Boise State
2-3 , 1-0
Memphis
4-1 , 1-0
Tigers Top Broncos, 35-32
9/30/2023 5:59:00 PM | Football
The Broncos (2-3, 1-0 MW) got on the board first midway through the first quarter on a 19-yard field goal from Jonah Dalmas. Boise State added more in the second quarter, scoring on a four play, 82-yard drive capped off with an eight-yard touchdown run from Jeanty. Matt Lauter had the big play of the drive, catching a career-long 59-yard pass on a second and five to set up Jeanty's scoring play.
Jeanty scored his second rushing touchdown of the day, pushing the Boise State lead to 17 with just over six minutes left in the half. But with five minutes remaining in the half, the Tigers (4-1, 1-0 AAC) drove 75 yards in four plays, scoring a touchdown to get on the scoreboard. After a Bronco three-and-out, Memphis scored another touchdown right before the half to cut the lead to three.
The Tigers made a key play late in the third quarter, blocking a Dalmas field goal attempt and returning it 80 yards to take their first lead of the game. Memphis later expanded its lead to 11 with 11:16 remaining in the final quarter, scoring on a 59-yard touchdown pass.
Maddux Madsen led the Broncos on a five play, 80-yard drive with 8:54 remaining in the fourth quarter, finding Jeanty for a 15-yard touchdown reception and converting a two-point conversion to cut the Memphis lead to three. The Tigers sealed the game with a 13-play, 75-yard drive capped by a 1-yard touchdown from Blake Watson. A late Jeanty touchdown, his fourth of the game, wasn't enough to take the win.
Top Broncos
- Ashton Jeanty recorded four touchdowns on the day (two rushing, two receiving). He finished with 82 yards rushing on 23 attempts, and caught five passes for 52 yards.
- Eric McAlister caught five passes for 98 yards.
- Marco Notarainni led the team in tackles for the third-straight game, finishing with eight.
- Jeanty became the first Bronco to record four touchdowns in a single game since George Holani did so at San Jose State on Nov. 2, 2019.
- The sophomore also reached 10 touchdowns on the year, becoming the fastest Bronco to reach 10 touchdowns since Jeremy McNichols reached 10 touchdowns through four games in 2016.
- Matt Lauter's 59-yard reception in the second quarter marked a career-long. It is the longest reception by a Boise State tight end since Jeb Putzier's 80-yard touchdown against San Jose State on Nov. 17, 2001. He finished with a career-high 76 yards.
- Michael Callahan recorded his first-career sack in the second quarter.
- Ahmed Hassanein captured a sack in the first quarter. He has a total of 5.5 in his career.
What's Next
Boise State returns to The Blue and resumes MW play with an Oct. 7 game against San Jose State. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. MT and will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network.
Team Stats
BSU 3, MEM 0
BSU - Dalmas,Jonah 19 yd field goal 10 plays, 35 yards, TOP 04:16
BSU 10, MEM 0
BSU - Jeanty,Ashton 8 yd run (Dalmas,Jonah kick), 4 plays, 82 yards, TOP 01:56
BSU 17, MEM 0
BSU - Jeanty,Ashton 1 yd run (Dalmas,Jonah kick), 7 plays, 61 yards, TOP 03:16
BSU 17, MEM 7
MEM - Taylor,Roc 19 yd pass from Henigan,Seth (Gillis,Tanner kick) 4 plays, 75 yards, TOP 01:17
BSU 17, MEM 14
MEM - Watson,Blake 5 yd run (Gillis,Tanner kick), 8 plays, 66 yards, TOP 02:28
BSU 17, MEM 21
MEM - Cantin-Arku,Geoffrey 80 yd blocked field goal return (Gillis,Tanner kick)
BSU 17, MEM 28
MEM - Blankumsee,DeMeer 59 yd pass from Henigan,Seth (Gillis,Tanner kick) 5 plays, 88 yards, TOP 01:52
BSU 25, MEM 28
BSU - Jeanty,Ashton 15 yd pass from Madsen,Maddux (Cobbs,Stefan pass) 5 plays, 80 yards, TOP 02:16
BSU 25, MEM 35
MEM - Watson,Blake 1 yd run (Gillis,Tanner kick), 13 plays, 75 yards, TOP 06:38
BSU 32, MEM 35
BSU - Jeanty,Ashton 7 yd pass from Madsen,Maddux (Dalmas,Jonah kick) 7 plays, 75 yards, TOP 01:37
