Former Broncos in the NFL--Week Four

Here are the results for former Boise State players in the NFL.  This will be updated as results come in.

Chase Baker--Minnesota Vikings (did not play in Minnesota win)
Richie Brockel--Carolina Panthers (bye week)
Ryan Clady--Denver Broncos (starting tackle in Denver win)
Daryn Colledge--Arizona Cardinals (starting lineman in Arizona win)
Tyrone Crawford--Dallas Cowboys (is out for the season with a torn Achilles tendon)
George Iloka--Cincinnati Bengals (6 tackles, 3 solo, and a pass deflection in Bengal loss)
Jeron Johnson--Seattle Seahawks  (no statistics in Seattle win)
Doug Martin--Tampa Bay Buccaneers (27 carries for 45 yards, 3 catches for 16 yards and a solo tackle in Buc loss)
Shea McClellin--Chicago Bears (1 fumble recovery in Bears loss)
Quintin Mikell--Carolina Panthers (bye week)
Kellen Moore--Detroit Lions (did not play in Detroit win)
Austin Pettis--St. Louis Rams (5 catches for 59 yards in Ram loss)
Nate Potter--Arizona Cardinals (lineman for Arizona in Cardinals loss)
Orlando Scandrick--Dallas Cowboys (5 tackles, 4 solo, in Dallas loss)
Jamar Taylor--Miami Dolphins (1 solo tackle in Miami loss)
Kyle Wilson--New York Jets (1 solo tackle in Jets loss)
Billy Winn--Cleveland Browns (no stats in Cleveland win)

Boise State #44 in Billingsley

With the opportunity to still play two opponents ranked ahead of them:

http://www.cfrc.com/Ratings_2013/WK_5.htm

Boise State #35 in Sagarin

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/ncaaf/sagarin/

Southwick Ties Ryan Dinwiddie for the Ninth-Best Passing Performance in School History

Super Joe was 19-23 last night in guiding the Broncos to the win.  That ties former Bronco great Ryan Dinwiddie for ninth-place all-time at Boise State.  Dinwiddie was 19-23 in a 2002 win over Rice.

Miller #20 in Receptions, Kirby Moore #38

http://web1.ncaa.org/stats/StatsSrv/pdf/rankings?rptWeeks=12&statSeq=12&div=11&sportCode=MFB&academicYear=2014&rptType=PDF&doWhat=showrankings

Boise State #2 in the Nation in First Downs

http://web1.ncaa.org/stats/StatsSrv/pdf/rankings?rptWeeks=12&statSeq=693&div=11&sportCode=MFB&academicYear=2014&rptType=PDF&doWhat=showrankings

Boise State #18 in Net Punting

http://web1.ncaa.org/stats/StatsSrv/pdf/rankings?rptWeeks=12&statSeq=98&div=11&sportCode=MFB&academicYear=2014&rptType=PDF&doWhat=showrankings

Boise State #2 in the Nation in Punt Return Defense

http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?sport_code=MFB&division=11

Boise State #2 in the Nation in Punt Returns

Special Teams and Defense are what got Boise State to the top of the heap, and it's great to see the special teams play so well last night:

http://web1.ncaa.org/stats/StatsSrv/pdf/rankings?rptWeeks=12&statSeq=97&div=11&sportCode=MFB&academicYear=2014&rptType=PDF&doWhat=showrankings

Boise State #33 in Turnover Margin

http://web1.ncaa.org/stats/StatsSrv/pdf/rankings?rptWeeks=12&statSeq=29&div=11&sportCode=MFB&academicYear=2014&rptType=PDF&doWhat=showrankings

Boise State #73 in Total Defense

The once-proud Boise State defense gained some of that pride back, and confidence to boot, with hard hits and gang tackling.  They'll need that the rest of the way, if they want to match the tough Bronco defenses of the last few years:

http://web1.ncaa.org/stats/StatsSrv/pdf/rankings?rptWeeks=12&statSeq=22&div=11&sportCode=MFB&academicYear=2014&rptType=PDF&doWhat=showrankings

Boise State #85 in Passing Defense

The Southern Miss game didn't cure everything, but definitely progress was made:

http://web1.ncaa.org/stats/StatsSrv/pdf/rankings?rptWeeks=12&statSeq=695&div=11&sportCode=MFB&academicYear=2014&rptType=PDF&doWhat=showrankings

Boise State #63 in Rushing Defense

http://web1.ncaa.org/stats/StatsSrv/pdf/rankings?rptWeeks=12&statSeq=24&div=11&sportCode=MFB&academicYear=2014&rptType=PDF&doWhat=showrankings

Don't Look Now But...

Boise State now is #23 in Total Offense.  

http://web1.ncaa.org/stats/StatsSrv/pdf/rankings?rptWeeks=12&statSeq=21&div=11&sportCode=MFB&academicYear=2014&rptType=PDF&doWhat=showrankings

Broncos Now #33 in Passing

http://web1.ncaa.org/stats/StatsSrv/pdf/rankings?rptWeeks=12&statSeq=25&div=11&sportCode=MFB&academicYear=2014&rptType=PDF&doWhat=showrankings

Boise State Moves Up To #40 in Rushing

Outstanding when your #5 running back can score a touchdown:

http://web1.ncaa.org/stats/StatsSrv/pdf/rankings?rptWeeks=12&statSeq=23&div=11&sportCode=MFB&academicYear=2014&rptType=PDF&doWhat=showrankings

Pac-12, SEC Dominate Blue Football Through and Through Top 25

The early weeks show teams that have been the most impressive thus far, rather than ranking teams from a biased point of view.  Nevertheless, they will be volatile until the teams sort it out on the field.  The #1 factor in ranking teams is their Biggest Wins, losses are most damaging if they are to unranked teams.  This encourages teams to schedule other Top 25 teams.

