Blue Football Through and Through: 2014

Friday, December 26, 2014

Boise State Lands in the Valley of the Sun

The Boise State football team flew to Phoenix, Arizona today to begin preparations for the December 31st Fiesta Bowl date with Arizona. The Broncos (11-2), which improved dramatically over last year's 8-5 Boise State team, will be making their third appearance in the Fiesta Bowl, following the famous 2007 game with Oklahoma and the 2011 matchup with another team currently in the Big 12, TCU. Boise State is tied for 10th for the most appearances in major bowl games in the last ten years.

Meanwhile, Arizona, which enjoyed its third straight winning season, and seventh in the last 17 seasons, will be making its first appearance in a major bowl since 1993, also at the Fiesta Bowl. The Wildcats, 10-3 on the season, are one of only three teams in the nation to defeat one of this year's playoff teams, with a 31-24 victory over #2 Oregon in Eugene. Beating the Ducks on their home turf is not an easily accomplishment--in fact, Arizona, Boise State, Stanford, and USC are the only teams to do it in the last seven years.

Arizona won the PAC-12 South Division, but then were clobbered by Oregon 51-13 in the championship game.

The Fiesta Bowl teams have one common opponent--Nevada, and both Boise State and Arizona won narrow games over the Wolf Pack. Arizona topped Nevada 35-28 in September, and Boise State beat them 51-46 two weeks later. The Wildcats also lost to UCLA and USC, and own impressive wins over #15 Arizona State and #22 Utah

Kickoff for the 2014 Fiesta Bowl is set for 2 p.m. Mountain time on New Year's Eve.

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Six Former Broncos Have NFL Playoff Berths Clinched

There will be at least six former Boise State players in the NFL playoffs this year, with San Diego and Carolina needing wins this weekend to get in. Detroit, of course, has wasted superstar Kellen Moore's talent, with Moore not playing a down in the NFL and putting him on the "inactive list". Generally, a team that wins the Super Bowl gives a ring to inactive players, but that is up to the team.

Ricky Tjong-A-Tjoe is on the "reserve" list for San Diego, and would also likely get a ring if the Chargers were to capture the title. Injured players, such as Richie Brockel of Carolina, also would likely get a ring if their team won the Super Bowl.

With those three players not on the active lists for their teams but still eligible for Super Bowl rings, here are the six that have consistently played for their playoff teams this season:

Ryan Clady, starting tackle for Denver, which is the AFC West Champion and can clinch a first-round bye with a win this weekend. Clady will once again play in the Pro Bowl this year.

George Iloka, starting safety for Cincinnati. The Bengals are the AFC North Champions, and can clinch a first-round bye with a win and a Denver loss or tie.

Jeron Johnson, reserve safety for Seattle. The Seahawks clinched the NFC West, and can clinch a first-round bye this weekend.

Boise State has three players on the playoff-bound Dallas Cowboys, a record for the most Broncos on a playoff team:

Orlando Scandrick, starting cornerback, has enjoyed a superb year.

Defensive end Tyrone Crawford is the starter for Dallas at left defensive end.

Defensive end Demarcus Lawrence was bothered by a preseason injury, but has come back to contribute to the Cowboys' division championship season.

Dallas wrapped up the NFC East title, and still have a shot at a first-round bye, but they would need both Seattle and Arizona to either lose or tie in the final week.

Former Boise State Players in the NFL: Week 16

Richie Brockel--on injured reserve and is out for the season.
Ryan Clady--starting tackle in Denver loss.
Daryn Colledge--starting guard for Miami in their win.
Tyrone Crawford--one solo tackle and a tackle for loss in Dallas victory.
George Iloka--starting safety with two tackles and a pass deflection as Cincinnati upset Denver.
Jeron Johnson--one solo tackle in Seattle win.
Demarcus Lawrence--1 tackle as Dallas clinched the NFC East title.
Charles Leno--lineman played in Bear loss.
Doug Martin--10 rushes for 17 yards in Tampa Bay loss.
Shea McClellin--one solo tackle in Bear loss.
Kellen Moore--inactive as Detroit won.
Orlando Scandrick--six tackles, five of them solo, with a sack in Dallas win.
Jamar Taylor--3 solo tackles and a tackle for loss in Miami win.
Ricky Tjong-A-Tjoe--no statistics in Charger win.
Kyle Wilson--no stats in Jet loss.
Billy Winn--starting lineman with one tackle, an interception, and a pass deflection in Cleveland loss.

