Saturday, September 21
Boise, Idaho
7:45 p.m.
Boise State
2-1 , 0-0
56
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14
Portland State
0-3 , 0-1
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2nd
3rd
4th
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Portland State
7
0
0
7
14
Boise State
7
21
14
14
56
Broncos Dominant in All Three Phases in Home-Opening Rout of Portland State
9/21/2024 11:53:00 PM | Football
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Boise State blocks three kicks in front of sold out crowd, fourth-largest in school history
BOISE, Idaho – Boise State was suffocating in all three phases Saturday night, as the Broncos registered a 56-14 victory over Portland State in the Broncos' home opener Saturday night at Albertsons Stadium.
The Broncos (2-1) combined for 609 total yards – 342 in the air and 267 on the ground – in an offense attack that was rarely stopped. The total marks the first time since 2015 that Boise State has recorded two games of over 600 yards in its first three games. Not only did the Blue and Orange score in eight of 13 possessions but Boise State did not have a drive lasting longer than five minutes.
When Portland State (0-3) regained possession, the Vikings were often stymied. The home-standing Broncos compiled nine tackles for loss, four sacks (by four different players) and forced one fumble. While Boise State's offense averaged 9.5 yards per play, PSU averaged only 4.8 yards per snap.
Even as the Vikings did come within range of scoring, their efforts were thwarted yet again. A sold-out crowd of 36,972 – the fourth-largest crowd in Albertsons Stadium history and the largest for a home opener – witnessed Boise State block three kicks in the game, matching the most by any team in the country this year in a single game.
Ashton Jeanty continued to showcase why he is the most electric player in the nation, churning out 127 rushing yards on 11 carries while only playing in the first half. That average of 11.55 yards per carry ranks as the eighth-best mark in school history.
While Jeanty – the nation's scoring leader – did not reach the end zone, several other Broncos did. Cameron Camper caught a pair of touchdown passes from Maddux Madsen and Dylan Riley, who did not have a career rush prior to the game, scored twice including on a 64-yard run.
Cameron Bates (20-yard run), Matt Lauter (4-yard reception), Madsen (1-yard run) and Tyler Crowe (6-yard run) also reached end zone for the Broncos. The six different players to score in the game marked the most for Boise State in a game since 2016. Madsen was 13-for-18 passing for 188 yards and three touchdowns.
Lauter's performance turned several heads as the tight end hauled in a team-best seven catches for 91 yards. That marked the most receptions in a game by a Boise State tight end since the 2007 Fiesta Bowl when Derek Shouman's eight catches for 72 yards helped Boise State upend Oklahoma in overtime.
Portland State was led by Dante Chachere's 76 yards rushing on 13 carries and 12-for-18 passing night for 126 yards. Peyton Wing led the Vikings defensively with nine tackles.
Top Broncos
- Matt Lauter netted a career-high 91 yards on seven catches.
- Ashton Jeanty recorded 127 yards on 11 rushing attempts, including a long of 68.
- Maddux Madsen completed 13 of his 18 passes, finishing with 188 yards and three touchdowns. He also added a rushing touchdown.
- Cameron Camper caught two passes - both touchdowns - for 70 yards.
- Alexander Teubner notched seven tackles, including 1.5 TFLs and a forced fumble.
Notables
- The Broncos had six different offensive players score a touchdown, marking the first time six or more players have scored since 2016.
- Boise State notched over 500 yards of offense for the second time this season, marking the first time the Broncos have recorded over 500 yards of offense in two of the first three games of the season since 2016.
- Lauter's seven receptions are the most in a game by a tight end since Chase Blakely (6 rec., 30 yds, 1 TD) at No. 24 Oklahoma State on Sept. 15, 2018.
- Boise State blocked three kicks in the contest, marking the first time the squad has blocked multiple kicks since blocking two against New Mexico on Nov. 20, 2021.
- Ashton Jeanty rushed for over 100 yards for the third time on the season.
- With his first PAT kick of the game, Jonah Dalmas moved into sole possession of third place in school history in career PAT kicks made. He now has 182 career PATs.
- The official attendance was 36,972, the most for a home-opener in program history. It also marks the fourth-largest crowd in Albertsons Stadium history.
What's Next
Boise State will host Washington State next Saturday, Sept. 28, for an 8 p.m. game on The Blue.
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The Broncos (2-1) combined for 609 total yards – 342 in the air and 267 on the ground – in an offense attack that was rarely stopped. The total marks the first time since 2015 that Boise State has recorded two games of over 600 yards in its first three games. Not only did the Blue and Orange score in eight of 13 possessions but Boise State did not have a drive lasting longer than five minutes.
When Portland State (0-3) regained possession, the Vikings were often stymied. The home-standing Broncos compiled nine tackles for loss, four sacks (by four different players) and forced one fumble. While Boise State's offense averaged 9.5 yards per play, PSU averaged only 4.8 yards per snap.