How big does the Clemson win over Georgia look now?  Which is why Clemson has been the #1 team on Blue Football Through and Through ever since, and why the national polls now have them climbing closer to this poll.  Clemson still has the biggest win over the season.  Alabama and Georgia are neck-and-neck by virtue of being the only teams in the nation with two wins over Top 25 teams.  

The SEC has eight teams in the Top 25, while the Pac-12 has five.  Those are (by far) the top two conferences in the nation this year.


1-1.      Clemson (4-0) walloped Wake Forest 56-7, Biggest Win over #3 Georgia
3-2.    Alabama (4-0) shut out #18 Mississippi 25-0, Biggest Wins over #15 Texas A&M, #18 Mississippi
4-3.    Georgia (3-1) escaped with a 44-41 win over #4 LSU, Biggest Wins over #4 LSU, #16 South Carolina, Lost to #1 #1 Clemson
2-4.    LSU (4-1) lost to #3 Georgia 44-41, Biggest Win over #12 Auburn, Lost to #3 Georgia
5-5.    Miami of Florida (4-0) smothered South Florida 49-21, Biggest Win over #21 Florida
6-6.    Oregon (4-0) creamed California 55-16, Biggest Win over Tennessee
10-7.  Oklahoma (4-0) ran by #20 Notre Dame 35-21, Biggest Win over #25 Notre Dame
7-8.  Ohio State (5-0) survived unranked Wisconsin 31-24, Biggest Win over Wisconsin
8-9.  Michigan (4-0) was idle, Biggest Win over #25 Notre Dame
11-10.  Texas Tech (4-0) did not play, Biggest Win over TCU
12-11.  UCLA (3-0) was idle this week, Biggest Win over Nebraska
13-12.  Auburn (3-1) did not play, Biggest Win over Washington State, lost to #3 LSU
16-13.    Washington (4-0) downed Arizona 31-13, Biggest Wins over Arizona and Boise State
19-14.  Stanford (4-0) held off Arizona State 42-28, Biggest Win over #19 Arizona State
17-15.  Texas A&M (3-1) handled Arkansas 45-33, Biggest Win over Arkansas, Lost to #2 Alabama
18-16.    South Carolina (3-1) came from behind to beat UCF, Biggest Win over UCF, Lost to #3 Georgia
21-17.    Florida State (4-0) came from way back to beat Boston College 48-34, Biggest Win over Pittsburgh
15-18.  Mississippi (3-1) lost to #3 Alabama 25-0, Biggest Win over Texas, Lost to #2 Alabama
---19.  Arizona State (3-1) blasted USC 62-41, Biggest Win over Wisconsin, Lost to #14 Stanford
9-20.  Oklahoma State (3-1) lost to unranked West Virginia 30-21, Biggest Win over Mississippi State, Lost to West Virginia
23-21.  Louisville (4-0) did not play this week, Biggest Win over Kentucky
24-22.  Florida (3-1) downed Kentucky 24-7, Biggest Win over Tennessee, Lost to #5 Miami of Florida 
25-23.  Northwestern (4-0) did not play, Biggest Win over California
25--24.  Fresno State (4-0) held off Hawai'i 42-37, Biggest Wins over Rutgers and Boise State
20-25.  Notre Dame (3-2) lost to #10 Oklahoma 35-21, Biggest Win over Michigan State, lost to #7 Oklahoma and #9 Michigan

Dropped Out:  Washington State (3-2) 


Also Considered:
Maryland (4-0) did not play, Biggest Win over West Virginia
Michigan State (3-1) did not play, Biggest Win over South Florida, Lost to #20 Notre Dame
UCF (3-1) lost to #18 South Carolina 28-25, Biggest Win over Penn State, Lost to #18 South Carolina
Virginia Tech (4-1) beat Georgia Tech 17-10, Biggest wins over Georgia Tech, East Carolina, Lost to #2 Alabama
Arizona (3-1) lost to #16 Washington 31-13, Biggest Win over UNLV, Lost to #16 Washington

This Week in the Blue Football Through and Through College Top 25

#1  Clemson (4-0) whipped Wake Forest 56-7 

#2   LSU (4-1) fell to #4 Georgia in a wild one, 44-41

#3  Alabama (4-0) blanked #15 Mississippi 25-0

#4  Georgia (3-1) held off #2 LSU at home, 44-41

#5 Miami of Florida (4-0) routed South Florida 49-21

#6  Oregon (4-0) destroyed California 55-16

#7  Ohio State (5-0) survived unranked Wisconsin 31-24

#8  Michigan (4-0) does not play

#9 Oklahoma State (3-1) lost to West Virginia 30-21

#10 Oklahoma (4-0) downed #20 Notre Dame 35-21

#11 Texas Tech (4-0) is idle

#12 UCLA (3-0) does not play

#13 Auburn (3-1) is off this week

15-14.  Washington State (3-2) lost to #19 Stanford 55-17

#15 Mississippi (3-1) fell to #3 Alabama 25-0

#16 Washington (4-0) topped Arizona 31-13

#17 Texas A&M (3-1) got by Arkansas 45-33

#18 South Carolina (3-1) came from behind to beat previously undefeated UCF 28-25