Thursday, December 18, 2014

Another Go Broncos

Could be that tight end Matt Pistone has switched from Oregon State to Boise State with Beaver coach Mike Riley leaving for Nebraska.

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Evan Tyler Commits to Boise State

Blue Football Through and Through has learned through our sources that safety Evan Tyler has changed his mind and instead of San Jose State, he wants to play for Boise State.

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Former Boise State Players in the NFL: Week 15

Richie Brockel--on injured reserve and is out for the season.
Ryan Clady--starting tackle in Denver victory.
Daryn Colledge--starting guard for Miami in their defeat.
Tyrone Crawford--two tackles, both solo, with two sacks, in Dallas victory.
George Iloka--starting safety with three tackles, 2 of them solo, in Cincinnati win.
Jeron Johnson--two tackles, one of them solo, as Seattle knocked Colin Kaepernick and San Francisco out of the playoff picture.
Demarcus Lawrence--no stats in Dallas win.
Charles Leno--lineman played in Bear loss.
Doug Martin--enjoyed one of his best games of the season with 14 carries for 96 yards and a reception for 3 yards in Buccaneer loss.
Shea McClellin--three solo tackles in Chicago loss.
Kellen Moore--inactive as Detroit won.
Orlando Scandrick--one solo tackle in Dallas win.
Jamar Taylor--no stats in Miami loss.
Ricky Tjong-A-Tjoe--no statistics in Charger loss.
Kyle Wilson--no statistics in Jet win.
Billy Winn--starting lineman with four tackles, three of them solo, and a tackle for loss in Cleveland defeat.

Monday, December 15, 2014

Boise State 2nd in NCAA History with 10 Win Seasons in 15 Years

Boise State matched their 1999-2013 record this season with 12 10-win seasons in 15 years.

1. Florida State 14 (1987-2001)
2. Harvard 12 (1886-1900)
2. Yale 12 (1888-1902)
2. Pennsylvania 12 (1890-1904)
2. Boise State 12 (1999-2013)
2. Oklahoma 12 (2000-2014)
7. Princeton 11 (1888-1902)
7.   Penn State 11 (1968-1982)
7.   Nebraska 11 (1986-2000)
7.    Ohio State 11 (1995-2009)
7.   Virginia Tech 11 (1995-2009)
12. Alabama 10 (1966-1980)
12. Oklahoma 10 (1973-1987)
12. Miami of Florida 10 (1983-1997)
12. Texas 10 (1995-2009)
12. Oregon 10 (2000-2014)
12. TCU 10 (2000-2014)
18. Florida 9 (1993-2007)
18. LSU 9 (2000-2014)
20. BYU 8 (1979-1993)
20. Georgia 8 (1997-2012)

Thursday, December 11, 2014

Ajayi Named USA Today Second Team All-American

Boise State junior running back Jay Ajay was named today by USA Today to Second Team All-American. Congrats Jay!

Boise State's Darian Thompson Named Second Team All-American

Senior standout safety Darian Thompson was named Second Team All-American by CBS Sports.com.

Thompson has intercepted seven passes this season, third in the nation, one of which he returned 36 yards for a touchdown. Darian also has 61 tackles, 44 of them solo, both second on the Boise State defense.

Thompson is tied with Ken Johnson and Marty Tadman for sixth all-time with 14 career picks.

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Former Boise State Broncos in the NFL: Week 14

Richie Brockel--on injured reserve and is out for the season.
Ryan Clady--starting tackle in Denver victory.
Daryn Colledge--starting guard for Miami in their loss.
Tyrone Crawford--one solo tackle in Cowboy victory.
George Iloka--starting safety with six tackles, with four solo, in Bengal loss.
Jeron Johnson--no statistics in Seattle win.
Demarcus Lawrence--no statistics in Dallas win.
Charles Leno--lineman played in Bear loss.
Doug Martin--5 carries for 22 yards and one reception for no yards in Tampa Bay loss.
Shea McClellin--6 tackles, 1 solo, and one tackle for loss in Bear defeat.
Kellen Moore--inactive as Detroit won.
Orlando Scandrick--9 solo tackles, 2nd on the team, with a tackle for loss, an interception, and a pass deflection in Dallas win.
Jamar Taylor--no stats in Miami loss.
Ricky Tjong-A-Tjoe--no statistics in Charger loss.
Kyle Wilson--1 solo tackle in Jet loss.
Billy Winn--starting lineman with two tackles, one of them solo, in Cleveland loss.