Even as the Vikings did come within range of scoring, their efforts were thwarted yet again. A sold-out crowd of 36,972 – the fourth-largest crowd in Albertsons Stadium history and the largest for a home opener – witnessed Boise State block three kicks in the game, matching the most by any team in the country this year in a single game.
Ashton Jeanty continued to showcase why he is the most electric player in the nation, churning out 127 rushing yards on 11 carries while only playing in the first half. That average of 11.55 yards per carry ranks as the eighth-best mark in school history.
While Jeanty – the nation's scoring leader – did not reach the end zone, several other Broncos did. Cameron Camper caught a pair of touchdown passes from Maddux Madsen and Dylan Riley, who did not have a career rush prior to the game, scored twice including on a 64-yard run.
Cameron Bates (20-yard run), Matt Lauter (4-yard reception), Madsen (1-yard run) and Tyler Crowe (6-yard run) also reached end zone for the Broncos. The six different players to score in the game marked the most for Boise State in a game since 2016. Madsen was 13-for-18 passing for 188 yards and three touchdowns.
Lauter's performance turned several heads as the tight end hauled in a team-best seven catches for 91 yards. That marked the most receptions in a game by a Boise State tight end since the 2007 Fiesta Bowl when Derek Shouman's eight catches for 72 yards helped Boise State upend Oklahoma in overtime.
Portland State was led by Dante Chachere's 76 yards rushing on 13 carries and 12-for-18 passing night for 126 yards. Peyton Wing led the Vikings defensively with nine tackles.
Top Broncos
- Matt Lauter netted a career-high 91 yards on seven catches.
- Ashton Jeanty recorded 127 yards on 11 rushing attempts, including a long of 68.
- Maddux Madsen completed 13 of his 18 passes, finishing with 188 yards and three touchdowns. He also added a rushing touchdown.
- Cameron Camper caught two passes - both touchdowns - for 70 yards.
- Alexander Teubner notched seven tackles, including 1.5 TFLs and a forced fumble.
Notables
- The Broncos had six different offensive players score a touchdown, marking the first time six or more players have scored since 2016.
- Boise State notched over 500 yards of offense for the second time this season, marking the first time the Broncos have recorded over 500 yards of offense in two of the first three games of the season since 2016.
- Lauter's seven receptions are the most in a game by a tight end since Chase Blakely (6 rec., 30 yds, 1 TD) at No. 24 Oklahoma State on Sept. 15, 2018.
- Boise State blocked three kicks in the contest, marking the first time the squad has blocked multiple kicks since blocking two against New Mexico on Nov. 20, 2021.
- Ashton Jeanty rushed for over 100 yards for the third time on the season.
- With his first PAT kick of the game, Jonah Dalmas moved into sole possession of third place in school history in career PAT kicks made. He now has 182 career PATs.
- The official attendance was 36,972, the most for a home-opener in program history. It also marks the fourth-largest crowd in Albertsons Stadium history.
What's Next
Boise State will host Washington State next Saturday, Sept. 28, for an 8 p.m. game on The Blue.
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Team Stats
PSU
BSU
Total Yards
277
609
Pass Yards
130
267
Rushing Yards
147
342
Penalty Yards
30
25
1st Downs
12
27
3rd Downs
7
7
4th Downs
0
0
TOP
30:46
29:14
1st Quarter
PSU 0, BSU 7
BSU - Bates,Cameron 20 yd run (Dalmas,Jonah kick), 3 plays, 52 yards, TOP 01:05
PSU 7, BSU 7
PSU - Thompson,Delon 0 yd run (Uribe,Mathias kick), 12 plays, 73 yards, TOP 06:14
2nd Quarter
PSU 7, BSU 14
BSU - Lauter,Matt 4 yd pass from Madsen,Maddux (Dalmas,Jonah kick) 4 plays, 80 yards, TOP 01:49
PSU 7, BSU 21
BSU - Madsen,Maddux 1 yd run (Dalmas,Jonah kick), 9 plays, 77 yards, TOP 04:16
PSU 7, BSU 28
BSU - Camper,Cameron 18 yd pass from Madsen,Maddux (Dalmas,Jonah kick) 6 plays, 50 yards, TOP 02:14
3rd Quarter
PSU 7, BSU 35
BSU - Camper,Cameron 52 yd pass from Madsen,Maddux (Dalmas,Jonah kick) 4 plays, 64 yards, TOP 01:50
PSU 7, BSU 42
BSU - Riley,Dylan 2 yd run (Dalmas,Jonah kick), 10 plays, 64 yards, TOP 04:49
4th Quarter
PSU 14, BSU 42
PSU - Chachere,Dante 10 yd run (Uribe,Mathias kick), 6 plays, 65 yards, TOP 02:30
PSU 14, BSU 49
BSU - Crowe,Tyler 6 yd run (Dalmas,Jonah kick), 12 plays, 66 yards, TOP 04:57
PSU 14, BSU 56
BSU - Riley,Dylan 64 yd run (Dalmas,Jonah kick), 1 plays, 64 yards, TOP 00:11
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