#19 Stanford (4-0) ripped #14 Washington State 55-17

#20 Notre Dame (3-2) lost at home to #10 Oklahoma 35-21

#21 Florida State (5-0) rallied from way down to beat Boston College 48-34

#22 Louisville (4-0) is idle

#23 Florida (3-1) downed Kentucky 24-7

#24 Northwestern (4-0) does not play

#25 Fresno State (4-0) held off Hawai'i 42-37

Also:
Utah State ripped San Jose State 40-12

Boise State beat Southern Mississippi 60-7

Colorado State outlasted UTEP 59-42

Wyoming was doubled by Texas State 42-21

San Diego State came back to beat New Mexico State 26-16

UNLV blew by New Mexico 56-42 

Nevada came from be hind to tip Air Force 45-42

BYU knocked down Middle Tennessee 37-10

Fresno State Jumps Into Top 25 in Blue Football Through and Through Top 25 College Football Ranking

The early weeks show teams that have been the most impressive thus far, rather than ranking teams from a biased point of view.  Nevertheless, they will be volatile until the teams sort it out on the field.  The #1 factor in ranking teams is their Biggest Wins, losses are most damaging if they are to unranked teams.  This encourages teams to schedule other Top 25 teams.

Washington took a tumble after beating an FCS team and also because the win over Boise State doesn't look as impressive.  Clemson's win over Georgia is still the biggest win of the season. 


1-1.      Clemson (3-0) topped North Carolina State 26-14, Biggest Win over #4 Georgia
3-2.    LSU (4-0) outpointed Auburn 35-21, Biggest Win over #13 Auburn
2-3.    Alabama (3-0) broke open a close game to beat Colorado State 31-6), Biggest Win over #17 Texas A&M
5-4.    Georgia (2-1) rocked North Texas 45-21, Biggest Win over #17 South Carolina, Lost to #1 Clemson
9-5.    Miami of Florida (3-0) whipped Savannah State 77-7, Biggest Win over #24 Florida
4-6.    Oregon (3-0) was idle, Biggest Win over Tennessee
6-7.  Ohio State (4-0) humbled Florida A&M 76-0, Biggest Win over California
8-8.  Michigan (4-0) escaped with a 24-21 win over lowly Connecticut, Biggest Win over #20 Notre Dame
11-9.  Oklahoma State (3-0) did not play, Biggest Win over Mississippi State
12-10.  Oklahoma (3-0) was idle, Biggest Win over West Virginia
13-11.  Texas Tech (4-0) beat Texas State 33-7, Biggest Win over TCU
14-12.  UCLA (3-0) ran over New Mexico State 59-13, Biggest Win over Nebraska
10-13.  Auburn (3-1) fell to #3 LSU 35-21, Biggest Win over #15 Washington State, lost to #3 LSU
15-14.  Washington State (3-1) blanked Idaho 42-0, Biggest Win over USC, Lost to #11 Auburn
16-15.  Mississippi (3-0) was idle, Biggest Win over Texas
7-16.    Washington (3-0) embarrassed Idaho State 56-0, Biggest Win over Boise State
20-17.  Texas A&M (2-1) took care of SMU 42-13, Biggest Win over SMU, Lost to #2 Alabama
17-18.    South Carolina (2-1) did not play, Biggest Win over Vanderbilt, Lost to #5 Georgia
19-19.  Stanford (2-0) held off Arizona State 42-28, Biggest Win over Arizona State
----20.  Notre Dame (3-1) beat Michigan State 17-13, Biggest Win over Michigan State, lost to #8 Michigan
18-21.    Florida State (3-0) beat Bethune-Cookman 54-6, Biggest Win over Pittsburgh
23-22.  Louisville (4-0) beat up on Florida International 77-6, Biggest Win over Kentucky
24-23.  Florida (2-1) topped Tennessee 31-17, Biggest Win over Tennessee, Lost to #9 Miami of Florida 
25-24.  Northwestern (4-0) got by Maine 35-21, Biggest Win over California
---25.  Fresno State (3-0) beat Boise State 41-40, Biggest Win over Rutgers


Also Considered:
21-out.  Arizona State (2-1) lost to Stanford 42-28, Biggest Win over Wisconsin, Lost to #19 Stanford
22-out  Michigan State (3-1) fell to Notre Dame 17-13, Biggest Win over South Florida, Lost to #20 Notre Dame
Wisconsin (3-1) rattled Purdue 41-10, Biggest Win over Purdue, Loss to Arizona State
UCF (3-0) did not play, Biggest Win over Penn State
USC (3-1) edged Utah State 17-14, Biggest Win over Utah State, Lost to Washington State
Maryland (4-0) beat West Virginia 37-0, Biggest Win over West Virginia
Arizona (3-0) did not play, Biggest Win over UNLV

Former Boise State Broncos in the NFL--Week Three

Here are the results for former Boise State players in the NFL.  This will be updated as results come in.