Monday, December 8, 2014

Boise State Coach Bryan Harsin Named Coach of the Year Finalist

Boise State head coach Bryan Harsin, who turned around the fortunes of the Broncos this season, has been named a finalist for the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award.

Other finalists for the award include Art Briles (Baylor), Jimbo Fisher (Florida State), Justin Fuente (Memphis), Mark Helfrich (Oregon), Urban Meyer (Ohio State), Gary Patterson (TCU) and Nick Saban (Alabama).

Sunday, December 7, 2014

Boise State Breaks Own Modern Record for Wins in a 15-Year Period

Most Wins In 15-Year Period:
1. Yale 178-9-7 (1888-1902)
2. Pennsylvania 177-24-3 (1891-1905)
3. Boise State 166-28 (2000-2014*)
4. Oklahoma 161-38 (2000-2014*)
5. Florida State 160-23-1 (1987-2001)
5. Nebraska 160-26-1 (1987-2001)
7. Harvard 157-17-3 (1888-1902)
8. Princeton 153-14-5 (1889-1903)
9. Florida 153-40 (1995-2009)
10. Miami of Florida 151-28 (1980-1994)
11. Nebraska 151-29-4 (1970-1984)
12. Ohio State 151-38 (1995-2009)
13. LSU 151-44 (2000-2014*)
14. BYU 150-40 (1976-1990)
15. Texas 150-41-1 (1995-2009)
16. Penn State 149-27 (1968-1982)
17. Oklahoma 148-26-4 (1971-1985)
18. Virginia Tech 148-47 (1997-2011)
19. Tennessee 147-37-2 (1989-2003)
20. Alabama 146-28-2 (1966-1980)
21. Oregon 146-45 (2000-2014*)
22. Georgia 143-51 (1998-2012)
23. Michigan 141-37-5 (1985-1999)
24. TCU 141-46 (1998-2012)
25. Ohio State 140-36-3 (1972-1986)

Boise State Breaks Own Modern Record for Wins in a 13-Year Period

Boise State already owns most of the modern records for victories, but the 2014 Boise State team helped the Broncos top their own modern mark for wins in a 13-year period.

The 2002-2012 Boise State teams were 147-21, but with last night's victory over Fresno State, the Broncos are 148-22 from 2002-2014. Two other schools in the list below also beat their previous school records. Oregon improved their school record this season and also advanced to #24 all-time, and Georgia has improved their 13-year record with their current season. The owners of all three current streaks in the list have one more game to play this season.

Most Wins In 13-Year Period:

1. Yale 156-8-5 (1888-1900)

2. Pennsylvania 155-24-2 (1890-1902)

3. Boise State 148-22* (2002-2014)

4. Oklahoma 142-32 (2000-2012)

5. Florida State 141-17-1 (1987-1999)

6. Nebraska 139-22-1 (1987-1999)

7. Princeton 136-13-4 (1888-1900)

8. Harvard 136-14-3 (1890-1902)

9. LSU 135-36 (2001-2013)

10. Miami of Florida 134-22 (1983-1995)

11. Texas 133-34 (1998-2010)

12. Alabama 132-23-1 (1971-1983)

13. BYU 132-35 (1978-1990)

14. Virginia Tech 132-39 (1999-2011)

15. Nebraska 130-27-3 (1971-1983)

16. Florida 130-32-1 (1990-2002)

17. Ohio State 130-33 (1995-2007)

18. Tennessee 129-29-2 (1989-2001)

19. Penn State 128-24 (1968-1980)

20. Oklahoma 128-23-3 (1971-1983)

21. Chicago 128-33-11 (1893-1905)

22. TCU 127-35 (1999-2011)

23. Georgia 127-44 (2002-2014*)

24. Oregon 125-42 (2002-2014*)

25. Michigan 123-24-3 (1969-1981)

Correa and Vallego Now Sixth All-Time in Tackles for Loss in a Season

Tackles for Loss by a Duo

1. (50) Lance Sellers (27) and Rex Walters (23), 1986

2. (35.5) Erik Helgeson (19.5) and LaGary Mitchell (16), 1988

3. (34.5) Erik Helgeson (23.5) and Scott Russell (11), 1990

4. (33.5) Erik Helgeson (25.5) and Tim O'Connor (8), 1989

5. (33) Pete Kwiatkowski (20) and Rex Walters (13), 1985
6. (32) Kamalei Correa (17.0) and Tanner Vallejo (15.0), 2014

