Broncos Defend The Blue, Defeat New Mexico

Saturday, November 11

Boise, Idaho

8 p.m.

Boise State

5-5 , 4-2

New Mexico

3-7 , 1-5

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

New Mexico

Boise State

11/12/2023 1:29:00 AM | Football

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BOISE, Idaho – The offense exploded for 32 points in the first half and the defense blanked its opponent in the second half for the third-straight home game as Boise State earned a 42-14 victory over New Mexico on Saturday.

The Broncos (5-5, 4-2 MW) had a lightning-fast opening drive, with Maddux Madsen hitting Austin Bolt in stride for a 42-yard score just 1:44 into the game. Boise State showcased another two-point conversion trick play, with Luke Vorhees receiving the snap laterally and running untouched into the end zone.

Both teams compiled lengthy drives to end the opening frame. The Lobos (3-7, 1-5 MW) covered 87 yards on 10 plays, scoring on a Jacory Croskey-Merritt 5-yard run. Boise State answered with a 72-yard drive, with George Holani running in from 10-yards out on the quarter's final play.

The next two drives were just the opposite, as the Lobos and Broncos traded touchdowns in a four-play span. UNM scored on a three-play drive, but Madsen found a wide-open Prince Strachan for a 74-yard score on Boise State's first play. A 19-yard Taylen Green rushing touchdown and a 22-yard Jonah Dalmas field goal put the finishing touches on Boise State's first half scoring frenzy.

Holani added a 1-yard rushing touchdown in the third quarter, then Dalmas tacked on a 44-yard field goal in the fourth quarter. The defense forced two punts, a missed goal, and a turnover on downs on New Mexico's final four drives, limiting the Lobos to 72 yards of offense. The Broncos collected three sacks in the final two quarters, solidifying another dominant second half on The Blue.

Top Broncos

Prince Strachan caught three passes for 128 yards and one touchdown.
George Holani rushed 16 times for 95 yards and two touchdowns while adding 43 yards on two catches.
Seyi Oladipo had three TFLs and a forced fumble.
Ahmed Hassanein had two sacks.

Notables

Prince Strachan's 74-yard touchdown catch was the lone play in a 10-second scoring drive, matching the second-fastest scoring drive in the Andy Avalos era at Boise State.
The 32 points scored by Boise State in the first half marked the highest-scoring half of the season to date.
This is now the 8th consecutive game Boise State has scored 30+ points. That is the longest such streak since the 2011 season when the Broncos scored 30 or more in all 13 games.
Ahmed Hassanein had two sacks, giving him a team-leading nine sacks and 12 TFLs this season. He has recorded a sack in six-straight games and a TFL in eight-straight games.
The Broncos held New Mexico scoreless in the second half. This is their third-straight home game holding an opponent scoreless. In five home games, Boise State has allowed just 21 second half points.
Seyi Oladipo recorded his first career forced fumble in the second quarter as New Mexico was driving in the red zone. He also had a career-high three TFLs.

What's Next
The Broncos travel to Utah State for their final road game of the regular season. The conference contest will kick off at 5 p.m. MT on Nov. 18. It will air on CBS Sports Network.

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