Chase Baker--Minnesota Vikings (no statistics in Minnesota loss)
Richie Brockel--Carolina Panthers (one run for one yard and a solo tackle in Carolina win)
Ryan Clady--Denver Broncos (started for Denver in Bronco win) 
Daryn Colledge--Arizona Cardinals (starter for Arizona in Cardinal loss)
Tyrone Crawford--Dallas Cowboys (is out for the season with a torn Achilles tendon)
George Iloka--Cincinnati Bengals (3 tackles, 2 solo, and a pass deflection in Cincinnati win)
Jeron Johnson--Seattle Seahawks  (no statistics in Seattle win)
Doug Martin--Tampa Bay Buccaneers (20 carries for 88 yards and 2 receptions for 20 yards in Buc loss)
Shea McClellin--Chicago Bears (1 tackle in Bears win)
Quintin Mikell--Carolina Panthers (no statistics in Carolina win)
Kellen Moore--Detroit Lions (no statistics in Detroit win)
Austin Pettis--St. Louis Rams (2 catches for 20 yards and a TD in Rams loss)
Nate Potter--Arizona Cardinals (lineman for the Cardinals in Arizona loss)
Orlando Scandrick--Dallas Cowboys (3 solo tackles, a sack and a tackle for loss in Dallas win)
Jamar Taylor--Miami Dolphins (no statistics in Miami win)
Kyle Wilson--New York Jets (4 solo tackles and a pass deflection in Jets win)
Billy Winn--Cleveland Browns (2 tackles, 1 solo, with a sack and a tackle for loss, in Cleveland win)

Broncos Score Huge Commit

Boise State received the commitment of Jaylen Johnson today according to the Los Angeles Times.  It is one of the Broncos' biggest recruiting coups in their history.

Johnson (6-3, 235) has been playing linebacker at Centennial High School in Corona, California; some believe he will play defensive line at the next level.  Johnson was named All-CIF and 2nd Team All-State last season after registering 100 tackles and four sacks.

The media "experts" and football fans who believe Boise State is a "mid-major" will be surprised to know that Boise State not only beat out Oregon for Johnson, but that Johnson made his decision to go with Coach Chris Petersen and the Broncos the day after returning from a visit to Oregon.

I mentioned a recruiting coup, and I never use language unnecessarily.  Here's a list of the teams that offered Johnson a scholarship:  Oregon, Notre Dame, USC, TCU, Oregon State, Arizona State, Colorado State and Vanderbilt, plut he had interest from California, Northwestern and Ohio State.  

Jaylen, we are honored to have you coming to Boise to play on the Blue.  Hopefully, you can help the Broncos win a national title during your stay here.

Former Boise State Broncos in the NFL--Week Two

Here are the results for former Boise State players in the NFL.  This will be updated as results come in.

Chase Baker--Minnesota Vikings (no statistics in Minnesota loss)
Richie Brockel--Carolina Panthers (no statistics in Carolina loss)
Ryan Clady--Denver Broncos (started for Denver in Bronco win) defeated Baltimore 49-27
Daryn Colledge--Arizona Cardinals (starter for Arizona in Cardinal win)
Tyrone Crawford--Dallas Cowboys (is out for the season with a torn Achilles tendon)
George Iloka--Cincinnati Bengals (4 tackles, 3 of them solo, in Cincinnati loss)
Jeron Johnson--Seattle Seahawks  (no statistics in Seattle win)
Doug Martin--Tampa Bay Buccaneers (29 carries for 144 yards in Buc loss)
Shea McClellin--Chicago Bears (1 tackle in Bears win)
Quintin Mikell--Carolina Panthers (7 tackles, 5 of them solo, and a sack in Carolina loss)
Kellen Moore--Detroit Lions (can't blame Kellen for the Detroit loss--he didn't play)
Austin Pettis--St. Louis Rams (8 receptions for 78 yards and a TD in Ram loss)
Nate Potter--Arizona Cardinals (lineman for the Cardinals in Arizona win)
Orlando Scandrick--Dallas Cowboys (4 solo tackles in Dallas loss)
Jamar Taylor--Miami Dolphins (no statistics in Miami win)
Kyle Wilson--New York Jets (3 tackles, 2 of them solo, and 2 punt returns for 7 yards in Jet loss)
Billy Winn--Cleveland Browns (4 tackles, 3 of them solo, in Cleveland loss)

Boise State #29 in Billingsley

http://www.cfrc.com/Ratings_2013/WK_3.htm

Matt Miller #23 in Receptions Per Game

http://web1.ncaa.org/stats/StatsSrv/pdf/rankings?rptWeeks=6&statSeq=12&div=11&sportCode=MFB&academicYear=2014&rptType=PDF&doWhat=showrankings

Southwick #47 in Total Offense

Looking all the way up at Derek Carr:

http://web1.ncaa.org/stats/StatsSrv/pdf/rankings?rptWeeks=6&statSeq=11&div=11&sportCode=MFB&academicYear=2014&rptType=PDF&doWhat=showrankings

Joe Southwick #37 in Passing

He's got a ways to go to join the ranks of Hendricks, Dinwiddie, Zabransky, Tharp and Moore, but he is moving up:

http://web1.ncaa.org/stats/StatsSrv/pdf/rankings?rptWeeks=6&statSeq=8&div=11&sportCode=MFB&academicYear=2014&rptType=PDF&doWhat=showrankings