7. (29.5) Ryan Winterswyk (17) and Billy Winn (12.5), 2009
8. (27.5) Demarcus Lawrence (20.5) and Beau Martin (7), 2013

8. (27) Bryan Johnson (14) and Kareem Williams (13), 1999

8. (27) Tyrone Crawford (13.5) and Shea McClellin (13.5), 2010

11. (26) Tyrone Crawford (13.5) and Shea McClellin (12.5), 2011
12. (24) Chris Wing (13) and Sione Fifita (11), 1996

Kamalei Correa Tied for 8th in Sacks in a Season

1. Chris Wing (20) 1996

2. Erik Helgeson (19.5) 1988

3. Erik Helgeson (17.5) 1989

4. Pete Kwiatkowski (15) 1987

5. Chauncy Ako (10.5) 2003

5. Joe O'Brien (10.5) 1994
5. DeMarcus Lawrence (10.5) 2013

8. Durelle Goodloe (10) 1992
8. Kamalei Correa (10) 2014

10. Shea McClellin (9.5) 2010
10. DeMarcus Lawrence (9.5) 2012

10. Julius Roberts (9.5) 2002

13. Ryan Winterswyk (9) 2009

13. Brian Smith (9) 1994

15. Andrew Browning (8.5) 2006

15. Andy Avalos (8.5) 2002

15. Brian Setzer (8.5) 1995
18. Greg Sabala (8) 1993

18. Chris Shepherd (8) 1992

18. Greg Sabala (8) 1992

21. Shea McClellin (7) 2011

21. Tyrone Crawford (7) 2010

21. Travis Burgher (7) 2002

21. Shaunard Harts (7) 2000

21. Cliff Robinson (7) 1996

21. Jon Rydman (7) 1996

21. Brian Steger (7) 1996

21. Shawn Anderson (7) 1990

21. Shawn Anderson (7) 1989

21. Mark Williams (7) 1987

31. Tyrone Crawford (6.5) 2011

31. Colt Brooks (6.5) 2006

Hedrick Passes Jim McMillan for Sixth in Career Total Offense

Career

1. Kellen Moore (14,534) 2008-2011
2. Tony Hilde (10,138) 1993-96
3. Bart Hendricks (10,039) 1997-00
4. Ryan Dinwiddie (9,984) 2000-03
5. Jared Zabransky (9,119) 2003-06
6. Grant Hedrick (6,309) 2011-current
7. Jim McMillan (6,115) 1971-74
8. Hazsen Choates (5,225) 1983-86
9. Joe Southwick (4,927) 2010-2013
10. Cedric Minter (4,508) 1977-1980
11. Mike Virden (4,471) 1989-90
12. Eric Guthrie (4,431) 1968-71
13. Ian Johnson (4,183) 2005-2008
14. Brock Forsey (4,070) 1999-2002
15. Joe Aliotti (4,056) 1979-1980
16. Taylor Tharp (3,756) 2004-07
17. Jay Ajayi (3,678) 2012-current
18. Chris Thomas (3,448) 1987-1991
19. Doug Martin (3,431) 2008-2011
20. Travis Stuart (3,396) 1990-1992
21. Gerald DesPres (3,332) 1981-1984
22. Greg Stern (3,282) 1973-1976
23. Ron Autele (3,206) 1970, 1972-1973
24. Travis Stuart (3,060) 1990-1992
25. Vince Alcalde (3,038) 1986-1987
26. Rodney Webster (3,034) 1980-1983
27. Jeremy Avery (2,932) 2007-2010
28. Vince Alcalde (2,922) 1986-1987
29. Hoskin Hogan(2,814) 1975/1977-1978
30. D.J. Harper (2,779) 2007-2012
31. Duane Halliday (2,582 (+ 1990 yards))
32. Nate Sparks (2,350 1997-1998
33. David Mikell (2,268) 2000-2003
34. Dee Pickett (2,219) 1976-1977
35. Jon Francis (2,172) 1984-1985
36. Terry Zahner (2,052) 1977-1980
37. Tim Klena (2,015) 1980-1982
38. Lee Marks (1,889) 2002-2005
39. B.J. Rhode (1,859) 1999-2002
40. David Hughes (1,826) 1977-1980
41. Chris Jackson (1,805) 1987-1987
42. Eron Hurley (1,697) 1995-1998
43. John Smith (1,623) 1972-1975
44. Keith Jarrett (1,617) 1986
45. Fred Goode (1,581) 1975-1978

