LAFAYETTE, LA--Sophomore quarterback Brett Rypien threw for 304 yards and two touchdowns in the first half and Boise State went on to beat Louisiana-Lafayette 45-13 in the season opener for both teams this afternoon.
Rypien finished 22-33 for 347 yards as the Broncos prevailed for head coach Bryan Harsin after a shakeup in his coaching staff in the offseason. Harsin named Scott Huff and Zak Hill as co-offensive coordinators and promoted former Bronco player Andy Avalos to defensive coordinator for the 2016 season.
The Broncos' All-Mountain West Conference signal-caller tied Tony Hilde (1993-96) for sixth all-time at Boise State with his sixth career 300-yard passing game. Rypien registered his 11th career game of 200 or more passing yards and tied Joe Southwick (2010-13) and Mike Virden (1989-90) for eighth in the Bronco record book. He also passed Taylor Tharp (2004-07), Gerald DesPres (1981-84) and Joe Aliotti (1979-1980) and is 12th all-time in career passing yards with 3,700 and in career completions with 295 (See charts at end of this article.)
Rypien guided the Broncos on a six-play, 80-yard drive to open the game. A 43-yard strike from Rypien to senior Thomas Sperbeck set up a one-yard touchdown from junior Jeremy McNichols. McNichols has now rushed for a touchdown in a Mountain West record 13 games.
After the Bronco defense held the Rajin' Cajuns to a three-and-out, Rypien hit JC transfer Cedrick Wilson for a 42-yard touchdown to put the Broncos up 14-0. Three possessions later, the Broncos utilized the multiple talents of Sperbeck, as Rypien threw the ball back to Thomas, who then spotted McNichols behind the Lafayette secondary for a 48-yard touchdown and the quick-strike Broncos built themselves a 21-0 lead.
Rypien and McNichols teamed up on Boise State's next possession for 30 yards, setting up a McNichols seven-yard touchdown run on the next play.
Rypien tossed another touchdown of 35 yards to Sperbeck, shortly before a Rajin' Cajun field goal from Steve Artigue as time expired in the first half. The Broncos added a field goal from Tyler Rausa and freshman Alexander Mattison scored on a one-yard run in the fourth quarter.
McNichols accounted for 146 yards of all-purpose rushing and scored twice as Boise State built a 35-3 halftime advantage. McNichols hauled in three receptions for 98 yards and toted the ball nine times for another 48. He passed David Tingstad (1989-1992) for the fifth-most receiving yards by a Bronco running back, two yards behind Bronco great Doug Martin for fourth.
Wilson finished with seven catches for 113 yards while Sperbeck had six receptions for 130 yards. Sperbeck passed two '70s Bronco greats, Terry Hutt and Mike Holton and is now seventh all-time in career receiving yards with 2,459. Sperbeck is 604 yards shy of school record holder Titus Young. Sperbeck also passed four Bronco greats to move into the top 10 in career receptions with 144.
Mattison led the Broncos with 61 yards on 11 carries, crossing the goal line for his first collegiate touchdown late in the fourth quarter.
Anthony Jennings, a fifth-year senior who was the starting quarterback last season on a 9-3 LSU team, completed 21-of-33 passes for 186 yards and the Ragin' Cajuns' only touchdown.
Boise State held Louisiana-Lafayette to 81 yards rushing with Eliajah McGuire getting 46 of that total and also grabbing six passes for 40 yards. The Broncos outgained the home team 584 to 267.
Boise State makes the nearly 1,700-mile flight back to Boise to prepare for a showdown with Washington State next Saturday. Kickoff in Bronco Stadium is set for 8:15 p.m. Mountain Time.
Rypien finished 22-33 for 347 yards as the Broncos prevailed for head coach Bryan Harsin after a shakeup in his coaching staff in the offseason. Harsin named Scott Huff and Zak Hill as co-offensive coordinators and promoted former Bronco player Andy Avalos to defensive coordinator for the 2016 season.
The Broncos' All-Mountain West Conference signal-caller tied Tony Hilde (1993-96) for sixth all-time at Boise State with his sixth career 300-yard passing game. Rypien registered his 11th career game of 200 or more passing yards and tied Joe Southwick (2010-13) and Mike Virden (1989-90) for eighth in the Bronco record book. He also passed Taylor Tharp (2004-07), Gerald DesPres (1981-84) and Joe Aliotti (1979-1980) and is 12th all-time in career passing yards with 3,700 and in career completions with 295 (See charts at end of this article.)