Jay Ajayi #36 in Rushing

But not near as good as Bishop Sankey:

http://web1.ncaa.org/stats/StatsSrv/pdf/rankings?rptWeeks=6&statSeq=7&div=11&sportCode=MFB&academicYear=2014&rptType=PDF&doWhat=showrankings

Boise State #11 in First Downs

http://web1.ncaa.org/stats/StatsSrv/pdf/rankings?rptWeeks=6&statSeq=693&div=11&sportCode=MFB&academicYear=2014&rptType=PDF&doWhat=showrankings

Boise State #16 in Net Punting

Kudos to Bronco Punt Team:

http://web1.ncaa.org/stats/StatsSrv/pdf/rankings?rptWeeks=6&statSeq=98&div=11&sportCode=MFB&academicYear=2014&rptType=PDF&doWhat=showrankings

Boise State #18 in Turnover Margin

This is usually a good indicator of the best football teams in the country, but so far, that hasn't panned out for Boise State:

http://web1.ncaa.org/stats/StatsSrv/pdf/rankings?rptWeeks=6&statSeq=29&div=11&sportCode=MFB&academicYear=2014&rptType=PDF&doWhat=showrankings

Boise State #41 in Scoring Offense

If I were on a player that had the Best 10-Year Scoring Offense since 1900 (at over 41 points a game), I'd be, frankly, extremely embarrassed.

http://web1.ncaa.org/stats/StatsSrv/pdf/rankings?rptWeeks=6&statSeq=27&div=11&sportCode=MFB&academicYear=2014&rptType=PDF&doWhat=showrankings

Boise State #45 in Rushing Offense

http://web1.ncaa.org/stats/StatsSrv/pdf/rankings?rptWeeks=6&statSeq=23&div=11&sportCode=MFB&academicYear=2014&rptType=PDF&doWhat=showrankings

Boise State Drops to #29 in Sagarin

Despite a win over Air Force, Boise State fell this week in the Sagarin computer ratings:

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/ncaaf/sagarin/

Fresno State #27 in AP Poll, Boise State #34

http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=336&f=2246&t=11955884

Fresno State #25, Boise State Gets 5 Votes in Coaches Poll

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/ncaaf/polls/

Alabama Moves To #2 After Big Win in Blue Football Through and Through Top 25

The early weeks show teams that have been the most impressive thus far, rather than ranking teams from a biased point of view.  Nevertheless, they will be volatile until the teams sort it out on the field.  The #1 factor in ranking teams is their Biggest Wins, losses are only damaging if they are to unranked teams.  This encourages teams to schedule other Top 25 teams.

Alabama moves to #2 after their close win at Texas A&M.  Clemson still with the most impressive win of the season.  


1-1.      Clemson (2-0) did not play, Biggest Win over #5 Georgia
4-2.    Alabama (2-0), held off #20 Texas A&M, Biggest Win over #20 Texas A&M
2-3.    LSU (3-0) crushed Kent State 45-13, Biggest Win over TCU
5-4.    Oregon (3-0) whipped Tennessee 49-14, Biggest Win over Tennessee
3-5.    Georgia (1-1) did not play, Biggest Win over #17 South Carolina, Lost to #1 Clemson
7-6.  Ohio State (3-0) beat California 52-34, Biggest Win over California
8-7.    Washington (2-0) beat Illinois on the road 34-24, Biggest Win over Boise State
6-8.  Michigan (3-0) escaped with a 28-24 win over Akron, Biggest Win over Notre Dame
9-9.    Miami of Florida (2-0) did not play, Biggest Win over #24 Florida
11-10.  Oklahoma State (3-0) outclassed Lamar 59-3, Biggest Win over Mississippi State
10-11.  Auburn (3-0) rallied to beat Mississippi State 24-20, Biggest Win over #15 Washington State
12-12.  Oklahoma (3-0) took care of Tulsa 51-20, Biggest Win over West Virginia
22-13.  Texas Tech (3-0) defeated TCU 20-10, Biggest Win over TCU
15-14.  UCLA (2-0) came from behind to win at Nebraska 31-21, Biggest Win over Nebraska
13-15.  Washington State (2-1) destroyed Southern Utah 48-10, Biggest Win over USC, Lost to #11 Auburn
---16.  Mississippi (3-0) downed Texas 44-23, Biggest Win over Texas
14-17.    South Carolina (2-1) got by Vanderbilt 35-25, Biggest Win over Vanderbilt, Lost to #5 Georgia
18-18.    Florida State (2-0) humiliated Nevada 62-7, Biggest Win over Pittsburgh
16-19.  Stanford (2-0) downed Army 34-20, Biggest Win over San Jose State
19-20.  Texas A&M (2-1) lost to #2 Alabama 49-42, Biggest Win over Rice, Lost to #2 Alabama
---21.  Arizona State (2-0) beat Wisconsin 32-30, Biggest Win over Wisconsin
20-22.  Michigan State (3-0) ran by Youngstown State 55-17, Biggest Win over South Florida
21-23.  Louisville (3-0) pulled away from Kentucky 27-13, Biggest Win over Kentucky
24-24.  Florida (1-1) did not play, Biggest Win over Toledo, Lost to #9 Miami of Florida 
25-25.  Northwestern (3-0) prevailed over Syracuse 48-27, Biggest Win over California