Ajayi and Hedrick Break School Record for Rushing Yards by a Duo

Most Yards by a Duo
(the top two rushers in a season)

1.   Jay Ajayi & Grant Hedrick (2,252) 2014
2. Brock Forsey & David Mikell (2,217) 2002
3. Ian Johnson & Brett Denton (2,061) 2006
4. Cedric Minter & David Hughes (2,021) 1978
5. Jeremy Avery & Doug Martin (1,916) 2009
6. Doug Martin & D.J. Harper (1,856) 2011
7. Brock Forsey & David Mikell (1,775) 2001
8. Doug Martin & Jeremy Avery (1,755) 2010
9.   Ian Johnson & Jeremy Avery (1,713) 2007
10. Jay Ajayi & Grant Hedrick (1,702) 2013
11.  D.J. Harper & Jay Ajayi (1,685) 2012
12. K.C. Adams & Willie Bowens (1,608) 1994
13. Cedric Minter & Terry Zahner (1,601) 1977
14. Cedric Minter & Terry Zahner (1,600) 1980
15. David Mikell & Donny Heck (1,588) 2003
16. Cedric Minter & David Hughes (1,587) 1979
17. Jon Francis & Todd Anderson (1,557) 1985
18. Eron Hurley & Shaunard Harts (1,548) 1998
19. Rodney Webster & John Broadous (1,507) 1981
20. Chris Jackson & Ty Ogata (1,499) 1987
21. Jon Francis & Dean Collins (1,457) 1984
22. Rodney Webster & Greg Harrison (1,434) 1983
23. Lee Marks & Ian Johnson (1,422) 2005
24. Ian Johnson & Jeremy Avery (1,380) 2008
25. Lee Marks & Jared Zabransky 1,294) 2004
26. Brock Forsey & David Mikell (1,266) 2000
27. Fred Goode & Mitch Britzman (1,247) 1976
28. Larry Smith & Abe Brown (1,103) 1968
29. Cary Hoshaw & Ken Johnson (1,078) 1971