Rypien guided the Broncos on a six-play, 80-yard drive to open the game. A 43-yard strike from Rypien to senior Thomas Sperbeck set up a one-yard touchdown from junior Jeremy McNichols. McNichols has now rushed for a touchdown in a Mountain West record 13 games.
After the Bronco defense held the Rajin' Cajuns to a three-and-out, Rypien hit JC transfer Cedrick Wilson for a 42-yard touchdown to put the Broncos up 14-0. Three possessions later, the Broncos utilized the multiple talents of Sperbeck, as Rypien threw the ball back to Thomas, who then spotted McNichols behind the Lafayette secondary for a 48-yard touchdown and the quick-strike Broncos built themselves a 21-0 lead.
Rypien and McNichols teamed up on Boise State's next possession for 30 yards, setting up a McNichols seven-yard touchdown run on the next play.
Rypien tossed another touchdown of 35 yards to Sperbeck, shortly before a Rajin' Cajun field goal from Steve Artigue as time expired in the first half. The Broncos added a field goal from Tyler Rausa and freshman Alexander Mattison scored on a one-yard run in the fourth quarter.
McNichols accounted for 146 yards of all-purpose rushing and scored twice as Boise State built a 35-3 halftime advantage. McNichols hauled in three receptions for 98 yards and toted the ball nine times for another 48. He passed David Tingstad (1989-1992) for the fifth-most receiving yards by a Bronco running back, two yards behind Bronco great Doug Martin for fourth.
Wilson finished with seven catches for 113 yards while Sperbeck had six receptions for 130 yards. Sperbeck passed two '70s Bronco greats, Terry Hutt and Mike Holton and is now seventh all-time in career receiving yards with 2,459. Sperbeck is 604 yards shy of school record holder Titus Young. Sperbeck also passed four Bronco greats to move into the top 10 in career receptions with 144.
Mattison led the Broncos with 61 yards on 11 carries, crossing the goal line for his first collegiate touchdown late in the fourth quarter.
Anthony Jennings, a fifth-year senior who was the starting quarterback last season on a 9-3 LSU team, completed 21-of-33 passes for 186 yards and the Ragin' Cajuns' only touchdown.
Boise State held Louisiana-Lafayette to 81 yards rushing with Eliajah McGuire getting 46 of that total and also grabbing six passes for 40 yards. The Broncos outgained the home team 584 to 267.
Boise State makes the nearly 1,700-mile flight back to Boise to prepare for a showdown with Washington State next Saturday. Kickoff in Bronco Stadium is set for 8:15 p.m. Mountain Time.
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Career Receiving Yards
1. 3,063 Titus Young 2007-10
2. 3,049 Matt Miller 2011-14
3. 2,838 Austin Pettis 2007-10
4. 2,751 Ryan Ikebe 1993-96
5. 2,728 Don Hutt 1970-73
6. 2,554 Lou Fanucchi 1999-2002
7. 2,469 Thomas Sperbeck 2013-Pr.
8. 2,354 Terry Hutt 1973-74, 76-77
2,354 Mike Holton 1972, 74-76
10. 2,300 Mike Wilson 1990-93
Career Receptions:
1. Matt Miller (234) 2011-2014
2. Shane Williams-Rhodes (232) 2012-2015
3. Austin Pettis (228) 2007-2010
4. Titus Young (204) 2007-2010
5. Don Hutt (189) 1970-1973
6. Jeremy Childs (168) 2006-2008
7. Ryan Ikebe (162) 1993-1996
8. Mike Wilson (159) 1990-1993
9. Thomas Sperbeck (144) 2013-current
10.Jay Swillie (140) 1999-2002
10.Eric Andrade (140) 1983-1984/1986-1987
12. Mike Holton (139) 1972/1974-1976
13. Terry Hutt (132) 1973-1974/1976-1977
14. Lou Fanucchi (131) 1999-2002