Also Considered:
Fresno State (2-0) did not play, Biggest Win over Rutgers
Wisconsin (2-1) lost to Arizona State 32-30, Biggest Win over Massachusetts, Loss to Arizona State
UCF (3-0) beat Penn State 34-31, Biggest Win over Penn State
USC (2-1) whipped Boston College 35-7, Biggest Win over Boston College, Lost to Washington State
Arizona (3-0) beat Texas-San Antonio 38-13, Biggest Win over UNLV

Air Force's "Interception"

This is the play where the ball bounced up and Air Force intercepted in the end zone.  You can see the AF defender "playing the ball as he's taught" and "not interfering with Burks at all":

Broncos Take Down Air Force 42-20

Boise State goes to 2-1 on the year, Fresno up next.

Just in case you didn't notice...

Blue Football Through and Through was the only source to rank Texas Tech prior to their game with TCU.  You can get your College Football Top 25 from the pretenders (the AP and Coaches polls), or you can get it here.  Once again, you see which is more reliable.

This Week in the Blue Football Through and Through Top 25

  #1   Clemson has the week off
  #2.    LSU ripped Kent State 45-13 
  #3.    Georgia is off this week
  #4.    Alabama outlasted #19 Texas A&M 49-42
  #5.    Oregon blasted Tennessee of the SEC 49-14
  #6.  Michigan survived a last-minute challenge to beat Akron 28-24
  #7.  Ohio State ran over California 52-34
  #8.    Washington got a 34-24 road win vs. Illinois 
  #9.    Miami of Florida does not play this week
#10.  Auburn came back to beat Mississippi State 24-20
#11.  Oklahoma State walloped Lamar 59-3
#12.  Oklahoma pummeled Tulsa 51-20
#13.  Washington State crushed Southern Utah 48-10
#14.  South Carolina got by Vanderbilt 35-25
#15.  UCLA came from 18 down to beat Nebraska 41-21 on the road
#16.  Stanford beat Army 34-20
#17.   TCU lost to #22 Texas Tech 20-10
#18.    Florida State made mincemeat of Nevada 62-7
#19.  Texas A&M lost at home to #4 Alabama 49-42
#20.  Michigan State blasted Youngstown State 55-17
#21.  Louisville pulled away from Kentucky 27-13
#22.  Texas Tech defeated #17 TCU 20-10
#23.  Wisconsin fell to Pac-12 refs and Arizona State 32-30
#24.  Florida is idle
#25.  Northwestern blasted Western Michigan 38-17

Boise State rocked Air Force 42-20

New Mexico lost to Pittsburgh  49-27

Fresno State's game vs. Colorado was postponed

Nevada was humiliated by #18 Florida State 62-7

Colorado State turned back Cal Poly Saturday 34-17

Wyoming prevailed over Northern Colorado 35-7

Utah State ran it up on Weber State 70-6

UNLV came from behind to beat Central Michigan 31-21

Southern Mississippi lost on the road to Arkansas 21-3

Former Boise State Broncos in the NFL

Here are the results for former Boise State players in the NFL.  This will be updated as results come in.

Chase Baker--Minnesota Vikings (no statistics in Minnesota loss)
Richie Brockel--Carolina Panthers (no statistics in Carolina loss)
Ryan Clady--Denver Broncos (started for Denver) defeated Baltimore 49-27
Daryn Colledge--Arizona Cardinals (starter for Arizona in loss)
Tyrone Crawford--Dallas Cowboys (is out for the season with a torn Achilles tendon)
George Iloka--Cincinnati Bengals (4 tackles, 3 of them solo, in Cincinnati loss)
Jeron Johnson--Seattle Seahawks  (no statistics in Seattle win)
Doug Martin--Tampa Bay Buccaneers (24 carries for 65 yards and 1 touchdown in Buc loss)
Shea McClellin--Chicago Bears (4 tackles, 2 solo, 1 sack and a tackle for loss in Bears' 24-21 win)
Quintin Mikell--Carolina Panthers (1 solo tackle and a pass deflection in Carolina loss)
Kellen Moore--Detroit Lions (no statistics in Detroit win)
Austin Pettis--St. Louis Rams (3 catches for 16 yards in Rams win)
Nate Potter--Arizona Cardinals (lineman for the Cardinals in Arizona loss)
Orlando Scandrick--Dallas Cowboys (3 solo tackles and a pass deflection in Dallas win)
Jamar Taylor--Miami Dolphins (no statistics in Miami win)
Kyle Wilson--New York Jets (no statistics in Jets win)
Billy Winn--Cleveland Browns (2 solo tackles in Cleveland loss)

Boise State #29 in Billingsley

http://www.cfrc.com/Ratings_2013/WK_2.htm

The AP Top 25

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/rankings/ap

This Week's Top 25 Coaches Poll

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/rankings/coaches

Boise State #3 in Turnovers

The Bronco defense began playing up to its potential with the turnovers they created yesterday:

http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?sport_code=MFB&division=11

Boise State #50 in Scoring

The 63-point effort against FCS UT-Martin notwithstanding, that's a far cry from the "Offense of the Future" that Boise State featured in the first decade of its run:

http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?sport_code=MFB&division=11

Clemson Advances to #1 in Blue Football Through and Through Top 25

The early weeks show teams that have been the most impressive thus far, rather than ranking teams from a biased point of view.  Nevertheless, they will be volatile until the teams sort it out on the field.  The #1 factor in ranking teams is their Biggest Wins, losses are only damaging if they are to unranked teams.  This encourages teams to schedule other Top 25 teams.