Hedrick Passes Taylor Tharp and Bart Hendricks in Season Passing Yards

Season
1. Ryan Dinwiddie (4,356) 2003

2. Kellen Moore (3,845) 2010
3. Kellen Moore (3,734) 2011

4. Kellen Moore (3,536) 2009
5. Kellen Moore (3,486) 2008
6. Grant Hedrick (3,368) 2014
8. Bart Hendricks (3,364) 2000

9. Taylor Tharp (3,340) 2007
9. Ryan Dinwiddie (3,043) 2001

10. Jared Zabransky (2,927) 2004

11. Jim McMillan (2,900) 1974

12. Jared Zabransky (2,887) 2006
13. Tony Hilde (2,787) 1994

14. Bart Hendricks (2,746) 1999
15. Joe Southwick (2,730) 2012
16. Jared Zabransky (2,562) 2005
17. Vince Alcalde (2,523) 1987
18. Tony Hilde (2,473) 1996
19. Tony Hilde (2,386) 1995
20. Ryan Dinwiddie (2,283) 2002
21. Mike Virden (2,182) 1990
22. Eric Guthrie (2,147) 1971
23. Mike Virden (2,112) 1989
24. Greg Stern (2,000) 1975
25. Joe Aliotti (1,870) 1979
26 Grant Hedrick (1,825) 2013
27. Hazsen Choates (1,804) 1984
28. Bart Hendricks (1,799) 1998
29. Keith Jarrett (1,699) 1986
30. Duane Halliday (1,695) 1988
31. Joe Southwick (1,654) 2013
32. Joe Aliotti (1,590) 1980
33. Hoskin Hogan (1,565) 1977
34. Gerald DesPres (1,560) 1982
35. Jim McMillan (1,525) 1973
36. Ron Autele (1,522) 1972
37. Tony Hilde (1,461) 1993
38. B.J. Rhode (1,444) 2002
39. Dee Pickett (1,398) 1976
40. Tim Klena (1,199) 1981
41. Hoskin Hogan (1,191) 1978
42. Nate Sparks (1,157) 1997
43. Bart Hendricks (1,121) 1997
44. Gerald DesPres (1,034) 1981
45. Jim McMillan (1,027) 1972

Boise State Stops Fresno State 28-14 to Win First Mountain West Conference Championship

The 2014 Boise State football team has taken us on an amazing ride, and it isn't over yet.

Boise State jumped to a 21-0 halftime lead, and then held on to defeat rival Fresno State 28-14 and capture its first Mountain West Conference championship last night at Albertsons Stadium in Boise.

Grant Hedrick threw for 155 yards and ran for a team-leading 81 yards to lead the Broncos to victory. Boise State (11-2) earned the highest ranking for a "Group of 5" team (the "non-elite" conferences) and will play Arizona in the Fiesta Bowl on New Year's Eve.

Hedrick got Boise State on the board with their first drive, scoring on a 20-yard keeper. Linebacker Tanner Vallejo stepped in front of a Brian Burrell pass and scored on a 63-yard interception return with 1:56 remaining in the quarter. Star running back Jay Ajayi carried defenders with him as he scored from nine yards out midway through the second quarter.

Boise State then extended their lead to 28-0 on a 21-yard run from Hedrick, and was seemingly in command after a punt pinned FSU on their own six-yard line. But Burrell threaded the Bronco secondary with numerous completions over the middle of the field, and 19-plays later, Josh Quezada bulled over from the two-yard line to give Fresno State their first score.

Although the Bronco defense continued to allow the passes over the middle, they allowed just one more Bulldog score, a TD strike from Burrell to Greg Watson with 5:31 remaining.

Charles Washington recovered the ensuing onsides kickoff, but a 15-yard penalty and a sack by Sam McCaskill hampered the Bulldog drive, and a fourth down pass from Burrell to Aaron Peck fell incomplete just short of the goal line.

The Bulldogs held Boise State to a three-and-out, however, and after receiving a punt advanced the ball to the Bronco 34. But on third down, defensive end Beau Martin jumped up to intercept a Burrell pass to the flats, and the Broncos clinched their third Fiesta Bowl berth in the last nine years.

Fresno State controlled the ball, converting on an incredible 11 of 23 third-down opportunities to keep the Boise State offense on the sidelines. The Bulldogs outgained Boise State 378-300, but three turnovers cost Fresno State dearly (Donte Deayon also intercepted a pass in the end zone to halt a Bulldog threat in the first quarter.)

Hedrick finished 9-16 passing, and surpassed season totals by Taylor Tharp and Bart Hendricks to move into sixth place all-time at Boise State with 3,368 yards. (See chart at the end of this article.)

The Bulldog defense keyed on star running back Jay Ajayi and held him to 70 yards on 22 carries, but Ajayi did get in the end zone for Boise State's second touchdown of the game.

Ajayi and Hedrick broke the school record for most rushing yards a by a duo in a single season with 2,252. Ajayi tied Ian Johnson for second in rushing TD's in a season with 25.