15. Jeb Putzier (128) 1998-2001
16. Kim Metcalf (126) 1980-1984
17. Kipp Bedard (122) 1979-1981
17. Tyler Shoemaker (122) 2008-2011
19. Rodney Smith (117) 1997-1998
19. Sheldon Forehand (117) 1989-1992
21. Winky White (116) 1987-1990
21. Al Marshall (116) 1969-1972
23. Kirby Moore (115) 2009/2011-2013
23. Drisan James (115) 2003-2006
23. Billy Wingfield (115) 1998-1999/2001-2002
Career Passing Yards:
- Kellen Moore (14,534) 2008-2011)
- Ryan Dinwiddie (9,819) 2000-2003
- Tony Hilde (9,107) 1993-1996
- Bart Hendricks (9,020) 1997-2000
- Jared Zabransky (8,256) 2003-2006
- Grant Hedrick (5,656) 2011-2014)
- Jim McMillan (5,508) 1971-1974
- Joe Southwick (4,784) 2010-2013
- Hazsen Choates (4,524) 1983-86
- Mike Virden (4,294) 1989-90
- Eric Guthrie (4,204) 1968-71
- Brett Rypien (3,700) 2015-current
- Taylor Tharp (3,699) 2004-2007
- Gerald DesPres (3,579) 1981-84
- Joe Aliotti (3,460) 1979-1980
- Travis Stuart (3,060) 1990-1992
- Vince Alcalde (2,930) 1986-1987
- Greg Stern (2,865) 1973-1976
- Hoskin Hogan(2,814) 1975/1977-1978
- Ron Autele (2,794) 1970,1972-1973
- Duane Halliday (2,663 + 1990) 1987-1990
- Dee Pickett (2,034) 1976-1977
- Nate Sparks (2,023) 1997-1998
- Tim Klena (2,015) 1980-1982
- B.J. Rhode (1,859) 1999-2002
- Keith Jarrett (1,699) 1986
200+ Yards Passing Games, Career:
1. Kellen Moore (46) 2008-2011
2. Bart Hendricks (28) 1997-2000
3. Tony Hilde (26) 1993-1996
4. Ryan Dinwiddie (24) 2000-2003
5. Jared Zabransky (21) 2003-2006
6. Grant Hedrick (15) 2011-2014
7. Jim McMillan (13) 1971-1974
8. Joe Southwick (11) 2010-2013
8. Mike Virden (11) 1989-1990
8. Brett Rypien (11) 2015
11. Taylor Tharp (10) 2004-2007
11. Eric Guthrie (10) 1968-1971
13. Vince Alcalde (9) 1986-1987
13. Hazsen Choates (9) 1983-1986)
15. Travis Stuart (7) 1990-1992
16. Gerald DesPres (6) 1981-1984
16. Joe Aliotti (6) 1979-1980
18. Tim Klena (5)1981-1982
Career Completions
1. Kellen Moore (1,157) 2008-2011
1. Kellen Moore (1,157) 2008-2011
2. Bart Hendricks (650) 1997-2000
3. Tony Hilde (629) 1993-1996
4. Ryan Dinwiddie (622) 2000-2003
5. Jared Zabransky (610) 2003-2006
3. Tony Hilde (629) 1993-1996
4. Ryan Dinwiddie (622) 2000-2003
5. Jared Zabransky (610) 2003-2006
7. Grant Hedrick (475) 2011-2014
6. Joe Southwick (439) 2010-2013
8. Jim McMillan (382) 1971-1974
9. Mike Virden (324) 1989-1990
10. Taylor Tharp (321) 2004-2007
11. Hazsen Choates (316) 1983-1986
9. Mike Virden (324) 1989-1990
10. Taylor Tharp (321) 2004-2007
11. Hazsen Choates (316) 1983-1986
12. Brett Rypien (295) 2015-current
13. Gerald DesPres (281) 1981-1984
14. Joe Aliotti (278) 1979-1980
15. Eric Guthrie (275) 1968-1971
16. Travis Stuart (248) 1991-1992
17. Duane Halliday (225) 1987-1990
18. Greg Stern (209) 1974-1976
19. Hoskin Hogan (186) 1977-1978
20. Jeff Mladenich (186) 1991-1992
Career 300-Yard Passing Games:
1. 16 Kellen Moore 2008-11
2. 14 Ryan Dinwiddie 2000-03
3. 10 Bart Hendricks 1997-2000
4. 7 Grant Hedrick 2011-14
7 Jim McMillan 1971-74
6. 6 Tony Hilde 1993-96
6 Brett Rypien 2015-Pr.
8. 4 Joe Southwick 2010-13
4 Jared Zabransky 2003-06
10.3 Taylor Tharp 2004-07
3 Vince Alcalde 1986-87
3 Greg Stern 1973-76
Career Receiving Yards By a Running Back
1. Brock Forsey (1,050) 1999-2002
2. Jeremy Avery (790) 2007-2010
3. Jay Ajayi (771) 2012-2014
4. Doug Martin (715) 2008-2010
5. Jeremy McNichols (713) 2014-current
6. David Tingstad (753) 1989-1992
7. John Smith (673) 1972-1975
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