idaho State Bengals, 77-74. The win marks 18 straight games that Montana has beaten Idaho State. The Bengals had their chances but only lead once in the game. Idaho State is back in action on Saturday against Montana State.
Continue Reading POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State women’s basketball team dropped their fourth conference matchup, 69-64, to Portland State. Dora Goles led ISU with 20 points and made a career-high six three-pointers. Idaho State returns to action next week at Montana (Jan. 23) and Montana State (Jan. 25).
Continue Reading POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Players and Idaho State head coach Ryan Looney said their overtime loss against Weber State hurt, but they have to move on to Portland State on Saturday. “We moved all our games to Reed hoping we can make it the hardest place to play in the Big Sky,” Looney said. “We
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State track and field team hosted their second-annual Stacy Dragila Open. Brianna Van Vleet finished first in the long jump. She is currently ranked 22nd in the nation for the pentathlon. Ashley Van Vleet placed third in the high jump. Treyshon Malone placed first in the 60-meter dash at
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Weber State sent the fans who packed Reed Gym home unhappy as the Wildcats beat Idaho State, 76-68. Jerrick Harding scored 28 points in Weber State’s win. Idaho State travels to Portland State on Saturday with tip-off set for 8:05 p.m.
Continue Reading POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State women’s basketball team dropped their afternoon contest, 70-59, to Northern Arizona. Callie Bourne led the Bengals with 16 points but NAU’s 21-0 run in the second quarter was too much for ISU.
Continue Reading POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – After starting Big Sky play 2-0, the Idaho State men’s basketball team has lost their second straight conference matchup. Southern Utah beat the Bengals, 71-55 at Reed Gym Thursday night. Chier Maker led ISU with 15 points. Idaho State travels to Northern Arizona on Saturday with tip-off set for 2 p.m.
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Boise State University officials in Idaho have placed the college’s assistant women’s basketball coach on administrative leave after discovering he faces a lawsuit alleging sexual abuse and harassment of a player at his previous job.
Continue Reading POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State’s 80-62 victory over Sacramento State marked the program’s 600th win. Dora Goles led ISU with 17 points and a career-tying five three-pointers. The Bengals hit the road on January 9 against Southern Utah. Tip-off is set for 6:30 p.m.
Continue Reading POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State men’s basketball team had one of the toughest non-conference schedules in the Big Sky. It would be understandable if the Bengals lost some confidence going into conference play, but that has not been the case. Idaho State beat Idaho over the weekend and Eastern Washington on Monday to
Continue Reading POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State stunned conference favorite Eastern Washington, 75-69. Chier Maker led the Bengals with 24 points. He was 4 for 5 from behind the three-point line. Idaho State’s win snapped a five-game losing streak against the Eagles. ISU returns to action against Sacramento State on Saturday. Tip-off from California’s capital is
Continue Reading POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State women’s basketball team looks to snap their losing streak tonight against Eastern Washington. The Bengals dropped their conference opener to Idaho on Saturday, 62-56. You can watch the game live for free on Pluto TV at 7 p.m.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State hosts Eastern Washington tonight at Reed Gym. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. The Eagles are Big Sky conference favorites and the Bengals are looking to use their momentum from Saturday’s win to pull off the upset.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State used a late second-half rally to take down rival Idaho 62-60. Austin Smellie led Idaho State with a team and career-high 21 points. The Bengals host Eastern Washington on Monday at Reed Gym.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State Bengals head coach Rob Phenicie announced nine new players on the first day of signing day. In the Bengals backyard, they added Century wide receiver Drew Gunter, Century defensive lineman De’Qua Lang, Rigby quarterback Keegan Thompson, and Highland High defensive end Kamiah Olsen. Here is the full list of
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RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Keegan Thompson signed to play football at Idaho State Wednesday afternoon. Thompson was named all-Idaho Player of the Year by MaxPreps and helped lead Rigby to the 5A state championship.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State Bengals head coach Rob Phenicie announced nine new players on the first day of signing day. In the Bengals backyard, they added Century wide receiver Drew Gunter, Century defensive lineman De’Qua Lang, Rigby quarterback Keegan Thompson, and Highland High defensive end Kamiah Olsen. Here is the full list of
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Idaho State set a new record for the largest margin of victory and highest field goal percentage in a game.
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Boise State junior running back Jeremy McNichols has decided to enter the NFL Draft following BSU’s appearance in Tuesday’s Cactus Bowl against Baylor in Phoenix.
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Boise State football coach Bryan Harsin says Broncos running back Jeremy McNichols has been quiet about a potential decision to declare for the NFL draft. Reports this week say McNichols will forego his senior year with BSU to head to the pros. McNichols has until January 18 to declare.
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Boise State head coach Bryan Harsin says his team hopes to create the direction for next season as the Broncos prepare to face Baylor in the Cactus Bowl on December 27.
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Boise State running back Jeremy McNichols was named one of 10 semifinalists for the Doak Walker Award, which goes to the nation’s premiere running back on the field, in the classroom, and in the community. McNichols was one of 84 original nominees for the award, which will be handed out in February.
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