Passing Yards, Season
1. Ryan Dinwiddie (4,356) 2003

2. Kellen Moore (3,845) 2010
3. Kellen Moore (3,734) 2011

4. Kellen Moore (3,536) 2009
5. Kellen Moore (3,486) 2008
6. Grant Hedrick (3,368) 2014
8. Bart Hendricks (3,364) 2000

9. Taylor Tharp (3,340) 2007
9. Ryan Dinwiddie (3,043) 2001

10. Jared Zabransky (2,927) 2004

11. Jim McMillan (2,900) 1974

12. Jared Zabransky (2,887) 2006
13. Tony Hilde (2,787) 1994

1. Brock Forsey (26) 2002

2. Ian Johnson (25) 2006
2. Jay Ajayi (25) 2014
4. Jay Ajayi (18) 2013
5. Ian Johnson (16) 2007

5. Chris Jackson (16) 1987
5. Doug Martin (16) 2011
8. D.J. Harper (15) 2012

8. Doug Martin (15) 2009

10. Jon Helmandollar (14) 2004
11. Ian Johnson (13) 2008

11. Jared Zabransky (13) 2004

11. David Mikell (13) 2003
11. Brock Forsey (13) 2001
15. Doug Martin (12) 2010
15. Ryan Dinwiddie (12) 2003
15. Rodney Webster (12) 1981
18. Jeremy Avery (11) 2010)
18. Jared Zabransky (11) 2005
18. Eron Hurley (11) 1998
18. Cedric Minter (11) 1980
22. Antwaun Carter (10) 2005
22. Chris Thomas (10) 1989
22. Abe Brown (10) 1969
25. Brock Forsey (9) 2000
25. Tony Hilde (9) 1995
25. K.C. Adams (9) 1994
25. Jon Francis (9) 1985
25. Cedric Minter (9) 1979
25. Cedric Minter (9) 1978
25. Eric Guthrie (9) 1968)
25. Abe Brown (9) 1968)

Most Rushing Yards by a Duo
(the top two rushers in a season)

1.   Jay Ajayi & Grant Hedrick (2,252) 2014
2. Brock Forsey & David Mikell (2,217) 2002
3. Ian Johnson & Brett Denton (2,061) 2006
4. Cedric Minter & David Hughes (2,021) 1978
5. Jeremy Avery & Doug Martin (1,916) 2009
6. Doug Martin & D.J. Harper (1,856) 2011
7. Brock Forsey & David Mikell (1,775) 2001
8. Doug Martin & Jeremy Avery (1,755) 2010
9.   Ian Johnson & Jeremy Avery (1,713) 2007
10. Jay Ajayi & Grant Hedrick (1,702) 2013
11.  D.J. Harper & Jay Ajayi (1,685) 2012
12. K.C. Adams & Willie Bowens (1,608) 1994
13. Cedric Minter & Terry Zahner (1,601) 1977
14. Cedric Minter & Terry Zahner (1,600) 1980
15. David Mikell & Donny Heck (1,588) 2003
16. Cedric Minter & David Hughes (1,587) 1979
17. Jon Francis & Todd Anderson (1,557) 1985
18. Eron Hurley & Shaunard Harts (1,548) 1998
19. Rodney Webster & John Broadous (1,507) 1981
20. Chris Jackson & Ty Ogata (1,499) 1987
21. Jon Francis & Dean Collins (1,457) 1984
22. Rodney Webster & Greg Harrison (1,434) 1983
23. Lee Marks & Ian Johnson (1,422) 2005
24. Ian Johnson & Jeremy Avery (1,380) 2008
25. Lee Marks & Jared Zabransky 1,294) 2004
26. Brock Forsey & David Mikell (1,266) 2000
27. Fred Goode & Mitch Britzman (1,247) 1976
28. Larry Smith & Abe Brown (1,103) 1968
29. Cary Hoshaw & Ken Johnson (1,078) 1971

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Boise State Tied for 10th in Major Bowl Games in Last Ten Years

1. Ohio State 8
2. Alabama 6
3. Oklahoma 5
3. Oregon 5
5. Florida 4
5. Florida State 4
5. Stanford 4
5. Virginia Tech 4
5. USC 4
10. Boise State 3
10. LSU 3
10. Notre Dame 3
10. TCU 3
10. Texas 3
10. West Virginia 3
10. Wisconsin 3
17. Auburn 2
17. Baylor 2
17. Cincinnati 2
17. Clemson 2
17. Georgia Tech 2
17. Louisville 2
17. Georgia 2
17. Michigan 2
17. Michigan State 2
17. Penn State 2
27. Arkansas 1
27. Central Florida 1
27. Connecticut 1
27. Hawai'i 1
27. Illinois 1
27. Iowa 1
27. Kansas 1
27. Kansas State 1
27. Mississippi 1
27. Mississippi State 1
27. Northern Illinois 1
27. Oklahoma State 1
27. Utah 1
27. Wake Forest 1