Clemson moves to #1 by virtue of a win over Georgia, which in turn scored a big win this week over South Carolina.


2-1.    Clemson (2-0) trounced South Carolina State 52-13, Biggest Win over #5 Georgia
1-2.    LSU (2-0) defeated UAB 56-17, Biggest Win over #17 TCU
7-3.    Georgia (1-1) upended #14 South Carolina at home 41-30, Biggest Win over #14 South Carolina, Lost to #1 Clemson
3-4.    Alabama (1-0), Biggest Win over Virginia Tech
4-5.    Oregon (2-0) throttled Virginia 59-10, Biggest Win over Virginia
14-6.  Michigan (2-0) topped  Notre Dame 41-30, Biggest Win over Notre Dame
10-7.  Ohio State (2-0) ripped San Diego State 42-7, Biggest Win over San Diego State
5-8.    Washington (1-0) did not play, Biggest Win over Boise State
---9.    Miami of Florida (2-0) beat Florida 21-16, Biggest Win over Florida
---10.  Auburn (2-0) defeated Arkansas State 38-9, Biggest Win over Washington State
12-11.  Oklahoma State (2-0) outran Texas-San Antonio 56-35, Biggest Win over Mississippi State
15-12.  Oklahoma (2-0) scored a 16-7 win over West Virginia at home, Biggest Win over West Virginia
---13.  Washington State (1-1) beat USC 10-7, Biggest Win over USC, Lost to #10 Auburn
6-14.    South Carolina (1-1) lost to #3 Georgia 41-30, Biggest Win over North Carolina, Lost to #3 Georgia
16-15.  UCLA (1-0) did not play, Biggest Win over Nevada
---16.  Stanford (1-0) rocked San Jose State 34-13, Biggest Win over San Jose State
8-17.    TCU (1-1) stopped Southeastern Louisiana 38-17, Biggest Win over Southeastern Louisiana, Lost to #2 LSU 
9-18.    Florida State (1-0) was idle, Biggest Win over Pittsburgh
11-19.  Texas A&M (2-0) broke open a close game to beat Sam Houston State 65-28, Biggest Win over Rice
23-20.  Michigan State (2-0) turned back South Florida 21-6, Biggest Win over South Florida
18-21.  Louisville (2-0) ran over Eastern Kentucky 44-7, Biggest Win over Ohio
17-22.  Texas Tech (2-0) humbled Stephen F. Austin 61-13, Biggest Win over SMU
19-23.  Wisconsin (2-0) shut out Tennessee Tech 42-0, Biggest Win over Massachusetts
13-24.  Florida (1-1) fell on the road to #9 Miami of Florida 21-16, Biggest Win over Toledo, Lost to #9 Miami of Florida 
22-25.  Northwestern (2-0) prevailed over Syracuse 48-27, Biggest Win over California


Also Considered:
Mississippi (2-0) beat Southeast Missouri State 31-13, Biggest Win over Vanderbilt
Utah (2-0) beat Weber State 70-7, Biggest Win over Utah State
Fresno State (2-0) beat Cal Poly 41-25, Biggest Win over Rutgers
Nebraska (2-0) beat Southern Mississippi 38-13, Biggest Win over Wyoming

Boise State #25 in Sagarin

Washington #21, Utah State #42, Fresno State #54.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/ncaaf/sagarin/

Travis Saxton Possibly Out for the Year

Linebacker Travis Saxton, who just earned a scholarship, hurt his knee today and it looks like he could be out for the year.  Take care of it, Travis, and get better!

Broncos Lead 63-14 with 13:08 left

Tennessee-Martin puts together a nice drive to put the score at 63-14.

Miller Ties Mike "Motor Mouse" Holton for 9th in Boise State History

Matt Miller has 5 catches at the half, and the fifth was special.  Miller now has 139 career receptions a game and a half into his junior year, tying him with a great receiver in his own right--Mike Holton.  Holton was the beneficiary of some great throws by Bronco great Jim McMillan, but he also battled injuries and was part of an amazing trio with Don and Terry Hutt.

Miller is now one catch shy of Jay Swillie and Eric Andrade for 7th place, and needs 90 receptions now to tie Austin Pettis for the Boise State record.

Boise State Leads At Half 49-7

It's a different opponent, but it's also a different Boise State team out there so far, and I point to Boise State recovering the onside kick after taking a 14-7 lead.  Petersen was looking to light a fire under his team and it was a brilliant coaching move.

Bryan Douglas With Pick 6

Boise State goes up 42-7 with 5 minutes left in the half.

Ajayi Gets Second 11-Yard Touchdown

I realize it's Tennessee-Martin and not Washington, but what has happened the last 10 minutes or so is so positive for this Boise State football team.  They look like they're having fun again and playing Bronco Brand* football.  28-7 in the 2nd.

Southwick to Miller for 6

Southwick looking very comfortable right now.  Boise State got the ball after an onside kick and let me say, what a great coaching move by Chris Petersen to wake up his team.  Joe hits Miller who dives in the end zone.  21-7.

Introducing A New Player This Year

Aaron Burks catches his first pass of the year, and it's a big one--54 yards from Joe Southwick--to put Boise State up 14-7.  Four-play, 66-yard drive.

Tennessee-Martin Comes Back To Tie

They not only get their first down of the game, but several more up and down the field for the score.  7-7 still in the first.

Broncos Get 70 Yard Drive for First Score of 2013!

A great mixture of Jay Ajayi runs, Joe Southwick keepers, and Southwick passes, with the drive culminating in an 11-yard TD run by Ajayi.

This Week in the Blue Through and Through Top 25*

So far, it seems that Florida is the only team ranked that is higher than they should be.  Or, Miami could be much better than thought.  That's what makes it fun early in the year!

We'll be looking closely at Vandy, Utah, Ball State, Illinois, Arizona State, Penn State and Baylor from their performances today, although we only usually list 3-4 teams in the "Also Considering" category.  Miami of course will get in.

1.    LSU (1-0) lit up UAB 56-17
2.    Clemson (1-0) showed no mercy in beating South Carolina State 52-13
3.    Alabama (1-0) does not play
4.    Oregon (1-0) throttled Virginia 59-10 
5.    Washington (1-0) does not play
6.    South Carolina (1-0) fell to #7 Georgia 41-30 
7.    Georgia (0-1) upended #6 South Carolina at home 41-30 
8.    TCU (0-1) stopped Southeastern Louisiana 38-17 
9.    Florida State (1-0) is idle this week
10.  Ohio State (1-0) outmuscled San Diego State 42-7 
11.  Texas A&M (1-0) broke open a close game to beat Sam Houston State 65-28
12.  Oklahoma State (1-0) outran Texas-San Antonio 56-35
13.  Florida (1-0) fell on the road to Miami of Florida 21-16 
14.  Michigan (1-0) topped #24 Notre Dame 41-30
15.  Oklahoma (1-0) got by West Virginia at home 16-7
16.  UCLA (1-0) does not play
17.  Texas Tech (1-0) tore up Stephen F. Austin 61-13
18.  Louisville (1-0) blasted Eastern Kentucky 44-7
19.  Wisconsin (1-0) blanked Tennessee Tech 42-0
20.  Texas (1-0) was upset by Boise State opponent BYU 40-21
21.  USC (1-0) lost to Washington State 10-7
22.  Northwestern (1-0) prevailed over Syracuse 48-27
23.  Michigan State (1-0) topped South Florida 21-6 
24.  Notre Dame (1-0) lost to #14 Michigan 41-30 
25.  Mississippi (1-0) beat Southeast Missouri State 31-13

Also:
Utah State whipped Air Force 42-20
Wyoming crushed Idaho 42-10
Colorado State lost to Tulsa 30-27
New Mexico beat UTEP 42-35 in overtime
Hawai'i lost to Oregon State 33-14 
Fresno State held off Cal Poly 41-25 
Nevada defeated UC-Davis 36-7
UNLV was clobbered by Arizona 58-13
San Jose State lost to Stanford 34-13

Southern Mississippi lost 56-13 to Nebraska
BYU knocked off #20 Texas 40-21

Blue Football Through and Through Top 25

We base our Top 25 solely on results--who you beat and by how much (or on the flip side, who you lost to and by how much).  Stanford, ranked in many Top 25's, is not ranked this week.  Why?  Because they haven't played a game--the teams ranked have all won a game.  Stanford will have to prove themselves.

Here we have the first Top 25 of the college football season:

1.    LSU (1-0) Beat TCU 37-27
2.    Clemson (1-0) Beat Georgia 38-35
3.    Alabama (1-0) Beat Virginia Tech 35-10
4.    Oregon (1-0) Beat Nicholls State 66-3
5.    Washington (1-0) Beat Boise State 38-6
6.    South Carolina (1-0) Beat North Carolina 27-10
7.    Georgia (0-1) Lost to Clemson 38-35
8.    TCU (0-1) Lost to LSU 37-27
9.    Florida State (1-0) Beat Pittsburgh 41-13
10.  Ohio State (1-0) Beat Buffalo 40-20
11.  Texas A&M (1-0) Beat Rice 52-31
12.  Oklahoma State (1-0) Beat Mississippi State 21-3
13.  Florida (1-0) Beat Toledo 24-6
14.  Michigan (1-0) Beat Central Michigan 59-9
15.  Oklahoma (1-0) Beat Louisiana-Monroe 34-0
16.  UCLA (1-0) Beat Nevada 58-20
17.  Texas Tech (1-0) Beat SMU 41-23
18.  Louisville (1-0) Beat Ohio 49-7
19.  Wisconsin (1-0) Beat Massachusetts 45-0
20.  Texas (1-0) Beat New Mexico State 56-7
21.  USC (1-0) Beat Hawai'i 30-13
22.  Northwestern (1-0) Beat California 44-30
23.  Michigan State (1-0) Beat Western Michigan 26-13
24.  Notre Dame (1-0) Beat Temple 28-6
25.  Mississippi (1-0) Beat Vanderbilt 39-35


Also Considered:  Fresno State, Nebraska, Rutgers, Auburn

Top 25 Out Tomorrow

Because of tonight's Florida State game, we'll release the first edition of this year's Top 25 College Football Teams tomorrow morning.